AceShowbiz - Lil Durk is now facing a third superseding indictment that includes a murder charge tied to a music video allegedly showing him shooting someone resembling rapper Quando Rondo, Xxlmag reports. The latest legal filings accuse him of murder in aid of racketeering and conspiracy to commit stalking, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing federal case.

Further details from TMZ shed light on the government’s case, revealing that federal authorities have identified Lil Durk as the primary orchestrator behind a murder-for-hire plot targeting Quando Rondo. The indictment alleges that he arranged logistics such as ski masks, rental cars, and hotel rooms, and even placed a bounty on Rondo in retaliation for the 2020 killing of King Von by an associate of Quando Rondo. Tribune also notes that five men connected to Lil Durk’s Only The Family gang face charges related to this conspiracy, with all six defendants pleading not guilty. Surveillance footage captures the shooting of Quando Rondo’s vehicle at a Los Angeles gas station, where 18 rounds were fired under Lil Durk’s direction.

Lil Durk, a Chicago-based rapper known for his 2015 debut album "Remember My Name," has been entangled in this high-profile legal battle for some time. His legal team has pushed back against the new indictment, describing it as a rehash of previously leveled accusations. The trial is slated to begin on August 20, 2024. Lil Durk also recently had a key to a Chicago-area city revoked following his arrest at Miami airport just before boarding a private flight to Italy.

This development underscores the serious federal scrutiny Lil Durk faces as prosecutors build a case linking him to violent acts within his affiliated circle, with potential consequences that could reshape his career and personal freedom.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Xxlmag.