AceShowbiz - Lil Durk has been found not guilty on all charges in his murder-for-hire trial after more than two weeks of court proceedings in Los Angeles.

On Friday, September 11, 2026, a jury delivered the verdict at 8 p.m. ET following three days of deliberation. The 33-year-old Chicago rapper was acquitted of every charge related to the murder-for-hire case, according to journalist Meghann Cuniff, who covered the trial extensively.

While Lil Durk was cleared, co-defendants Deandre Dontrell Wilson, known as OTF Dede, and David Brian Lindsey, known as Browneyez, were convicted on stalking and stalking conspiracy charges. However, both were found not guilty of the murder-for-hire allegation.

Despite the acquittal, Lil Durk remains in jail due to a pending trial on separate RICO charges.

Upon hearing the verdict, Lil Durk was reported to have become emotional, shedding tears as his wife, India Royale, embraced his mother, who was also visibly upset in the courtroom.

During the deliberation, jurors spent nearly eight hours reviewing evidence over three days. On the first day, August 9, they requested the judge provide all evidence in digital format, a process that was completed by the following morning. The second day saw the jury seeking clarification on the legal definition of “intent” and specific instructions related to conspiracy to commit stalking.

The jury considered five counts: conspiracy to commit stalking; stalking of rapper Quando Rondo with a dangerous weapon; stalking of Saviay'a "Lul Pab" Robinson that resulted in death; conspiracy to use interstate commerce facilities in a murder-for-hire that led to Pab's death; and using interstate commerce facilities in a murder-for-hire resulting in death.

Lil Durk was arrested on October 17, 2024, in South Florida, accused of orchestrating a plot to kill rapper Quando Rondo in 2022. Though the intended target was not harmed, the attack resulted in the death of Quando’s cousin, Saviay'a "Lul Pab" Robinson.

Prosecutors argued the murder-for-hire was retaliation for the killing of King Von in November 2020. King Von was fatally shot after an altercation in Atlanta, with Rondo’s associate Timothy "Lul Timm" Leeks charged in connection with Von’s death.

Alongside Lil Durk, five alleged co-conspirators were charged: Deandre Dontrell Wilson (OTF Dede), David Brian Lindsey (Browneyez), Asa Houston (OTF Boogie), Kavon Grant (OTF Vonnie), and Keith "Flacka" Jones.

Jury selection began on August 20, 2026, with opening statements commencing four days later. Prosecutors confirmed that cooperating witnesses Kacey "OTF Jam" Hester, Kavon Grant, and Keith Jones testified against Lil Durk. Wilson and Lindsey faced trial alongside him, while Houston’s trial is scheduled separately.

The prosecution described Vonnie and Jones as the alleged hitmen, joined by OTF Dede, Browneyez, and OTF Boogie. Lil Durk’s attorney, Marissa Goldberg, placed responsibility for the murder plan on co-defendant Vonnie, who pleaded guilty to murder and agreed to cooperate with the government.

Throughout the trial, Lil Durk received vocal support from fans and family. Supporters arrived at the courthouse wearing "Free Durk" shirts and carrying signs. Among those present were his father, Durk Banks Sr., and fellow rappers G Herbo, Dreezy, Doodie Lo, MGK, along with his wife India Royale.

This verdict marks a significant moment in Lil Durk’s ongoing legal challenges, though the rapper still faces the pending RICO case. The trial’s outcome resolves the murder-for-hire allegations but leaves his future uncertain as the additional charges proceed.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Xxlmag.