AceShowbiz - Lil Durk is currently under federal investigation for allegedly smuggling contraband into the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center, with prosecutors claiming he concealed an Apple Watch in a body cavity.

On November 4, 2026, federal prosecutors submitted an official response opposing Lil Durk's bond request. They reiterated that the Chicago rapper remains a flight risk and a potential danger to the community, emphasizing that he has already been denied bond four times.

The government further accused Lil Durk of violating detention center rules by allegedly facilitating the introduction of contraband. Prosecutors detailed that he managed to obtain an Apple Watch while in custody, hid it inside a body cavity, and used it to make hundreds of phone calls, according to reports from Los Angeles Magazine journalist Taylor Parise, who covered the hearing.

In defense, Lil Durk's legal team proposed an expanded bond package. This offer includes using his mother’s home as collateral, along with pledging his royalties, publishing rights, name, image, likeness, and touring revenue. His attorneys also highlighted his recent acquittal in a separate murder-for-hire trial, arguing that this favorable outcome removes any incentive for him to flee.

After hearing both sides, U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald decided to postpone a ruling on the bond request. The judge is expected to deliver his decision on November 5, 2026.

This ongoing legal situation adds to the complexities surrounding Lil Durk's detention and bond status, as authorities carefully weigh the risks involved. The case continues to attract significant media attention given the serious nature of the allegations and the rapper’s high profile.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Xxlmag.