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Sep 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Lil Durk’s father speaks as trial continues
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Jurors heard additional testimony in rapper Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial as it entered its second week. Prosecutors allege Durk Banks orchestrated an attempted murder of Quando Rondo tied to a 2022 Beverly Hills gas-station shooting that killed Rondo’s cousin; a gunman testified Banks set it up. Defense sought to introduce a podcast video, but the judge denied the request.
WHO: Lil Durk (Durk Banks); prosecutors; defense attorneys; jurors; admitted gunman; Quando Rondo; Rondo’s cousin (victim).
WHAT: Testimony continued in Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial, including a gunman’s account and a dispute over admitting a podcast interview video.
WHEN: Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 3:50 AM ET
WHERE: Beverly Hills, California
WHY: Prosecutors say Banks orchestrated an attempted murder of Quando Rondo connected to the 2022 gas-station shooting in Beverly Hills.
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