While he hasn't directly addressed Durk's arrest, the 'I Remember' rapper releases a poignant new track, 'Life Goes On', that seems to coincide with the development.
- Oct 26, 2024
AceShowbiz - The hip-hop community is reeling in the wake of shocking news involving Chicago rapper Lil Durk, born Durk Banks. Arrested in Broward County, Florida, for his alleged role in orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot, Durk faces severe charges, including conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire. This arrest implicates him in the 2022 murder of rapper Quando Rondo's cousin Saviay'a Robinson at a Los Angeles gas station.
FBI officials arrested Durk as he attempted to flee from Florida, allegedly booking flights to Switzerland, Dubai, and Italy. The Chicago Tribune reports that five of Durk's associates from his rap collective, Only the Family (OTF), were also detained on similar charges. Prosecutors claim the group was hired to kill Quando Rondo, born Tyquian Terrel Bowman, in retaliation for the 2020 murder of Chicago rapper and Durk associate King Von in Atlanta.
In an affidavit, FBI Agent Sarah Corcoran detailed that OTF members engage "in violence, including murder and assault, at the direction of Banks and to maintain their status in OTF." The intricate conspiracy allegedly included meetings, obtained weaponry, disguises and cross-country travel, all funded by Durk. The deadly ambush on August 19, 2022, led to Lul Pab's tragic death while Quando Rondo narrowly escaped.
Fans and social media users eagerly awaited a response from Rondo. While he hasn't directly addressed Durk's arrest, he released a poignant new track, "Life Goes On", that seems to coincide with the development. The song, with heartfelt homage to Lul Pab and other lost loved ones, blends powerful lyrics with a visually stunning music video, resonating deeply with viewers and sparking curiosity about its timing.
Durk's arrest came amid his celebration of having his criminal record expunged. "I ain't a felon anymore," he boasted in a recent tweet. Yet, the grim shadow of these new charges looms large over his career, already affecting the release of his upcoming album "Deep Thoughts".
As the case unfolds, the hip-hop scene watches closely to see the fate of one of its prominent figures. For now, the emotional gravity of Rondo's "Life Goes On" keeps fans engaged, while Durk's future hangs in balance amidst serious legal battles.
