AceShowbiz - Durk Banks, known to the world as Lil Durk, has been indicted on new federal felony charges connected to the murder-for-hire of Georgia rapper Quando Rondo's cousin, Saviay'a Robinson. The new indictment, returned in Los Angeles, claims that Banks used "coded language" to orchestrate the fatal shooting as revenge for the death of his close friend, the rising Chicago rapper King Von.

King Von, born Dayvon Bennett, was killed outside an Atlanta club in November 2020, following an altercation with Quando Rondo, born Tyquian Terrel Bowman. Prosecutors allege that one of Bowman's associates shot Bennett multiple times, igniting a violent feud that culminated in the planned assassination of Bowman in August 2022.

Initially charged with conspiracy, Banks is now facing additional counts of using interstate facilities to commit murder-for-hire resulting in death, and using, carrying, and discharging firearms and a machine gun in furtherance of a crime of violence resulting in death. Currently held in a federal detention center in Miami, Banks is expected to be extradited to Los Angeles for arraignment soon.

Prosecutors paint a damning picture of Banks as the leader of the Only the Family (OTF) hip-hop collective, which is accused of engaging in violent activities including murder and assault. The indictment alleges that Banks ordered the hit on Bowman in retaliation, offering a bounty for his involvement in Bennett's murder.

The execution of this plot was intricate and alarming. Prosecutors claim Banks and his co-defendants traveled from Chicago to Los Angeles, used multiple vehicles to track Bowman, and eventually executed a caught-on-video shooting at a gas station. Eighteen rounds were fired, resulting in the death of Robinson, who was accompanying Bowman.

The level of premeditation alleged in the indictment is staggering. Banking and flight records purportedly connect an OTF member to the orchestration and funding of the travel arrangements for the hitmen. According to the indictment, Banks himself was actively involved, flying to California and reportedly helping fund the operation.

As the indictment loomed, Banks allegedly attempted to flee the country, booking last-minute flights to Dubai and Switzerland. His apprehension in Miami, just before he was set to depart for Italy, marked a dramatic end to his freedom. If convicted, Banks and his co-defendants face life imprisonment, a stark contrast to his musical accolades and public adoration.

For young fans who idolize the rapper, this saga unfolds as a cautionary tale of how the allure of fame can be overshadowed by a life embroiled in violence and crime. Lil Durk's story serves as a grim reminder of the potential consequences of straying off the path of success and into the depths of retribution and lawlessness.