Lil Durk verdict: Jury decision made in rapper's murder-for-hire trial; Details amid ‘quiet’ day at LA courthouse

Update: The jury at the Los Angeles courthouse has reached a verdict in rapper Lil Durk's murder for hire trial on Friday, LA Magazine's Taylor Parise reported.

Rapper Lil Durk is on the verge of a verdict in the murder-for-hire trial. (Lil Durk/ Instagram)Original story: Despite wide anticipation of a potential verdict in rapper Lil Durk's murder-for-hire trial on Friday, September 11- the Day 3 of jury deliberation, no update has come from the Los Angeles courthouse.

The blackout of information on what's happening in the trial today has left Lil Durk's fans and journalists covering the trial equally frustrated. Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Devontay Banks, is charged with organizing a murder-for-hire plot against rapper Quando Rondo in August 2022. The closing arguments in the case were completed on September 8, Tuesday. The jury has been deliberating for three straight days.

Earlier today, the Los Angeles Magazine, which has been covering the trial live, reported that it expected the jury to reach a verdict. As of 3:18pm PDT, no verdict has come in the case. Jury deliberation usually continues till around 4:30pm PDT at LA County courthouses.

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Journalist Taylor Parise, who has been covering the trial live for LA Magazine, reported on the unusually quiet proceedings inside the courthouse today. "Quite a bit of people lining the halls and waiting for news on day 3 of verdict watch," she wrote.

Hours later, when a follower sought update, she wrote: “No update at all! I wish I could read the situation and give more information, but everyone here at the courthouse is wondering the same thing... what does the waiting mean about the verdict? There's not really anyone who feels confident about making a prediction.”

But around 3:00pm PDT, rapper Memo600 of Chicago posted an Instagram story suggesting that the jury may have reached a verdict in the Lil Durk murder-for-hire case. "THEY JUST REACHED A VERDICT PRAY FA SMURK," he wrote on an Instagram story. However, no official confirmation has come. Similar claims were reported by DJ Akademiks and other Lil Durk's associates.

However, clarifying the situation, journalist Taylor Parise wrote: “No verdict is in! This is a rumor. I will post as soon as we get any update at the courthouse!”

Everyone is watching closely the final few minutes of court proceedings today in hope of a verdict. But if the jury fails to reach a decision, the trial will spill over to Monday.

Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More