Lil Durk is facing escalating legal trouble as federal prosecutors build a case alleging his involvement in a murder-for-hire plot targeting fellow artist Quando Rondo. The charges have drawn national attention, especially after the FBI revealed that threats—allegedly made by Durk’s supporters—were directed at both a federal prosecutor and a judge overseeing the proceedings. With Durk awaiting trial behind bars, the case has sparked growing concern about security inside and outside the courtroom.
According to an FBI report, several threatening phone calls were made to officials in the Central District of California, including a U.S. Magistrate Judge and Assistant U.S. Attorney Ian Yanniello. One caller allegedly said, “If they get life… I’m gonna burn this motherfcker down. Burn it to the ground… It’s not a game btch,” while another threatened, “Free Durk, or we gonna shoot that motherf*cker up.” Investigators say these incidents reflect mounting hostility surrounding the case.
Durk’s trial is set for January 6, 2026, and prosecutors have requested that an anonymous jury be empaneled, citing fears of intimidation and attempts to influence witnesses. In a motion to the court, prosecutors pointed to prior incidents as evidence that heightened security measures are warranted.
Durk Faces Obstruction Claims Amid Murder Allegations
Adding to the controversy, authorities claim Durk attempted to hide an Apple Watch with cellular access after it was confiscated by prison officials in late August 2025. Prosecutors allege he tried to obstruct the investigation instead of cooperating, compounding his legal troubles.
Durk stands accused of orchestrating a shooting meant for Quando Rondo that instead left Rondo’s associate, Lul Pab, dead. He has adamantly denied the allegations. His defense team dismissed the indictment as “impermissibly vague,” calling for more transparency from the prosecution and pledging to fight the charges in full.
As the trial nears, the case sits at the crossroads of celebrity influence, fan loyalty, and the criminal justice system—where every move, both in and out of court, unfolds under a glaring public spotlight.