Lil Durk’s family is calling foul on the government’s use of his lyrics in a recent indictment, claiming the rapper is being unfairly targeted and misrepresented in court.
Over the weekend, Durk’s relatives issued a public statement on Instagram, saying the government “presented false evidence to a grand jury,” leading to his indictment in a murder-for-hire case. “This is not justice,” they wrote. “That’s a violation of the very system that’s supposed to protect all of us.” The family continued, “We refuse to stay silent as Black artists continue to be criminalized for their creativity. Rap is art.” They also urged fans and members of the culture to stand with Durk: “As a family, we are asking the public, the fans, and the culture to stand with us. Stand for truth. Stand for fairness. Stand for The Voice.”
Lil Durk’s team slams indictment over old lyrics, fan edits, and alleged misconduct
The Chicago rapper’s legal team is pushing back on claims that connect him to an alleged assault referenced in Babyface Ray’s “Wonderful Wayne & Jackie Boy,” arguing the track was written months before the incident. In court filings, Durk’s lawyers accused the government of mishandling key evidence, saying, “The government’s misrepresentation in the Superseding Indictment, whether knowing or reckless, undermines the integrity of the grand jury’s true bill against Mr. Banks.” They’re asking the court to throw out the indictment entirely.
Durk’s defense also blasted prosecutors for allegedly using fan-made, edited videos from social media to link him to rival rapper Quando Rondo—claims they say are “misleading” and “flat-out wrong.”
Lil Durk’s trial is expected to begin later this year.
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