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Lil Durk Reportedly Arrives At Los Angeles Federal Prison Over Alleged Murder-For-Hire

November 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Durk will face a long and complex legal battle in his alleged murder-for-hire case, one that continues to develop slowly but surely. Most recently, according to updated prison and court records, authorities reportedly transferred him to a Los Angeles federal prison from Miami, which is where he remained after his arrest in the Florida city. Now, the Chicago rapper awaits his first hearing or arraignment concerning federal law enforcement’s indictment against him and various other individuals. For those unaware, he faces accusations of monetarily assisting these individuals in attempting to murder rival Quando Rondo.

This alleged hit, per federal prosecutors, supposedly led to the death of Quando Rondo’s cousin Lul Pab. As far as other updates in the Lil Durk case, we don’t have much to work with in this pre-trial process. However, we do know that Smurk’s family and loved ones continue to support each other and advocate for his life while he remains behind bars. His longtime partner India Royale recently posted a picture of all his children, reminding fans of what’s at stake in this complicated case.

Lil Durk Is Reportedly In Los Angeles Custody

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In addition, it seems like this alleged murder-for-hire case in federal court will also pose some hefty challenges and controversies when it comes to the precedent and image it sets about the rap world. Lil Durk’s rap lyrics appeared in the indictment against him, something that will likely spark up a lot of fiery debate. More than ever, many within and outside of the culture believe that artistic expressions should not be used as evidence against the person expressing them. Sadly, we seem no closer to finding a surefire and broad solution to the issue. Still, we’ve yet to see with certainty how this will apply in this case.

For these heavy charges, Lil Durk faces life in prison, and previous reports even suggested that the death penalty could be a sentence. But we don’t have solid confirmation on any of that, and it’s far too early to tell for sure. As such, we’ll just have to wait for more court developments out of Los Angeles. The Voice is reportedly in good spirits, so everyone’s curious about what will go down soon.

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Lil Durk Now Faces Life In Prison For New Federal Charges

November 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The case against Lil Durk for alleged murder-for-hire just got some incredibly raised stakes for the Chicago rapper. Moreover, a new federal indictment emerged against him this week, placing him as the main defendant and subjecting him to new charges. These include one count of conspiracy, one count of using interstate facilities to commit murder-for-hire resulting in death, and one count of wielding and using firearms during a violent crime. With these new charges, Smurk could face life in prison if convicted, and so could the other five codefendants listed in this new federal grand jury indictment. He reportedly remains in a Miami cell awaiting transfer to Los Angeles.

Of course, the reactions to Lil Durk’s arrest and this subsequent indictment vary from staunch condemnation to outraged support, and both options got their fair share of pushback online. For example, Adam22 released a rap song titled “Free Durk” in support of his innocence, which elicited mocking and concerned reactions for a few different reasons. First off, it’s a podcaster making a rap song, which never flies over the best with much of hip-hop’s audience, especially someone with the platform that Adam has. Then, there are folks that expressed their discomfort with trivializing this serious matter and not waiting for more evidence, trial development, and deliberation.

Lil Durk Reportedly Faces Life In Prison

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Not only could Lil Durk face life in prison if a conviction occurs, but some reports allege he could also face the death penalty. Take that information with a grain of salt, though, as neither the prosecution nor other sources clarified any of this. Other speculative comments, though, paint more of an understandable picture. According to an alleged source who reportedly spoke to TMZ, he plans to plead not guilty in this case.

In addition, the alleged source also reportedly told the outlet that Lil Durk finds himself in “great spirits” while in a Miami prison. Apparently, his number one complaint so far is prison food, but we still have yet to hear any of this from a confirmable source. We’ll see what other legal updates emerge in the coming days and weeks about this alleged murder-for-hire case.

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Lil Durk Reportedly Hit With New Charges In Federal Alleged Murder-For-Hire Case

November 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Durk reportedly received new federal charges in his alleged murder-for-hire case late Thursday night (November 7) via a new superseding federal grand jury indictment. For those unaware, authorities arrested him for allegedly conspiring to murder rival Quando Rondo in retaliation for the murder of King VOn, and for allegedly contributing to the murder of Rondo’s cousin Lul Pab in Los Angeles. The Justice Department announced today (Friday, November 8) that they issued this new indictment against the Chicago rapper following the criminal complaint-based indictment from October. He is the lead defendant in this new indictment, which reportedly hit him with two new felony charges.

As for the charges against Lil Durk, the superseding federal grand jury indictment lists the following alleged crimes: one count of conspiracy, one count of using interstate facilities to commit murder-for-hire that resulted in loss of life, and one count of the alleged use, carry, and discharge of firearms and a machine gun, plus possession of these guns to further a violent crime that resulted in death. In addition, the new indictment charged various other individuals in alleged connection with the August 2022 murder of Lul Pab in Los Angeles.

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Furthermore, these individuals that federal authorities charged in the Lil Durk case are 28-year-old Kavon London Grant (“Vonnie” or “Cuz” of Atlanta, Georgia), 33-year-old Deandre Dontrell Wilson (“DeDe” of Chicago, Illinois), 33-year-old Keith Jones (“Flacka” of Gary, Indiana), 33-year-old David Brian Lindsey (“Browneyez” of Addison, Illinois), and 36-year-old Asa Houston (“Boogie” of Chicago, Illinois). All six defendants will presumably attend Los Angeles court to make their pleas. As for Smurk himself, he reportedly awaits transfer to L.A. without bond from a Miami prison cell, the city where federal authorities arrested him after learning of his alleged travel plans.

Allegedly, the men responsible for attempting to carry out the alleged hit on Quando Rondo and for the murder of Lul Pab used finances from Lil Durk and his OTF collective and record label. This allegedly included funds for flights, ski masks, hotel room bookings, and more. In this complicated case, we still have little information as to how it will progress and when we will see a trial.

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Lil Durk Allegedly Tried To Escape To Italy Before Arrest

October 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

News of federal authorities’ arrest of Lil Durk for alleged murder-for-hire shocked the hip-hop world today (Friday, October 25), as fans everywhere are reacting to this development and keeping their eyes out for more updates. One new alleged detail about this situation comes from an Associated Press (AP) report about FBI agent Sarah Corcoran’s affidavit and other additional federal court records. Moreover, they allege that the Chicago MC acted quickly after authorities arrested five alleged OTF members in the city. Allegedly, he booked two flights from South Florida to Switzerland and Dubai, and additionally booked a private flight to Italy to allegedly attempt to escape the country.

However, Lil Durk was arrested before he could reportedly board that last alleged flight, and it’s unclear what the motive behind the alleged Dubai and Switzerland flights are or were. U.S. Marshals apprehended him in Florida on federal conspiracy charges alleging that he paid for a hit on Quando Rondo as revenge for the murder of King Von. The shooting that allegedly ensued from this hit in 2022 resulted in the death of Rondo’s cousin Lul Pab. According to court documents, two more arrests in the OTF crew may occur following the arrests of The Voice and of the five alleged members and culprits of the murder.

Lil Durk At Dreamville Fest 2023

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Federal agent Sarah Corcoran reportedly claimed in her affidavit that the group practices “violence, including murder and assault, at the direction of [Lil Durk] and to maintain their status in OTF.” This is what prosecutors allege led to the hit on Quando Rondo and the death of Lul Pab. On August 18, 2022, five alleged OTF affiliates allegedly flew from Chicago to San Diego, eventually making their way to Los Angeles via car.

“Don’t book no flights under no names involved wit me,” Durk allegedly texted a colleague, which prosecutors claim is because the five individuals allegedly purchased plane tickets and rental cars with funs he provided. In other Lil Durk news, rumors swirled that an OTF affiliate provided information to federal authorities via a wire. Other updates will continue to emerge in the near future, so keep checking in with HNHH for the latest updates.

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Tia Kemp Implicates Rick Ross In Murder And Accuses Him Of Putting Out Hits On People

September 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Tia Kemp and Rick Ross don’t really like each other very much, and things between the former couple and coparents of an 18-year-old got even more contentious over the years. What for? Well, pretty much every reason you could think of. Regardless, things between them don’t tend to turn in dark directions since they just keep things to social media trolls and other attacks. But Kemp’s recent accusations against the rapper, accusing him of participating in murder and putting hits out on people, might make this an even more combative and irreconcilable relationship moving forward. Hopefully none of this is true and they can handle this behind the scenes.

“So we finna clock this tea right here, Renee,” Tia Kemp responded to Rick Ross’ sister Tawanda Roberts on Instagram amid Roberts’ claims that Kemp is vindictively attacking her. “Since you want to stay keeping up s**t, we finna talk about some real tea. Your brother over there paying people to put hits out and n***as running off with his money, and it’s getting back to me. So now, I’m finna send the feds over there to y’all motherf***ing empire.

Tia Kemp’s Rant Against Rick Ross

“Next, we’re going to talk about Miss Carol’s murder,” Tia Kemp continued regarding Rick Ross. “Y’all know who Miss Carol is. You know that’s behind your brother. I’m finna make sure her family sues y’all whole estate ’cause that case [did] not [close]. You know the lady that was killed leaving from my momma house getting her hair done that time. And it’s behind your brother and his drama. You know that. You know! ‘Bout that man who was killed in front of Black house.”

“Don’t be scared now!” Tia Kemp had previously expressed online while attacking Rick Ross for his connections to Diddy. “No Diddy. You scared now, huh? I know you on them tapes. Freaky b***h. I know you is. 10 children having motherf***er. I ain’t gonna let off you … What you quiet for? Nobody wants to see your Louis [Vuitton] outfits and sneakers, b***h. Nobody don’t don’t care to see the jets no more. You running out of h*es now. Go over there and give Diddy a hug. Go ride the bike with him, you fat b***h.” Ross has yet to respond to these allegations at press time.

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YBC Dul Murder: 16-Year-Old Charged With Fatal Shooting

September 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Late last month, West Philadelphia rapper YBC Dul was fatally shot in a drive-by. Now, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer, an arrest has been made. The outlet reports that 16-year-old Aiden Waters was taken into custody and hit with several charges. These include murder, arson, causing catastrophe, conspiracy, and gun crimes. Authorities say they found Waters’ getaway car the night YBC Dul was shot. It had been burned, but reportedly, detectives were still able to recover evidence inside.

Aside from fatally shooting YBC Dul, Waters is accused of shooting into a car full of teenagers last month, striking two and killing one. For this, he’s been charged with five counts of attempted murder. Police also believe he was responsible for another shooting that took place hours before YBC Dul was murdered. A 43-year-old man and a 14-year-old were shot in the abdomen and leg, respectively, and both survived.

Aiden Waters Hit With Several Charges For Multiple Alleged Shootings

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Reportedly, Waters was arraigned this morning and is now being held without bail. Following YBC Dul’s tragic death, his father took to social media with a message about his passing. “Hey all of my son friends / family.. etc i am dul’s father,” he began. “I was handed over all my babyboys belongs this morning by his close friends & I wanted to clear up any confusion my son Abdul Vicks was murdered yesterday afternoon broad daylight while sitting in the back of his car alongside with his friend who was also shot in the hand my son was not on a bike when he was killed nothing of that such so that video going around is not him stop the false news.”

What do you think of authorities making an arrest following the murder of YBC Dul? What about the rapper’s alleged killer being accused of shooting various others? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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EST Gee’s Manager EST Big Beach Allegedly Killed After Kentucky Show

July 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

EST Gee suffered a tragic loss on July 21st. The rapper’s longtime manager, EST Big Beach, was reportedly shot and killed in Kentucky. According to WDRB, EST Big Beach was found by police in a vehicle in downtown Louisville. Emergency Medical Services was called to the scene shortly after police arrived, but the manager was pronounced dead. Louisville Metro Police Department spokesperson Aaron Ellis claimed that LMPD have opened an investigation into the shooting, but no suspects have yet been identified. EST Big Beach was 31 years old.

EST Big Beach was in Louisville to support EST Gee’s July 20th concert. The latter was the driving force behind the EST Gee + Friends Summer Jam, which took place at KFC Yum Center. EST Gee brought out a number of superstar artists during the concert, including Lil Baby, Future and 42 Dugg. EST Gee is no stranger to violence. In 2019, the rapper was shot five times while driving back from a music video shoot. He told Rolling Stone he was fully expected to die, but managed to make a full recovery with only slight visual impairment in his left eye.

EST Gee’s Manager Was Found Shot In Downtown Louisville

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Gee also spoke on the attention that rappers get from shooting, when compared with those who aren’t in front of the camera. “Regular n**gas is targeted every day,” he asserted. “Regular n**gas get robbed for their jewelry every day. That sh*t don’t be on Instagram. Is it still sad? The sh*t ain’t [perceived as] sad, it’s only sad when it’s a rapper.” Gee’s statements were blunt and bleak enough to intimidate the Rolling Stone journalist conducting the interview. “I feel his eyes peering at me through his Black shades,” they wrote. Sadly, Gee’s comments about non-rappers being claimed has taken on new relevance in light of his manager’s death.

EST Gee has not commented on EST Big Beach’s passing, but he has referenced his manager in song. On the 2019 single “El Toro,” the rapper shouts out his manager for being hustling alongside him in the years prior to his fame. “I bet he spend his nights and days chasin’ a b*tch, I can’t trip,” EST Gee spits. “Summer ’18, me and big Beach had three bricks, on my d*ck. Six months before, all I had saved, I had spent.” EST fans have flooded the comment section of Big Beach’s Instagram to pay their respects.

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Foolio’s Alleged Killer Claims Yungeen Ace Paid Him For The Murder

July 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Though Foolio’s family recently paid tribute to his life and legacy at his funeral, new rumors online seek to disturb this peace. Moreover, an unidentified man is going viral on social media right now for claiming that he was the one who fatally shot the rapper, which are unverified claims since he concealed his face with a ski mask and an orange beanie. Not only that, but the man claims that he acted on the orders of the Florida MC’s rap and real-life rival Yungeen Ace, who supposedly paid him $10K to carry out the attack. This is all highly speculative at press time, so take these remarks with a grain of salt.

“On everything I love, on the dead homies, I put it on everything, on my soul, on my kid, n***a: I’m the one that smacked Julio Foolio that night when he got dropped at his birthday celebration,” the man expressed. “I ain’t gonna show my face or give my identity away or nothing like that, but you know, I did that. There was money on his head.

Foolio’s Alleged Killer Speaks Out

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“I rock with Ace and them boys, ATK,” Foolio’s alleged killer continued. “I be in Jacksonville heavy. If you know, you know. I handled that because Ace had that money on his head, Ace had them put that 10K up. Told me to slide, told me to smack Foolio because he got tired of that n***a running his mouth, playing all the time, you feel me? It is what it is, bruh. A n***a don’t give a f**k. About that money, anybody can get it. Foolio had it coming to him, so I don’t really feel sorry.

“A lot of people feel that it was on some gang s**t,” he concluded. “It ain’t even really all that. Ace put that bread up and whoever wanted to take it, took it, so I took that. Rest in peace, Foolio.” Police still haven’t identified suspects in the shooting at press time. The two artists feuded for about seven years, and so did their collectives, after the late rapper’s cousin passed away in 2017 following a shooting.

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YSL Woody Brushes Off Trolls Wishing He Was Dead After Alleged Affiliate Was Murdered

July 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

YSL Woody has been a very controversial part of the Young Thug and YSL RICO trial recently thanks to his testimony in the court. Moreover, this situation became all the more complicated when one of Woody’s alleged affiliates was murdered in Atlanta, inspiring even more hate and trolling to come his way. However, he seems unbothered by it all, reposting a video of someone dancing amid a fake crowd and dollar bills with the caption “Me , Them: I can’t wait till he [skull emoji],” plus some crying-laughing emojis. Overall, it seems like no amount of online animosity can change Woody’s mood, but some court developments definitely might.

Sadly, this Internet practice also translated in the real world recently, as YSL Woody recently chastised fans for recording him in public. “Stop recording me when yall see me out don’t run up on me (for yall safety and mines) this internet is a joke im not a friendly person. And i don’t hesitate and for the police I ain’t hiding,” he wrote to his Instagram Story. Apparently, Woody’s fame already transcended past the courtroom, and he now has to deal with a higher public profile than ever.

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Meanwhile, other folks looking at this whole case like 1090 Jake are theorizing on why Young Thug might not have paid for YSL Woody’s lawyer. Of course, a big part of this argument on Jake’s behalf is that Thugger might not want to help someone who cooperated with law enforcement authorities. Another proposition, though, is that Thug is unable to assist Woody monetarily due to terms set out for codefendants and trial participants. In either case, many believe that this case progressed in quite the chaotic way, and that a significant overhaul is necessary.

Still, at least YSL Woody got some vacation time to distract himself from all this, even if this freedom is likely what prompted a lot of hate and in-person fan harassment. All in all, this is just one aspect of a very complex and messy trial so far, so we’ll see what’s in store for Young Thug and YSL. But for Woody, it seems like he’s basking in folks’ vitriol, and is happy to provoke their ire. Hopefully things stay civil.

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YSL Woody Affiliate Reportedly Murdered In Atlanta Amid Young Thug RICO Trial

June 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

A lot of speculation is running rampant online right now due to the alleged murder of an affiliate of YSL Woody’s supposedly named Tay. Moreover, this discussion is happening because of Woody’s involvement as a witness in the Young Thug and YSL RICO trial, and how folks are claiming that there must be a connection here. We want to make it clear that there’s little confirmation on whether a shooting victim is actually an associate of the YSL member’s, and that any theories about the reason for this attack are purely speculative and unrelated to the case at press time. The tragedy occurred in Southwest Atlanta early Sunday morning (June 30) at an apartment complex in Peyton Place off of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, and police reported no other injuries.

Furthermore, the last update we got concerning YSL Woody and the Young Thug trial are about theories seeking to answer why Thug might not have paid for Woody’s legal fees. These rumors landed on the Internet courtesy of 1090 Jake’s recent interview with DJ Vlad on VladTV, and are also unconfirmed as of writing this article. There was a big back and forth between whether or not Woody would testify in the case, which obviously prompted its own heated debate around the idea of snitching. It’s been an unfortunate narrative in the case either way, albeit an expected one given the circumstances of these alleged crimes.

YSL Woody Affiliate Allegedly Shot

Meanwhile, other folks are instead focusing on a very interesting recent Young Thug tweet. “Whateva wham say goes,” Thugger sent out, and “Wham” is his nickname for Lil Baby. As you’re probably aware, Baby has been dissing Gunna for a while now, a former close partner still on YSL that many folks launched snitching claims against after his plea deal in this trial. Did the Atlanta trap pioneer cosign one of his protege’s attacks against another or does this have nothing to do with the case?

Either way, we still have to see what comes of this mystery murder, and whether there’s an actual link to YSL Woody here. There are also rumors that Thug’s brother Unfoonk will reveal some important information soon. Many fans raised eyebrows at his musings on whether to “set the record straight,” considering that he also took a plea deal. It’s all a pretty confusing and concerning affair, so we’ll see what happens with it.

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