Rapper Lil Durk arrested for murder-for-hire

According to the Broward County Sheriff's Office, rapper Lil Durk – real name Durk Devontay Banks – was arrested in South Florida in a murder-for-hire plot.

He is being held by the U.S. Marshals Service, records show.

The 32-year-old Chicago rapper won a Grammy for Best Melodic Rap Performance earlier this year for “All My Life” featuring J. Cole. His albums “The Voice,” released in 2020, and “7220,” released in 2022, were both certified platinum. His latest album should be released next month.

Durk is one of the most popular drill rap artists, a controversial hip hop subgenre that originated in Chicago and was popularized by rappers such as Durk and Chief Keef, Fredo Santana and G Herbo. It is known for its often violent lyrics and its connection to Chicago gang culture.

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