Chicago rapper Lil Durk arrested in Florida on murder for hire charges

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Rapper "Lil Durk" has been charged in a murder-for-hire scheme.

The 32-year-old rapper, who's birth name is Durk Banks was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Florida.

Authorities have not released details surrounding the charges.

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Banks was also sued earlier this month over the August 2020 killing of fellow rapper "FBG Duck" in Chicago.

Banks won a Grammy Award in 2024 for Best Melodic Rap Performance for the song "All My Life."

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