Lil Durk’s family is calling out the US government for using his music against him in his ongoing murder-for-hire case.
In a public statement, they claimed that prosecutors misled a grand jury by using false evidence to bring charges against the rapper. They also criticized the justice system for targeting Black artists over their creative expression.
The family said Durk’s lyrics are being taken out of context and used as proof in a case that should have never moved forward.
They believe the government’s actions are unfair and go against the principles of the legal system. According to them, Durk uses music to express himself and heal, not to confess to crimes.
They are now asking fans and the wider culture to support the rapper as he remains behind bars waiting for trial.
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They want the public to stand behind him, not just as an artist but as someone facing what they believe is a clear injustice.
“The recent developments in Durk’s legal case have brought a harsh truth to light: the government presented false evidence to a grand jury to indict him. This isn’t justice. That’s a violation of the very system that’s supposed to protect all of us,” the family said.
Prosecutors have pointed to Durk’s lyrics on Babyface Ray’s track “Wonderful Wayne & Jackie Boy” as possible evidence of his role in a shooting.
However, his lawyers argue the song was recorded months before the incident. They say this proves the lyrics couldn’t have anything to do with the case.
His legal team has filed a motion asking the court to dismiss the updated indictment, claiming the government either knowingly or carelessly misrepresented the timeline.
They believe this mistake damages the credibility of the entire case and should not be allowed to stand.
In a separate motion, Durk’s lawyers also asked for his release from jail. They claim prosecutors are blaming him for videos and social media clips created by fans and online users.
One example involves a video that mixes his lyrics with footage of rival rapper Quando Rondo, making it appear as if Durk is referencing another uncharged murder.
His lawyers say Durk has no connection to the video and had nothing to do with its creation or distribution.
