Rapper Lil Durk will face a longer wait before he gets his day in court, as his highly anticipated murder-for-hire trial has been rescheduled for October 14, 2025.
Initially set to begin on January 7, the trial will now take place nearly ten months later, following a request from both federal prosecutors and Durk’s defense team.
The delay is attributed to the case’s complexity, which involves a substantial amount of digital evidence. Authorities are reviewing around 230 GB of data, including video and audio recordings, surveillance footage, and thousands of documents.
These materials contain crucial information on the murder and violent acts Durk is accused of, including witness statements and medical records.
As the case progresses, Durk’s co-defendants have expressed disagreements about the trial’s postponement. Asa “Boogie” Houston has expressed opposition to the delay, while another co-defendant, Deandre Dontrell Wilson, is reportedly considering a plea deal.
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Last month, it was revealed that Durk, currently held at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Los Angeles, has been denied bond while awaiting trial.
Prosecutors argue that the rapper has a history of criminal behavior and interference, citing incidents such as his misuse of the phone system at MDC. Though instructed not to engage in three-way calls, Durk allegedly violated this rule multiple times.
In addition to the charges related to the murder-for-hire case, Durk is linked to the 2022 shooting death of Stephon Mack, the alleged leader of the Gangster Disciples.
This killing is believed to be retribution for the 2021 murder of Durk’s brother, Dontay “DThang” Banks. However, Durk has not been charged in connection with Mack’s death, and the investigation is still ongoing.
