Brian Steel Given OVO Seal Of Approval Outside Lil Durk Trial

BY Alexander Cole
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 27: Attorney Brian Steel arrives at the Sean Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial at Manhattan Federal Court on June 27, 2025 in New York City. Defense attorneys will begin their closing arguments today, “followed by a prosecution rebuttal argument” after the prosecution and defense resting their cases earlier this week. “Then, Judge Arun Subramanian will instruct jurors on the law before deliberations begin”. Some of the charges have been dropped and others have been downgraded, in an effort to streamline the case at the behest of Judge Arun Subramanian. Combs, 55, faces up to life in prison if convicted on charges, which include allegations of threats, arson, violence, and drug-fueled sex parties referred to as "freak offs." (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)
Brian Steel has received co-signs from YSL and OTF, and outside the Lil Durk trial, he got stamped by OVO as well.

Brian Steel has been a busy man over the past couple of years. Of course, he was the star defense lawyer for Young Thug during the YSL trial. Steel's work eventually got Thug a plea deal in which he was able to avoid jail time.

Subsequently, Steel went to work on the Diddy trial. While Diddy was convicted of transportation for prostitution, he was acquitted on the sex trafficking and racketeering charges. This led to a 50-month sentence, with Diddy expected to come home in 2028.

Now, Steel is back in the courtroom, this time for the Lil Durk trial. The defense lawyer has been engaging in cross-examinations of people like OTF Jam, who are testifying against Durk.

Steel's inclusion in the case has led to quite a bit of fanfare. In fact, outside of the courthouse this week, some fans who were there in support of Durk told Steel that he is certified by YSL, OTF, and now, OVO.

Brian Steel Heads To Court

While Steel has not done work for OVO, he has been mentioned by Drake on a few occasions. Of course, Drake even released a song called "Brian Steel" back in 2025. It just goes to show that Steel is becoming a cultural icon, in many respects.

Furthermore, it appears as though Drake might be funding part of Steel's legal bill in this Durk case. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Drizzy was spending upwards of $1 million on this case. Meanwhile, Kanye West was also contributing a few hundred thousand dollars.

Lil Durk's trial is expected to wrap up shortly as the defense and prosecution look to make closing arguments. In fact, there is a chance the trial is wrapped up by the end of the week.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!

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