Lil Durk Verdict Delayed As Jury Asks For Digital Evidence

BY Alexander Cole Published on September 09, 2026

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After two weeks of witness testimony and arguments from the prosecution and the defense, the jury needs more time for a Lil Durk verdict.

The verdict in the Lil Durk trial will not be coming today as the jury needs more time to deliberate.

According to Michael Blackshire, the jury asked the court for digital evidence from the case. This process is simply going to take too long, which means the jury will be deliberating well into tomorrow.

Durk is currently facing five charges right now and they all pertain to his murder for hire allegations. The rapper stands accused of orchestrating the murder of Lul Pab. The target of the alleged hit was supposed to be Quando Rondo.

Individuals such as OTF Jam, OTF Vonni, and Flacka were all witnesses for the prosecution, and testified against Durk.

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If convicted on the murder for hire charges, Durk could face life in prison. Furthermore, he is expected to be tried on racketeering charges at a later date. Needless to say, this case remains a matter of life and death for the artist.

The jury is reportedly set to be back in action as of tomorrow at 8:30 AM. It is expected that the jury will come to a verdict by then, although there is no telling if that will be the case.

This remains one of the most high profile cases in the rap world right now. Durk is one of the most popular contemporary artists, and his arrest in 2024 left many stunned.

Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from this case, as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest details.

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Alexander Cole

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!