DJ Akademiks Argues Lil Durk Won't Get Bond Ahead Of Racketeering Trial

BY Alexander Cole
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Lil Durk is facing a racketeering trial, and ahead of his bond hearing in November, DJ Akademiks has some thoughts.

Lil Durk still has another trial on the horizon as he faces VICAR charges, with authorities accusing the rapper of running a criminal enterprise. This trial was supposed to begin in November, but given recent developments, it appears the trial could be delayed until 2027.

We say this because late last week, it was revealed that Durk would have a bond hearing on November 4. A bond hearing would be moot if the trial were ongoing or had already occurred. Therefore, the speculation amongst reporters and lawyers following the case is that the defense and the prosecution will be given more time to prepare.

Lawyers like Bradford Cohen have made the prediction that Durk will eventually get bond. Given his not guilty verdict in the murder-for-hire case, the argument is that it will be difficult for the VICAR charges to stick. Consequently, the judge will show leniency and allow Durk to receive bond for the first time in this two-year process.

However, DJ Akademiks doesn't seem to buy into this. During his livestream last night, he made the prediction that Durk will not get Bond.

DJ Akademiks On Lil Durk

The commentator's logic is simple. He believes the allegations made in the VICAR case are simply too heinous for the judge to grant bond. Furthermore, he doesn't believe the charges will be thrown out either. Given the fact that a conviction comes with a life sentence, he doesn't foresee Durk getting out of this quickly as others do.

While Akademiks isn't commenting on Durk's chances of winning the case, he is making it clear what he believes the expectation should be at the bond hearing in November. It's a hearing that is still over a month away, and lots can happen during that time.

Durk's legal situation remains a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates.

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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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