Lil Durk & India Royale Reportedly Got Secretly Married Months Ago

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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 7: Rapper Lil Durk performs during 2024 Dreamville Music Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on April 7, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic/Getty Images)
DJ Akademiks claimed confirmation on this.

Lil Durk is facing a difficult uphill battle behind bars, as he awaits trial for alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy. But he apparently went through another massive life update as of late that, in the long run, is likely much more important to him. Moreover, according to DJ Akademiks, the Chicago rapper married his longtime girlfriend India Royale in secret, which we presume happened quite a while ago. The media personality made the revelation while going through some court documents related to Durk's case, particularly a line that painted him as a "devoted husband" around the 15:15-minute mark of the Twitter video below.

Of course, India Royale made her support for Lil Durk during this difficult time very clear, whether it was in person or via social media. For example, she recently shared a picture of all of his children together, as she was supporting one of their football games and made it a family occasion. In addition, Royale also attended one of Smurk's court hearings, so that solidarity is not exclusive to just Internet engagement. We'll see how this relationship continues to evolve, if she speaks on their marriage, and whether or not they face any more bumps in the road.

Lil Durk Reportedly Married India Royale In Secret

As for Lil Durk's federal case in particular, India Royale's support means much more now given the court's recent denial of his bond package. The offer as a whole reportedly comprised of an approximate value of $3.3 million. "We were obviously disappointed, but will continue to fight on," his lawyer Jonathan Brayman stated to The Chicago Tribune concerning this bail denial. "[He] remains confident and optimistic about the future. He deeply appreciates the outpouring of love and support he has felt since his arrest."

There are many other narratives and angles to consider, such as the use of lyrics in court or Lil Durk's philanthropic efforts as of late. It's a federal case, so obviously all these elements became much more complicated and salacious. But as far as his bond with India Royale, this may be a tough time for celebrations, but we're happy to hear that they took this step in their relationship. Especially now, that union is special.

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Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case. Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik.