Hip-Hop star Lil Durk’s separate federal racketeering trial has been pushed to Aug. 30, 2027, extending his detention after his recent acquittal.
Lil Durk, whose real name Durk Banks, remains in federal custody while facing separate racketeering and firearms charges.
U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald entered the new trial date Wednesday. The proceeding had been tentatively scheduled for Oct. 5, 2026.
The defense requested additional time to prepare for trial. Prosecutors did not object to the postponement.
Defense attorneys cited the case’s complexity, extensive evidence and scheduling conflicts. They also said additional time is needed for investigation and evidence review.
The delay comes after a federal jury acquitted Banks on all five counts in his first trial. The verdict was delivered Sept. 11 in Los Angeles.
That case involved allegations that Durk arranged an attack targeting rapper Quando Rondo. The 2022 shooting killed Rondo’s cousin, Saviay’a “Lul Pab” Robinson.
Hip-Hop star Lil Durk’s Federal Racketeering Trial Puhsed To Augugst 2027, Bond Hearing Set For October 5
Prosecutors alleged the attack was retaliation for the 2020 killing of Chicago rapper King Von. Lil Durk pleaded not guilty and was acquitted of the charges.
His attorney, Drew Findling, called for Durk’s immediate release after the verdict.
“Lil Durk is not guilty of all charges,” Findling said. “The shackles must come off, and he must walk free.”
That freedom has not yet materialized. Durk remains detained because the separate federal case is still pending.
His next major court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 4. Judge Fitzgerald set a bond review hearing for 2:30 p.m.
The court also ordered U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services to provide an updated bail report. Durk’s attorneys are seeking his release while he awaits the racketeering trial.
The pending case involves allegations under the Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering statute. A related firearms charge also remains unresolved.
Durk’s co-defendants in the first trial, Deandre Dontrell Wilson and David Brian Lindsey, were convicted on stalking-related counts.
The new August 2027 trial date gives both sides additional time to prepare. Meanwhile, the November bond hearing could determine whether Durk remains in federal custody pending trial.
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