Lil Durk Under Investigation as Five Men Charged in Murder of Quando Rondo’s Cousin

An indictment recently filed in U.S. District Court accuses five men of orchestrating the August 2022 shooting in Los Angeles as retaliation for the 2020 death of rapper King Von. King Von was fatally shot during a confrontation involving Quando Rondo’s associate, Lul Timm, in Atlanta.

The five men named in the indictment—Kavon London Grant (AKA “Vonnie”), Deandre Dontrell Wilson (AKA “DeDe”), Keith Jones (AKA “Flacka”), David Brian Lindsey (AKA “Browneyez”), and Asa Houston (AKA “Boogie”)—are charged with conspiracy to commit murder for hire. According to court documents, the suspects allegedly used resources from Lil Durk’s OTF (Only The Family) to arrange travel and secure weapons for the attack. However, they mistakenly killed Tyquian Robinson, a cousin of Quando Rondo, instead of their intended target.

Dj Akademiks breaks down the the 5 people in Chicago who have been hit with federal charges in California, alleging they were contracted to kill Quando due to his involvement in King Von’s death. And how their trying to link lil durk to it pic.twitter.com/zxqTRDydhJ

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In a notable development reported by Tribune, Lil Durk has reportedly been taken into custody by federal authorities in connection with the investigation. Although he is not named as a defendant in the indictment, questions have been raised about OTF’s involvement. Durk has consistently denied any allegations that OTF operates as a gang.

SOCIAL MEDIA MIXED REACTIONS TO REPORT

Social media is mixed on the report as allegedly happening due to Lil Durk announcing a new project.

Lil Durk announces the official release date for his new album 💿 pic.twitter.com/xknPxPQfiY

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Djbandz just confirmed on dj akademiks live this is 🧢

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Upcoming court hearings for suspects Asa Houston and Keith Jones will be held in Chicago, while the remaining defendants will be transferred to Los Angeles for legal proceedings.

 

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Lil Durk, a prominent figure in Chicago’s rap scene, has also been recognized for his community outreach. Recently, he was honored by Cook County, Illinois, for his contributions through his Neighborhood Heroes Foundation, receiving multiple keys to the city, including honors from the Villages of Broadview and Bellwood. His foundation’s mission is to empower “everyday Heroes” who are committed to making positive changes in under-resourced communities nationwide.

Lil Durk was honored with two keys to the city. He got recognition from the Village of Broadview and the Village of Bellwood in Chicago.
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— No Jumper (@nojumper) October 19, 2024

Despite this recognition, opinions about the rapper remain divided. One fan remarked, “They keep giving rappers keys to the city, only to take them back later.” Another commented, “This is what they celebrate? No wonder the streets in Chicagoland stay the way they are. It’s pathetic.”

While many have applauded Durk for his philanthropy, others continue to question the themes in his music, which often reference violence and gang culture. Nonetheless, Durk has emphasized his personal growth and lifestyle changes in recent years. He has also made headlines for helping those close to him, including several friends, embrace Islam.