Less than two months after being acquitted in his murder-for-hire trial, Lil Durk has reportedly been placed in solitary confinement following alleged disputes with prison staff.
According to TMZ, Bureau of Prison Union secretary Jose Rojas confirmed that the rapper, whose real name is Durk Devontay Banks, was transferred to the Special Housing Unit at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles on October 30.
Sources told the outlet that Durk’s cell had allegedly been “constantly searched” following his acquittal in the murder-for-hire case, even though officers reportedly found no contraband. After questioning the repeated searches, the rapper was allegedly reprimanded and placed in solitary confinement.
This marks Durk’s second time being held in the unit. Back in January, his attorney, Christy O’Connor, disclosed that the rapper had been placed in solitary confinement for more than 130 days after an Apple Watch was allegedly discovered in his possession.
At the time, Durk’s legal team argued that he was being detained “without process.” Reports also indicated that he spent 23 hours a day locked inside his cell, was denied in-person visits and had no access to the prison commissary.
O’Connor previously stressed the serious impact of prolonged solitary confinement, arguing that “the deleterious effects of extended solitary confinement on an inmate’s psychological well-being are well-documented.”
Durk was found not guilty on Sept. 11 of all five murder-for-hire and stalking charges brought against him. However, he remains in federal custody over separate charges of murder in aid of racketeering and a firearm offense, to which he has pleaded not guilty. Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald has rescheduled that trial for Aug. 30, 2027.
Durk’s legal team has petitioned Fitzgerald to reconsider his continued detention. Sony has offered to secure an appearance bond of up to $1 million, while the rapper has proposed using his future royalties, publishing earnings and touring revenue as collateral.
Several notable figures, including Jay-Z, J. Cole, Michael Rubin and Kim Foxx, have also submitted letters urging the court to grant his release. Andrea Robinson, the mother of Saviay’a “Lul Pab” Robinson, has equally expressed support, stating that she would have no objection if the court considers bond appropriate.
Fitzgerald is expected to hear Durk’s bond request on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
