Whew! just hours after Lil Durk’s arrest in a murder conspiracy, the keys to the city he snagged last week have been snatched away. The Chicago drill rapper, who was celebrated with the keys to Broadview and Bellwood on October 18, found himself in hot water fast, with Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson leading the charge on Friday.
In a bold statement, Mayor Thompson laid down the law: “While the American system of justice grants everyone the presumption of innocence until proven guilty in a court of law, in the Village of Broadview, the court of public opinion of residents has even higher moral and ethical standards of behavior. And our public partners must also reflect the same uncompromising standards demanded by our residents. Given the news that Durk ‘Lil Durk’ Banks has been arrested in Florida and charged with murder for hire, the Village of Broadview is withdrawing our honorary ‘key to the village’ granted to Durk and is terminating our partnership agreement with his youth organization, Neighborhood Heroes Foundation. As mayor, protecting Broadview’s interests and upholding the values of residents is job number one.”
The 32-year-old Grammy Award-winning artist was initially honored for his contributions through his non-profit foundation, “Neighborhood Heroes,” which aims to uplift and support local youth. But now, all that goodwill has unraveled in the face of serious allegations.
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As we previously reported, Durk, whose real name is Durk Banks, was arrested in Florida alongside five members of his hip-hop crew, Only the Family, who were detained in California. The crew faces charges related to the murder of Quando Rondo’s cousin in 2022. Reports suggest that Durk and his crew allegedly retaliated against Rondo’s cousin for the murder of Big Von, a notable figure in Durk’s circle who was killed in 2020 by a member of Quando’s team.
Now, Durk finds himself behind bars in Broward County Jail, held without bail. His crew members—Kavon London Grant, Deandre Dontrell Wilson, Keith Jones, David Brian Lindsey, and Asa Houston—are also caught up in this mess, all facing serious charges that could change the trajectory of their lives and careers.
Only time will tell how this latest legal drama will play out.
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