Federal prosecutors allege that Chicago rapper Lil Durk and his music associates Only the Family (OTF) are at the center of a high-stakes criminal case. In a recent court filing, they maintain that OTF isn’t simply a label — but an enterprise that “operates like a street gang” and has a documented violent history.
Prosecutors claim OTF members engaged in retaliatory violence, including a 2022 Los Angeles gas-station shooting funded by OTF associates, reportedly ordered to track and target a rival after the 2020 killing of OTF-affiliated rapper King Von.
In the motion, prosecutors reference “defendant Banks’ … disregard for the judicial process,” citing an incident where Lil Durk allegedly possessed an Apple Watch with cellular capability while in custody and attempted to destroy it.
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Lil Durk’s legal team disputes the framing. They argue the prosecution’s claims are speculative and mischaracterize OTF as a criminal network rather than a legitimate music-business entity. They further contend that the anonymous jury motion would hamper their ability to ensure a fair, impartial process.
The defense’s challenge to the credibility of threat allegations, and whether those claims will influence juror perception or procedural rulings.
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