Closing arguments are expected in the federal trial of Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Banks, in a case involving a 2022 murder-for-hire incident. Prosecutors allege that Banks, a Grammy-winning rapper, funded and ordered a hit team to travel from Chicago to Los Angeles with the intent to kill rival Atlanta rapper Tyquian Bowman, known professionally as Quando Rondo. The alleged attack was reportedly in retaliation for the 2020 killing of Banks' close friend and fellow rapper Dayvon "King Von" Bennett. The ambush occurred on August 19, 2022, when a gunman fired at least 18 rounds into a vehicle at a gas station, killing Bowman's 24-year-old cousin, Saviay'a Robinson, while Bowman escaped unharmed. Prosecutors claim that Banks was "consumed with revenge" and offered a reward for Bowman's capture. They argue that Banks orchestrated the attack through a network of individuals. However, defense attorneys deny any involvement by Banks, instead pointing to his former personal assistant, Kavon Grant, who allegedly planned and funded the attack independently to impress his employer. Grant later cooperated with prosecutors after striking plea deals with the government, as did two other associates involved in the case. Banks and two co-defendants have pleaded not guilty to charges including conspiracy, stalking with a dangerous weapon, stalking resulting in death, and murder-for-hire. If found guilty, Banks could face a potential life sentence in federal prison. The case has drawn significant public and media attention, given Banks' prominence in the music industry and the tragic loss of life involved. Banks was arrested in October 2024 near Miami International Airport, allegedly attempting to flee the country. His legal team has maintained that he is being unfairly targeted and that the evidence against him is circumstantial. The trial has highlighted the intersection of criminal activity, revenge, and the influence of high-profile individuals in the entertainment industry.