Rapper Lil Durk, 33, released new music from jail on his birthday, facing murder-for-hire charges in a 2022 killing, with a trial set for January 2026.

Rapper Lil Durk turned 33 on October 19, 2025, releasing new music recorded during a jailhouse call while incarcerated on murder-for-hire charges tied to a 2022 incident that killed Lul Pab, cousin of rapper Quando Rondo. In a social media post, Durk expressed gratitude to fans, emphasized personal growth and peace, and said he’s doing better, believing in second chances. His legal team has filed a motion to dismiss the case, citing lack of specificity and no evidence of his involvement, with a hearing set for November 18, 2025. His trial is scheduled to begin in January 2026, with no bond or release date currently established.