Key witness says Lil Durk ordered failed hit on rival rapper, killing cousin
In a federal murder-for-hire case, former assistant Kavon Grant testified that Lil Durk instructed a plot to kill rapper Quando Rondo, which instead resulted in the death of Rondo’s 24-year-old cousin.
A pivotal witness, former assistant Kavon Grant, testified in Lil Durk’s federal murder-for-hire trial, asserting that Durk directed a plan to assassinate rival rapper Quando Rondo. Grant named co-defendants David Lindsey and Deondre Wilson as collaborators, all facing murder-for-hire and stalking charges. The 2022 gunfire at a West Hollywood gas station missed Rondo and killed his 24-year-old cousin Saviay’a Robinson.
Prosecutors argue the assault was retaliation for the 2020 killing of King Von, a close associate of Durk and Grant. Additional testimony from shooter Keith Jones highlighted promises of large sums that were never delivered. The case hinges on whether the jury believes Grant’s account, with the trial expected to conclude by the end of the week.
Why it matters
The testimony could determine the fate of a high-profile rapper accused of orchestrating a deadly gang-related murder.
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