In a shocking turn of events, Chicago rapper Lil Durk collapsed in court today after a judge denied him bail, setting it at an unprecedented $100 million. The courtroom erupted in chaos as Durk, whose real name is Dirk Devonte Banks, faced the grim reality of remaining behind bars until his trial on serious murder-for-hire charges.

The judge’s decision underscores the severity of the allegations against the rapper, who is accused of orchestrating a plot to eliminate fellow artist Quando Rondo in retaliation for the 2020 murder of his close friend, King Von. Federal agents arrested Durk in Florida on October 24, revealing that he allegedly placed a bounty on Rondo’s life, with expenses funded by credit cards linked to his rap collective, Only the Family (OTF).

Prosecutors painted a chilling picture of Durk’s alleged escape attempts, claiming he booked multiple international flights to evade authorities, including one-way tickets to Dubai and Switzerland. The FBI apprehended him just moments before he was set to board a private jet to Italy, solidifying his status as a flight risk.

As the case unfolds, it has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community, linking Durk to ongoing gang wars and escalating violence in Chicago. The stakes are high, with a civil lawsuit filed against him by the family of slain rapper FBG Duck, accusing Durk and his crew of fueling street violence for profit.

Despite the overwhelming evidence stacked against him, Durk’s family has rallied in support, with his girlfriend India Royale and father present in court. However, as he adjusts to life in a federal detention center, the road ahead looks perilous. With his career, family, and future hanging in the balance, Lil Durk now faces an uphill battle in a legal fight that could redefine his legacy.