Chicago rapper Lil Durk pleads not guilty to murder-for-hire charges, officials say

LOS ANGELES (WLS) -- Chicago rapper Lil Durk pleaded not guilty to murder-for-hire charges Thursday.

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The rapper, whose real name is Durk Banks, was appeared in federal court in Los Angeles for his arraignment, where he made a not guilty plea.

Lil Durk's trail has been set for January 7, 2025 in Los Angeles.

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There will be addition pre-trial hearings in November and December, officials said.

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