Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial has reached the end of closing arguments, putting the case in the hands of the jury.
Two of the Chicago rapper’s former affiliates, OTF Jam and OTF Vonnie, took the stand as witnesses during the trial. At one point, Durk’s defense team referred to them as “rats” for testifying against Smurk.
On the 11th of the trial, supporters gathered outside the courthouse in support of Durk, wearing “Free Durk” shirts as both sides delivered their final arguments.
Durk’s father, Dontay Banks Sr., recently spoke about the trial and expressed his disappointment over seeing people close to his son testify against him. He specifically called out Jam, questioning over seeing people close to his son testify against him. He specifically called out Jam, questioning how he could take the stand after Durk allegedly supported him following his release from jail.
“This stuff make your stomach turn. This dude Jam said don’t nobody helped him when he got out of jail except him [Durk], the only ones that looked out for me was him [Durk]. Now you gonna sit up here and get up on the stand and be lying on him.”
Banks Sr. continued, questioning Jam’s testimony and accusing him of lying about his son.
“Now you gonna sit up here and get up on the stand and be lying on him.”
Durk’s defense attorney, Drew Findling, also used his closing argument to emphasize his client’s career as an artist and his ability to tell stories through his music.
“He is a lyricist. He is blessed from above. He’s The Voice.”
Findling continued by highlighting what he believes makes Durk’s music resonate with listeners.
“The Voice that has the ability to express what other people think.”
Now that closing arguments are over, the jury will determine what comes next of Lil Durk as they weigh the testimony and evidence presented throughout the trial.