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Drew Findling Breaks Silence on Lil Durk’s Acquittal and What Comes Next
Lil Durk’s recent acquittal was a major legal win, but the rapper still faces federal custody. Two weeks after a Los Angeles federal jury found him not guilty on all five counts tied to the 2022 shooting that killed Lul Pab, his lead attorney Drew Findling is sharing what the verdict means and what’s next.
Findling said he’s very, very pleased and satisfied with the results in an interview with Complex published Thursday. But the attorney also described the trial as an emotional drain on the rapper, whose focus, after the verdict, has mostly shifted to his family and the people waiting for him outside.
The defense took 22 months to prepare the case. The long preparation was very personal for Findling, who said Durk faced the prospect of a life changing conviction throughout the proceedings. The jury also acquitted Durk of murder for hire and stalking charges on Sept. 11 related to the botched plan to shoot Quando Rondo. Prosecutors said Durk allegedly planned the attack in retaliation for the 2020 killing of King Von.
Durk was cleared of all five charges related to the case. Deandre Wilson and David Lindsey, also co defendants, were found not guilty of the murder for hire charges but convicted of stalking related counts.
Findling said prosecutors must understand that music is entertainment when they want to use an artist’s work in court. The defense argued that lyrics written and published for public consumption should not be automatically treated as direct admissions of real world events.
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Durk’s broader legal situation remains unresolved, even after his acquittal. He faces a separate federal case on charges including murder in aid of racketeering and a related firearms charge. Durk has entered a plea of not guilty.
The acquittal has brought relief to Durk and his defense team for now, but it has not ended his legal proceedings. Findling’s remarks put the verdict in the context of a long, emotionally taxing case while acknowledging another legal fight ahead.
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Young Thug Reflects on Rich Homie Quan Bond After Emotional Message From His Affiliate
Fans remain touched by the bond between the late Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug, especially since the two artists never had the chance to reconcile before Quan’s death fully.
Rich Homie Nard recently urged Young Thug to forgive Quan and put their past issues behind them, and Thug responded. Nard shared the message on Instagram, reflecting on how close Thug and Quan had been in earlier times and asking Thug to show the same understanding to the late rapper that he had shown to others. Thug responded in the comments, making it clear his feelings toward Quan were still strong.
He also addressed the history between the two artists, denying that he said anything negative about Quan. He remembered Quan saying publicly that he was gay and that his children even asked him about it. Thug was stubborn, though, about how much he loved Quan.
The exchange offered another glimpse into a complicated relationship that has been a topic of discussion among fans for years. While the full context behind Nard’s post and Thug’s reply isn’t entirely clear, it reminds readers of the love Thug still seems to have for his former musical comrade.
Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan were one of the defining rap duos of the 2010s, before they fell out around 2015. The artists themselves didn’t consistently fuel the public feud, but conflicting solo agendas and reports of tension tied their fallout together.
Thug has addressed the controversy around Quan at various points over the years, and members of Quan’s family have also come forward to dispute aspects of his stories. Their relationship has a complicated history, partly because of those earlier exchanges.
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However, Thug’s recent comments have been more about his ongoing beef with Quan than the old beefs. His comment that Quan was his brother forever was a bitter reminder that the two never got to resolve their differences before Quan died.
The exchange also sparked renewed curiosity about what could have been if circumstances had been different for fans who followed their journey from their rise as a duo to their eventual separation.
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Lil Uzi Vert Shows Off Boxing Skills While Building Momentum for Next Album
Lil Uzi Vert is giving fans another glimpse into their preparations for what’s next, this time hitting the gym and showing off their boxing skills, all while building anticipation for their next album. Uzi recently shared footage of his gym progress on Instagram, hyping up the upcoming project. The artist called the album one of their best and said they are ready for whatever comes next.
DJ Akademiks later caught a clip of Uzi on Instagram during a boxing training session. In the footage, the Philadelphia MC works out with a trainer, moving around the gym with quick jabs, defensive movement, reflexes, and steadiness. People soon started responding to the training video, many surprised by Uzi’s abilities. Some commentators also linked the footage to the artist’s previous beefs, warning potential rivals to stay away.
One of the most talked about beefs was Uzi vs. Rich The Kid. The two artists had a very public confrontation in 2018, and their feud continued when Uzi allegedly ran up on Rich. Some commentators also brought up Lil Yachty, but the details of any real beef between the two artists are less concrete. The boxing footage comes as Uzi works on their next full length project, alongside the online reactions. Earlier this year, the artist released the Maverick “Almost Forever” EP to mixed reviews.
Some fans liked the shorter tracklist and Uzi’s continued focus on catchy and fun material. Others were more critical, deeming it one of the artist’s weaker offerings. The reaction comes after the relatively modest reception of projects like Eternal Atake 2, putting more of a spotlight on whatever Uzi drops for his next full length album.
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Uzi’s rollout has also included weaponry imagery, and many fans have speculated the visuals are tied to the upcoming Maverick album. Repeated references to conflict have left some longtime listeners asking where this project is going.
For now, the boxing footage sends a different message. Uzi isn’t just about imagery of conflict; it is about discipline, physical training, and preparation.
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