After months of legal battles and uncertainty, rapper Lil Durk has finally caught a break in his ongoing federal murder-for-hire case. A Los Angeles judge has agreed to revisit the terms of his detention, giving the Chicago native his first real shot at release since his October 2024 arrest.

The decision, made public on Wednesday, April 23, sees U.S. District Judge Patricia Donahue granting the defense’s request for a hearing to reconsider Durk’s bond conditions. That hearing is scheduled for May 8 and could mark a turning point in the high-profile case.

This development follows a new bail proposal from Durk’s legal team, which includes a multi-layered package aimed at satisfying the court’s previous concerns. According to reports, the offer consists of $900,000 in property equity, $1 million in cash from his record label, Alamo Records, $150,000 from a close business associate, 24/7 private security, and comprehensive electronic monitoring. The defense insists these measures are enough to eliminate any perceived flight risk or threat to public safety.

While this doesn’t guarantee Lil Durk will walk free anytime soon, it’s the first time the court has shown a willingness to re-evaluate his status since initially denying bail in December 2024. At the time, the judge stated there were “no conditions that could ensure the safety of the community,” citing the gravity of the allegations and his alleged influence on other criminal behavior.

For context, Durk—real name Durk Derrick Banks—was arrested late last year on charges connected to a murder-for-hire plot. Prosecutors claim he played a financial role in a 2022 Los Angeles shooting that killed Lul Pab, a cousin of rapper Quando Rondo. The shooting, authorities say, was part of a retaliatory cycle linked to the 2020 death of King Von, a close friend and collaborator of Durk’s.

Durk and his legal team have consistently pushed back against the accusations. They’ve argued that prosecutors are relying on weak evidence, including lyrics from a song he recorded months before the crime in question and unverified fan-made documentaries. One such track, “Wonderful Wayne & Jackie Boy,” was used by the prosecution to suggest Durk’s involvement, but the defense says it was recorded seven months prior to the alleged incident and has no connection to the case.

Durk, who’s embraced Islam more deeply while in custody and found community among fellow inmates through faith, has remained resolute in maintaining his innocence. Despite a challenging legal road ahead, this upcoming hearing offers a glimmer of hope for the 32-year-old artist.

While nothing is certain, the court’s willingness to listen suggests the door isn’t entirely closed on his release—and for Lil Durk, that’s the best news he’s had in a long time.