Chicago rapper Lil Durk is facing a serious escalation in his ongoing legal case, as prosecutors have filed a new charge accusing him of stalking resulting in death. The charge, added on May 1, marks a significant and troubling development in the complex legal proceedings that have followed his October 2023 detention.

According to recently obtained court documents, prosecutors allege that Durk’s actions are connected to the 2022 killing of Saviay’a Robinson, a cousin of fellow rapper Quando Rondo. While prosecutors emphasized that the case does not concern Durk’s music career, they argued that the severity of the allegations makes him a potential flight risk.

This new charge suggests that authorities now believe there is a direct link between Durk’s alleged conduct and Robinson’s death an assertion that significantly raises the stakes for his defense team.

In a minor legal win for the rapper, the updated indictment removes previous references to his rap lyrics. Prosecutors had initially pointed to some of Durk’s lyrics as evidence, but his legal team objected, arguing that using his music against him amounted to an attack on artistic expression. The court appears to have sided with that argument at least for now.

As legal proceedings continue, it remains unclear how the upgraded charge will affect Durk’s chances of release or alter his defense strategy. With the case growing increasingly complex, all eyes will be on the courtroom as developments unfold.