Lil Durk’s legal battle has entered another crucial stage, with a federal judge scheduling a bond hearing for November 4, 2026, as the Chicago rapper seeks release from custody while additional charges remain pending.

The hearing is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. before U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. According to reports, the court has also directed the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office to appear and provide an updated bail report ahead of the hearing.

The development comes just days after Lil Durk, whose legal name is Durk Banks, was acquitted on all five counts presented to a Los Angeles federal jury in his first trial. Despite that verdict, the Grammy-winning rapper remains behind bars because separate federal allegations that were previously severed from the first trial have not yet been resolved.

Durk’s attorneys are now expected to argue that he should be released under appropriate bond conditions while the remaining case moves through the federal court system.

The November 4 hearing does not automatically mean Durk will be released. Judge Fitzgerald will determine whether bond should be granted after considering arguments from both sides, the updated bail assessment and any proposed conditions of release.

The hearing could become one of the most closely watched moments in Durk’s federal case, especially following his recent courtroom victory. His supporters have repeatedly called for his release, but the ultimate decision will rest with the judge.

Meanwhile, questions remain about the timetable for Durk’s next trial. Recent court developments have created uncertainty around the previously discussed October schedule, with the latest bond hearing now set for November.

For Lil Durk, November 4 could therefore mark another significant turning point as his defense team makes its latest push to bring the rapper home while the remaining legal proceedings continue.