The high-profile federal trial of Lil Durk has reached a major turning point, with reports indicating that prosecutors have officially rested their case after presenting their evidence against the Chicago rap superstar.

Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Devontay Banks, is standing trial in Los Angeles over an alleged murder-for-hire plot prosecutors say targeted rapper Quando Rondo. The 2022 shooting instead resulted in the death of Rondo’s cousin, Saviay’a “Lul Pab” Robinson. Durk has pleaded not guilty and denies orchestrating the attack.

The government had previously signaled that it expected to wrap up its presentation this week after calling witnesses and introducing evidence it believes connects Durk to the alleged plot. Reports emerging from the trial now indicate that prosecutors have rested, clearing the way for the defense phase of the closely watched proceedings.

Throughout the trial, prosecutors relied heavily on testimony from cooperating witnesses, including individuals previously associated with Durk’s OTF circle. They have attempted to convince jurors that the alleged attack was connected to retaliation following the 2020 killing of Durk’s close friend and fellow rapper King Von.

Durk’s attorneys, however, have aggressively challenged the credibility of government witnesses. His defense has argued that former associates had their own motives for cooperating with prosecutors and has questioned whether financial transactions and other evidence bearing Durk’s name actually prove that he authorized violence.

With the prosecution’s presentation reportedly complete, attention now shifts dramatically toward Lil Durk’s defense team and how it will answer the government’s case.

The stakes could hardly be higher for the Grammy-winning rapper as jurors move closer to eventually deciding his fate.

For now, Durk remains presumed innocent, and no verdict has been reached.