Rick Ross has voiced his disappointment over the lack of support for Lil Durk from Rolling Loud performers in Los Angeles. The festival’s lineup boasted big names but missed the mark in rallying behind Durk.
- The Chicago rapper remains behind bars on serious charges, yet the silence on stage was deafening.
- Ross took to Instagram to question why no one shouted ‘free Durk.’
- Lil Durk faces tough legal battles after being accused of serious crimes tied to his label.
- His potential trial in October looms with life-changing stakes.
Rick Ross recently took to his Instagram Stories with a pressing concern—why was there a noticeable lack of vocal support for Lil Durk at the Rolling Loud festival in Los Angeles? Despite an impressive lineup of artists like Playboi Carti and A$AP Rocky, Ross noted that no one publicly backed Durk, who’s facing significant legal challenges.
In his post, Ross straightforwardly asked, ‘How many n-ggas screamed ‘free Durk’ at that Rolling Loud? How many?’ His question was not aimed at any specific artist but highlighted what he sees as an unfortunate oversight by performers at the venue.
Ross didn’t just stop with his call for support. He also gave advice to young Black men, urging them to consider trades like plumbing or construction for their futures. Nevertheless, his main message remained focused on the lack of advocacy for Durk, repeating, ‘How many people said ‘free Lil Durk’ at Rolling Loud? Exactly.’
For context, Lil Durk, a well-known Chicago rapper, has been in jail since the previous October on grave charges of murder-for-hire. These charges relate to the 2022 killing of Saviay’a “Lul Pab” Robinson, the cousin of Durk’s rap adversary Quando Rondo. Despite the severity of the accusations, he was denied bail, partly due to allegations of poor conduct while incarcerated.
Court reports allege that Lil Durk misused the phone system in jail, engaging in three-way calls in defiance of clear instructions. Authorities also claim that resources for the crime, including flights and rental cars, were funded using a credit card linked to Durk’s label OTF. The prosecution’s case hints at a deep entanglement between his professional and personal life.
Should he be convicted, the rapper faces the possibility of life in prison, with even harsher penalties still on the table. His trial, postponed due to case complications, is scheduled for October, adding a sense of urgency to the need for public support raised by Ross.
Rick Ross’s appeal sheds light on the pressing need for solidarity within the hip-hop community during challenging times.
