Lil Durk is facing a legal slugfest in which federal authorities allege he was the mastermind behind a murder-for-hire plot … and his lawyers believe it’s a classic example of prosecutors grasping for straws with street-level rap lyrics grab because they don’t I have a real case against the rap star.

Chicago rapper’s lawyers Drew Findling and Marissa Goldbergfrom The Findling Law Firm, PCtogether with Jonathan BraymanAnd Christy O’Connor – tell TMZ Hip Hop… “When you see an artist’s rap lyrics being cited as ‘evidence’ against them, that is a glaring indication that there is no real evidence against that person.”

According to federal authorities, Durk detailed the steps that led to the rival’s assassination in August 2022 Quando Rondocousin Saviay’a Robinson To Babyface RaySong “Wonderful Wayne & Jackie Boy” as he rapped … “Told me they got an addy (gooo) / Got location (gooo) Green light (go, go, go, go, go) / Look on the news and see your son, you screaming: ,No no.’ ‘ (p***y!!!)”

The song was released in December of that year, several months after the murder – but Durk’s lawyers say the claim that there is a connection to the actual murder is unfounded.

They continue… “The allegations in the indictment against Mr. Banks are false and lack the most basic duty of care. The real truth is that Durk Banks is a Grammy Award-winning artist, a dedicated father and a loving husband.” “

“Mr. Banks is deeply committed to giving back to the Chicago community he loves through his Neighborhood Heroes Foundation and has hosted more than a dozen charitable events in recent years.

“He looks forward to fighting these false allegations in court.”

Last month, mayor of Chicago Brandon Johnson stood tall and even appeared to defend Durk after citizens called for the rapper to be deposed.

Same scenario also shared two local mayors who have received donations, but Durk’s team is not unsettled.