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  "id": 6863826,
  "title": "Lil Durk, India Royale’s relationship in focus after rapper’s acquittal: What happened between them; baby mama in focus",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/lil-durk-india-royales-relationship-in-focus-after-rappers-acquittal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T04:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/lil-durk-india-royale-s-relationship-in-focus-after-rapper-s-acquittal-what-happened-between-them-baby-mama-in-focus-101789185485954.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A photo from Lil Durk and India Royale's 2022 tour resurfaced online, sparking interest in the relationship between the rapper and his baby mama. The couple, who have been together since 2017, welcomed their daughter Willow in 2018. Durk, whose real name is Durk Banks, was acquitted of charges related to a 2022 murder-for-hire plot targeting rapper Quando Rondo. The photo, shared on X, shows the couple backstage in Chicago, reigniting speculation about their current relationship status. Royale has a daughter from a previous relationship, and Durk considers her part of his family. The pair's relationship has been a subject of public interest and speculation in the past, with rumors of a breakup resurfacing in September 2022. However, Durk has repeatedly stated that he considers Royale to be his girl, and the two have recently addressed breakup rumors, with Royale referring to Durk as her \"husband\" in March 2026.",
  "summary": "After his acquittal, Lil Durk's relationship with India Royale gained attention with a throwback photo.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Lil Durk verdict: Jury decision made in rapper's murder-for-hire trial? Details amid ‘quiet’ day at LA courthouse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/lil-durk-verdict-jury-decision-made-in-rappers-murder-for-hire-trial",
        "published": "2026-09-11T22:30:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "Lil Durk Acquitted of All Charges at Trial Over Shooting That Killed Quando Rondo’s Cousin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/lil-durk-acquitted-of-all-charges-at-trial-over-shooting-that-killed",
        "published": "2026-09-12T00:26:56.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Rapper Lil Durk acquitted of murder-for-hire at Los Angeles trial",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/rapper-lil-durk-acquitted-of-murder-for-hire-at-los-angeles-trial",
        "published": "2026-09-12T02:38:17.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "US rapper Lil Durk acquitted in murder-for-hire trial",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/us-rapper-lil-durk-acquitted-in-murder-for-hire-trial",
        "published": "2026-09-12T09:44:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Rapper Lil Durk acquitted of murder-for-hire at Los Angeles trial",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/rapper-lil-durk-acquitted-of-murder-for-hire-at-los-angeles-trial",
        "published": "2026-09-13T06:58:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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