Chicago rapper Lil Durk has pleaded not guilty following his indictment by a grand jury on felony charges in connection with an alleged murder-for-hire plot that targeted rapper Quando Rondo, which could leave Lil Durk facing life in prison if he’s convicted.

Lil Durk has entered a not guilty plea in a Los Angeles federal court, marking a pivotal moment in a high-stakes legal battle

Late last month, Chicago drill rap pioneer Lil Durk was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after five other men were allegedly connected to the death of Durk’s rap rival Quando Rondo’s cousin. Today, a new slate of charges was filed against the Windy City rapper, according to Los Angeles’ Fox affiliate.

The latest indictment includes two additional felony charges against Durk Devontay Banks and adds him as the lead defendant to a previous indictment