Men accused of murdering Young Dolph appear in court

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The murder trial of renowned Memphis rapper Young Dolph is set to begin on September 23.

The suspects accused of killing the rapper, Hernandez Govan, Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith, are all charged with murder.

Johnson and Smith are accused of firing the shots that killed the famous rapper, while Govan is accused of plotting the murder.

We know that Johnson and Smith are both currently incarcerated in the Shelby County Jail, while Govan has been out on bail for a year.

Since being released on bail, Govan has gotten into trouble in Southaven, Mississippi.

He was arrested in Southaven on suspicion of driving on a suspended license and having a license plate that was not properly attached.

He also had an arrest warrant out of Desoto for “stalking/repeatedly following/intimidating or making threats.”

Young Dolph was shot dead at Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies.

Owners Pamela and Maurice Hil spoke with us ahead of the trial about how life and business have been since the murder and how the community has supported them.

They say it has been tough, especially the days after Young Dolph’s death. They say things have gotten better since then and they too are waiting for justice for Dolph.

“Some people come in here and start crying. It’s just beautiful to see his fans come out and support the business that he loved and try the cookies and fall in love with them,” Hill said.

On November 17, 2021, Young Dolph arrived at his Airways location. Shortly thereafter, these masked gunmen entered the store and fired dozens of rounds, killing Dolph.

They say things have changed now that they no longer see him in the store.

I’m glad they caught those guys and I’m ready for justice.

“We have our shirts ready to wear on Monday in support of justice for Young Dolph. We are praying for the family all the time and we hope that justice will be served,” the owners said.

Jurors are being flown in by bus from other provinces to hear this case.

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