On Monday morning, Hernandez Govan, the man suspected of being responsible for the killing of rapper Young Dolph, went on trial.
Govan faces a three-count indictment for murder, murder conspiracy, and attempted murder. Last month, he turned down a plea bargain.
On November 17, 2021, Young Dolph was shot and killed at Makeda’s Cookies in South Memphis. Memphis Police posted a photo of two of the attackers within hours.
The suspects were then identified by investigators as Justin Johnson, another rapper, and Cornelius Smith.
Almost a year later, Govan was charged as well. He was freed on a $90,000 bail just months after his indictment.
NOW: 45-year-old Hernandez Govan has just entered the courtroom for his trial. He’s accused of being the mastermind behind the death of rapper Young Dolph. He is charged with murder, murder conspiracy and attempted murder. He rejected a plea deal last month. @3onyourside pic.twitter.com/MhSUbz8Mnj
— Shay Arthur (@ShayA_WREG3) August 18, 2025
