A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Young Dolph's life and career.
Young Dolph, born Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., was a prominent American rapper and songwriter. He gained initial recognition for his feature on O.T. Genasis' hit song "Cut It" in 2015, which reached the Billboard Hot 100's top 40. His debut album, 'King of Memphis' in 2016, charted on the Billboard 200. Dolph achieved further success with his fifth album, 'Rich Slave' (2020), which peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 chart. He was a significant figure in the Memphis rap scene.
In 2015, Justin Johnson was reportedly convicted of aggravated rape.
In February 2017, Young Dolph released a diss track against Yo Gotti and faced a shooting incident in Charlotte, North Carolina, where his car was shot over 100 times.
In September 2017, Young Dolph was shot multiple times, leading to a period of recovery and increased publicity.
On September 26, 2017, Young Dolph was shot outside a retail store in Hollywood, Los Angeles, and was hospitalized in critical condition.
On November 17, 2021, Young Dolph was fatally shot in Memphis, Tennessee, marking a tragic end to his life and career.
On January 5, 2022, police identified Justin Johnson as a suspect in Young Dolph's murder and issued a first-degree murder warrant.
On November 10, 2022, Hernandez Govan was indicted as a third suspect for the murder of Young Dolph and conspiracy to commit murder, alleged to have ordered the crime.
In June 2023, Jemarcus Johnson reached a plea deal, pleading guilty to accessory after-the-fact in exchange for the conspiracy to murder charge being dropped and agreeing to testify against other suspects.
On September 26, 2024, Justin Johnson was found guilty on all counts and sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Young Dolph.
On October 9, 2024, Govan's trial date was set for March 10, 2025, in relation to Young Dolph's murder case.
March 10, 2025, is the date Govan's trial is set to begin.
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