The man accused of organizing the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph in 2021 has been found not guilty of being behind the star’s death.

A jury found a man not guilty of organizing the daytime ambush killing of rapper Young Dolph at a Memphis bakery in November 2021.

On August 21, 2025, Hernandez Govan, 45, the father of late Memphis rapper Lotta Cash Desto, was acquitted on all charges in the murder of Chicago’s rising hip-hop star, Young Dolph.

Jury deliberations will resume Thursday morning in the trial against Hernandez Govan, the accused mastermind behind the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph.

The murder trial for Hernandez Govan ended yesterday morning with the 45-year-old being acquitted on two charges for first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. After the jury’s verdict, the Shelby County District attorney shared his thoughts and said this was not the time to offer hindsight criticism.

Key Glock expressed deep frustration with the Memphis court system after Hernandez Govan was acquitted in the high-profile murder case of Young Dolph.

Hundreds gathered in Govan for the Elderpark Community Festival, a free event celebrating creativity, healthy living, and community spirit.