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A Memphis jury has acquitted Hernandez Govan on all charges in connection to the 2021 murder of rapper Young Dolph, born Adolph Thornton Jr. Govan, who prosecutors alleged was the mastermind behind the ambush outside Makeda’s Homemade Cookies in Memphis, walked out of court a free man after jurors returned a not-guilty verdict on counts of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The trial, which drew national attention due to Young Dolph’s prominence in hip hop, hinged largely on the testimony of admitted shooter Cornelius Smith Jr. Smith claimed Govan recruited him and promised a $10,000 payout for carrying…
The second Young Dolph murder trial has ended in a not guilty verdict.Man Prosecutors Say Masterminded Young Dolph’s Murder Gets OffOn Thursday (Aug. 21), the trial wrapped up for Hernandez Govan, the person accused of being the middleman between the shooters and the person who allegedly ordered the hit on the Memphis rhymer. After over two hours of deliberations, the jury found Govan not guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. After the verdict was read, Govan hugged his attorneys. Footage of the verdict being read can be seen below.Read More: 16 Late Rappers’ Last Social Media PostsThe…
Jaylen Brown’s family life took a turn after his father, Marselles Brown, was arrested in Las Vegas for attempted murder following a violent altercation over a parking space that left a man hospitalized in critical condition. The incident unfolded on Wednesday (August 20) at All American Park, where police say Brown, a former professional boxer, stabbed a youth football coach multiple times during a dispute sparked by a “door ding.” According to authorities, the confrontation escalated after Brown allegedly struck the victim’s vehicle while exiting an SUV, leading to a heated exchange that turned physical. Witnesses told police they saw…
The “Old Town was hospitalized after police found him walking nearly naked through a Los Angeles street early Thursday morning following multiple 911 calls. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Lil Nas X was taken to a Los Angeles hospital early Thursday (August 21) after police encountered him sauntering down the middle of Ventura Boulevard nearly naked, prompting multiple 911 calls from concerned residents. The 26-year-old…
Kanye West’s YZY coin plunged over 60% within hours of launch after briefly hitting a $3 billion market cap, sparking crypto chaos. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Kanye West watched his freshly minted YZY coin nosedive more than 60% just hours after its debut on the Solana blockchain Wednesday (August 20), following a brief surge that pushed its market cap near $3 billion. The token,…
Soulja Boy showed off a new look and hyped up his surprise album, “Draco Season,” just weeks after being arrested in Los Angeles. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Soulja Boy unveiled a dramatic new look and teased his surprise album, Draco Season, during an Instagram Live on Wednesday (August 20) just weeks after his arrest in Los Angeles. “Draco season drop Friday,” he told viewers,…
Federal prosecutors pushed back hard against Diddy’s acquittal request, calling the evidence against the rapper “overwhelming.” AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing intensifying legal pressure as federal prosecutors urged a judge to “swiftly reject” his bid for acquittal or a new trial following his conviction on two Mann Act charges tied to prostitution-related conduct. In a pointed court filing, prosecutors argued…
Atlanta rap superstar Gunna, four-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated and multi-platinum artist, will host the first-ever “WUNNA RUN 5K” on September 3, 2025, at Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York. The event will be presented in partnership with Gunna’s nonprofit, Gunna’s Great Giveaway, and NYCRUNS. Free registration for participants is now open. Bib pick-up begins at 4:00 p.m., closes at 5:30 p.m., and the race officially starts at 6:00 p.m. Participants are encouraged to support charitable causes through optional donations. “Throughout the last couple of years, I’ve evangelized the life-changing effect of health and wellness at every turn,” Gunna said. “The ‘WUNNA…
Kanye West faced scrutiny after launching YZY Money despite previously rejecting a $2 million crypto deal to avoid scamming his community. AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Kanye West ignited a frenzy Wednesday (August 20) after launching his Solana-based cryptocurrency YZY Money, drawing backlash from critics who say the move contradicts his own warnings about celebrity-backed coins. West introduced the token with an announcement on social…
Happy 60th Birthday to the legendary KRS-One, the Blastmaster himself. Born Lawrence Parker in the Bronx, KRS carved out his place in hip hop history as both a lyrical giant and a cultural teacher. From the groundbreaking debut Criminal Minded with DJ Scott La Rock under Boogie Down Productions, KRS-One’s voice became one of the most important in rap. The album not only shifted the sound of hardcore hip hop but also introduced a revolutionary figure who used the mic as a weapon of knowledge and truth. After the tragic loss of Scott La Rock, KRS-One carried the torch forward with Boogie…