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Young Dolph Murder: Man Sentenced After Pleading Guilty To Being An Accessory

November 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s been just over three years since the tragic and untimely death of Tennessee rapper, Young Dolph. Two men, Cornelius Smith Jr. and Justin Johnson, have since been charged with alleged murder. On Friday (November 22), a third man appeared in court over his alleged involvement in the shooting.

27-year-old Jermarcus Johnson, Justin Johnson’s half-brother, is accused of helping Justin and Smith Jr. communicate via cell phone while they were allegedly on the run from authorities. In June of 2023, Jermarcus pleaded guilty to three counts of serving as an accessory following the fatal attack. According to The Associated Press, he’s now been handed a sentence by Shelby County Judge Jennifer Mitchell.

Jermarcus Johnson Sentenced To Six-Year Diversionary Program

Young Dolph Murder: Man Sentenced After Pleading Guilty To Being An Accessory — Jermarcus Johnson, who is accused of aiding in the hide out and escape of Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith after they shot rapper Young Dolph, answers a question from Assistant District Attorney Paul Hagerman on the stand at the Shelby County Criminal Court in Memphis, Tenn., on Friday, June 9, 2023. Chris Day / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

She sentenced him to a six-year diversionary program. It includes job training, drug testing, community service, and refraining from owning a gun. If he completes the program successfully, his record could be cleared, per the outlet. Jermarcus was able to avoid jail time in this case, but the same can’t be said for Justin.

In September, Justin was sentenced to life in prison for alleged first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and felon in possession of a firearm. Last month, his team filed a motion requesting a retrial. “The verdict regarding the offenses of conviction was contrary to the weight and sufficiency of the evidence, and the evidence was insufficient to lead any rational trier of fact to conclude that Mr. Johnson was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt,” his lawyer Luke Evans argued. At the beginning of this month, Judge Mitchell added 35 more years to his sentence.

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Bankroll Freddie Breaks Silence On Drug Arrest Sentencing With A Fierce Shot At The Prosecutors

November 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Bankroll Freddie has broken his silence on his recent sentencing for drug trafficking and gun charges with a passionate statement on Instagram. He accuses the prosecutors and the judge of having a “vendetta” against him while also citing problems of racism in his home state of Arkansas. All in all, a jury found Freddie guilty of one count of conspiracy to distribute with intent to distribute marijuana, one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and another count of using a telephone in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

“Ain’t No Way These Folks Gave Me 12 Years &1/2 On Marijuana & A Gun On A First Time Offender,” he began. “Never Been In No Trouble … My Guideline Went From 60-78 Months Which is 5-6 &1/2 Years To 9-10 Years Off Bogus Upward Variance… These Prosecutors And Judges Have A Vendetta Against Me In My State For Fighting Them… Every Charge I Beat On My Case They Gave Me Upward Variance … If That’s The Case I Could Of Just Copied The Plea For Less Time Then That Come On Make It Make Sense… The Judge & Prosecutors Mad I Went To Trial & Beat 7 Out Of 10 Charges & I Didn’t Bow Down To Them …”

Bankroll Freddie Attends Lil Baby & Friends Concert After Party

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 12: Bankroll Freddie attends Lil Baby and Friends Concert. After Party at Republic on December 12, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

He continued: “This Is Cruel & Unusual Punishment I Will Not Go For This Ima Fight For My Life & What’s Right… I Got 5 Kids Who Love Me Dearly I’m Not Finna Just Let These Folks Do Just Anything To Me We Finna Stand Up & Fight The System …Its People With Way Worser Charges Then Me Criminal History Terrible & Got Less Time Then Me This Is Personal They Got Some Personal Against Me & This Ain’t Right … We Gotta Stand Up!!! … Racism Is Real Especially In My State Arkansas… Its People Got Less Time For Murder Than I Got For Marijuana …I Can’t Go For That #FightForWhatsRight #FreeBank #Share #Like #Comment #SpreadTheWord #JusticeForBank.”

Bankroll Freddie Speaks On His Conviction

Check out Freddie’s full statement on Instagram below. He’ll be serving 12.5 years behind bars in the wake of his conviction. Be on the lookout for further updates on Bankroll Freddie on HotNewHipHop.

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Bankroll Freddie Sentenced For Drug Trafficking & Gun Charges

November 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Bankroll Freddie finally received his prison sentence following his conviction on multiple charges including drug trafficking and firearm possession back in May. According to FBI officials in Little Rock, Arkansas, he received a sentence of 12 and a half years, although it’s unclear which of the Department of Justice-outlined charges this sentence is for. The rapper’s conviction was for charges of on count of possessing and distributing a controlled substance, one count of marijuana possession and distribution, one count of gun possession to further drug trafficking, and one count of furthering drug trafficking crimes through a communications facility.

However, the court also acquitted Bankroll Freddie on various charges, including one count of machine gun possession and other charges in the original indictment against him. This legal action stemmed from a massive drug and gun bust in 2022 that also involved his father and many other arrested individuals. At press time, there isn’t much more information about this sentence, Freddie’s situation, or the other charges that the court acquitted him for. While things could certainly be worse for him, this 12-and-a-half-year sentence is nothing to dismiss.

Bankroll Freddie Receives 12-Year Sentence

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For those unaware, this whole Bankroll Freddie situation also seriously implicated and caught up a couple of members of his immediate family. Per Arkansas Online, the court denied Freddie’s father, Freddie Gladney, his bond earlier in February. Law enforcement reportedly caught Gladney discussing drugs and weapons with three of his sons, plus arranging sales of contraband with his daughter, via wiretapped conversations. As such, all these individuals emerged as codefendants in this case. Still, not much else has emerged concerning these other codefendants outside of the family apart from the public updates on the Arkansas MC, so there is still some digging to do.

Meanwhile, fans wonder whether or not Bankroll Freddie got his jewelry back, which he requested shortly after his arrest. Considering this sentence and the heaviness of much of the original indictment against him and many others, it doesn’t seem like a likely outcome. Nevertheless, perhaps the near future will provide us with some more updates and developments in this case that could illuminate the situation further.

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Young Dolph’s Convicted Killer Gets New Sentence That Worsens His Situation

November 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Young Dolph’s convicted killer, Justin Johnson, just got an even worse sentence over the murder of the Memphis rapper. For those unaware, Johnson already received a life sentence for first-degree murder charges back in late September after the court found him guilty. Now, on Friday afternoon (November 1), Judge Jennifer Mitchell additionally sentenced him to 35 years in prison for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, as well as 15 years for possessing a handgun as a convicted felon. Those sentences will be served at the same time, but the 35 years will come after his life sentence.

If you’re confused, the basic explanation is that if something were to happen to the original life sentence, such as parole or an overturn, Justin Johnson would still have to face 35 years in prison for these charges related to Young Dolph’s murder. Johnson, along with another gunman, shot and killed the Paper Route Empire MC at a Memphis bakery back in 2021. This was due to an alleged hit that Yo Gotti’s brother Big Jook placed on Dolph, although those remain theories without full confirmation at press time.

Young Dolph At A Memphis Community Center Giveaway

Young Dolph Killer Sentence More Years Convicted Charges Hip Hop News — Memphis Rapper Young Dolph poses for a photo with a young boy during the 3rd annual Thanksgiving turkey and winter apparel pack giveaway at the Pine Hill Community Center in Memphis, Tenn., on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Key Glock Young Dolph Giveaway. © Ariel Cobbert, The Commercial Appeal , Memphis Commercial Appeal via Imagn Content Services, LLC / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Furthermore, this additional sentence comes after Justin Johnson motioned for a new trial concerning the Young Dolph murder last week. “The verdict regarding the offenses of conviction was contrary to the weight and sufficiency of the evidence, and the evidence was insufficient to lead any rational trier of fact to conclude that Mr. Johnson was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt,” his attorney Luke Evans claimed. “The trial court erred by admitting gruesome photographs of the victim’s body at the crime scene… admitting gruesome autopsy photographs… [and] denying Johnson’s repeated motions to allow him to sit at the counsel table.” Evans continued: “The cumulative effect of multiple errors at trial warrants granting Mr. Johnson a new trial.”

Of course, this controversy follows others concerning the murder of Young Dolph, such as a conflict between Dolph’s colleague Kenny Muney and Ralo. Muney felt like the Atlanta rapper and folks like DJ Akademiks engaged in “click bait” over this trial. Fortunately, both hip-hop artists buried the hatchet and came to an understanding.

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Young Dolph Murder Suspect Found Guilty & Receives Sentence

September 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Young Dolph murder trial reached a verdict on Thursday afternoon (September 26), as the jury found its first suspect, alleged gunman Justin Johnson, guilty. Moreover, two trials could still potentially take place for the other two defendants: Cornelius Smith (another alleged gunman) and Hernandez Govan (the alleged mastermind). Earlier today, the prosecution explained why Govan did not take the stand today. The court found Johnson, 25, guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced him to life in prison. However, the court has yet to determine a timeline as to Govan and Smith, a deliberative process that already saw many ups and downs throughout this trial.

“I don’t want to go into too much detail,” Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy explained to reporters about Govan’s absence. “But not every potential witness that we might have is necessary in a case. It’s not always necessary to bring everything you have to bear in order to prove everything beyond a reasonable doubt.” Smith and Govan also face first-degree murder charges in the Young Dolph case. A fourth accomplice, Johnson’s brother Jermarcus, already pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder charges.

Young Dolph Murder Suspect Found Guilty

A jury Shelby County, Tennessee, has convicted Justin Johnson of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder for the November 2021 fatal shooting of rapper Young Dolph, legal name Adolph Thornton Jr. pic.twitter.com/SKjHDbmBlG

— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) September 26, 2024

Furthermore, Johnson’s lawyer Luke Evans accused the prosecution of omitting Govan’s testimony because it would negatively affect their efforts in the Young Dolph case. “I don’t have the ability to wave a magic wand and give him a reduced sentence if he comes in and testify for me,” Evans reportedly told the jury. “So he’s to my exclusion, to Mr. Johnson’s exclusion and to your exclusion. And if this is a truth-seeking function, why didn’t the state call him?” “He is a defendant,” Paul Hagerman – Shelby County’s Deputy District Attorney – retorted. “He is not a missing witness. That would be be insane,” he added, defending Govan’s right to not incriminate himself.

Meanwhile, Young Dolph’s murder also faced some other allegations as far as who was responsible. Yo Gotti and his late brother Big Jook have been accused of being involved in this tragedy in some way. However, those remain unconfirmed and unfounded allegations at press time. We will see in due time what will happen to the other suspects in this case, and if more revelations follow.

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Tory Lanez Breaks His Silence After Prison Raid And Warns Of Impending Danger

September 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Tory Lanez says that his Prison Tapes series is on hold “until further notice.” He made the disappointing announcement on Instagram on Tuesday after prison guards seized the recording equipment inside his cell. He’s currently serving a 10-year sentence for his involvement in the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.

“However, I think it’s important that my fans know the truth about the crooked ass sh*t that’s REALLY going on here,” he began. “My cell was not raided and trashed because I learned how to record myself in prison or because I created ‘The Prison Tapes’. I was shut down because the ‘HIGHER UPS’ figured out what I was really doing with ‘The Prison Tapes’ and how many inmates were being helped in a life changing way because of them.”

Megan Thee Stallion Arrives At Court

LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 13: Megan Thee Stallion whose legal name is Megan. Pete makes her way from the Hall of Justice to the courthouse to testify in the trial of Rapper. Tory Lanez for allegedly shooting her on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Lanez went on to accuse the guards of “the most cruel, illegal, and unfair punishment/treatment,” since he’s been there. He continued: “For so many nights, I asked God to reveal his purpose in making me go through the ills of the prison system. I was later shown that purpose. I was placed in jail to suffer, to feel, and to witness firsthand the pain and oppression being inflicted upon the young black and brown men and women of my generation, I knew I had to change this injustice. So, I made a plan that when I got to prison, I would figure out a way to record music and put all the proceeds towards the legal representation of my fellow inmates, giving them a once in a lifetime chance to go home to their families on appeal and resentencing.”

Tory Lanez Speaks Out After Prison Cell Raid

Lanez concluded by revealing that he’s provided 472 of his fellow inmates with legal representation. He did so with the help of the legal firm, Unite The People. Check out his full statement below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Tory Lanez on HotNewHipHop.

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Blueface Makes Institutional Transition Following Sentencing Decision

September 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Authorities have reportedly transferred Blueface to North Kern State Prison in Delano, California, where he will serve out his four-year sentence for violating the terms of his probation. He had been behind bars at Los Angeles Men’s Central Jail since his initial January arrest. The probation stemmed from a 2021 case for assault.

Despite the lengthy sentence, Blueface expects to spend significantly less time in the California prison. Speaking with Gina View and DJ Hed for a recent interview on their radio show, Effective Immediately, he explained: “I got a year credit, so that goes down to three years. And I gotta do 33 percent of that.” He noted that he thinks March or April of next year is a realistic timeframe for his release. As for how he’s doing, he added: “I’m chilling, man. I’m in my environment…It’s like a little break from responsibility…I cut all my hair off I’m about to get the weight cracking. I’m like 180 right now; I’ve never been 180 before. I’m getting sized up, I’m about to bounce out looking like a dalmatian.”

Blueface Attends A Los Angeles Clippers Game

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 11: Rapper Blueface (R) and his son Javaughn J. Porter attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on December 11, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

In addition to Blueface, the mother of his youngest child, Chrisean Rock, was also arrested for a probation violation. Despite being able to get out of jail while awaiting her next court date on September 27th, Rock ended up missing her son’s first birthday. “Missing a significant event like a first birthday can bring feelings of sadness or regret, but it’s also an opportunity to reflect on the continuous love and care you provide every day,” she wrote on Instagram. “The forgiving ourselves. Moving forward, cherish the moments you have, and remember that God’s grace is sufficient for every need.”

Blueface Moves To North Kern State Prison

Check out a picture of Blueface’s mugshot that is circulating on social media below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Blueface as well as Chrisean Rock on HotNewHipHop.

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Chinx’s Alleged Killer Hit With 23-Year Prison Sentence

August 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Quincy Homere, who previously pleaded guilty to the 2015 killing of Chinx, received a 23-year prison sentence in court on Monday. Authorities argued Homere was jealous of the late rapper and, in turn, took his life. NYPD detectives had been trying to put the case together for years.

“Quincy Homere was sentenced today to 23 years in prison for killing Lionel Pickens Jr., a successful rapper, husband, and father who was mercilessly gunned down in 2015,” Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said in a statement. “Homere fired numerous rounds into Pickens’ car while he was stopped at a red light in Briarwood and then fled, leaving the young man for dead. Nothing can undo what happened, but I hope today’s sentence brings some solace to Pickens’ loved ones as they continue to grieve.”

Chinx Performs In Austin, Texas

Rapper Lionel “Chinx Drugz” Pickens performs at the Fader Fort at SXSW in Austin, Texas on March 16, 2013. (Photo by Julia Beverly/Getty Images)

In pleading guilty, Homere took a lesser charge of manslaughter. That result disappointed Chinx’s widow, Janelli Caceres-Pickens, who was hoping for a murder two charge. She wrote on Instagram, last month: “Manslaughter has me livid n heartbroken. He deserves to spend his life in jail … but we will be there August 12 to hear him get sentenced … CHINX WILL FOREVER LIVE ON THRU IS ALL!! Thank you to all that has continued to support us thru this journey!” She further elaborated on her feelings on the result while speaking with FOX 5 NY’s Lisa Evers in an interview at the time. “It was pretty emotional. I literally cried the whole time sitting there, actually staring at him, because there’s so many different thoughts and words are running through your head, and you know you have to keep your composure.”

Chinx’s career was taking off prior to his death. He had signed with French Montana’s record label. His posthumous debut studio album, Welcome to JFK, released shortly after his death. Be on the lookout for further updates on Chinx on HotNewHipHop.

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Blueface Draws All Sorts Of Fan Reactions Following His Prison Sentence

August 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Blueface is one of the most controversial and scandalous rappers of the past decade or so, and his journey continues. Moreover, authorities recently sentenced him to four years behind bars due to his probation violation stemming from an alleged assault case involving a security guard. However, other reports also indicate that the California rapper already received credit for time served and had 400 days removed from his sentence. As such, there’s a possibility he will see freedom within nine or ten months, but that’s still not a verified circumstance at press time, so take it with a grain of salt.

As you can imagine, fans had all sorts of reactions to Blueface’s sentencing. “B***hes watched Blueface and Chrisean destroy themselves and wreck each other’s families on tv for months and now it’s ‘i feel bad for the baby’ shut the f**k up lol,” one not so sympathetic fan expressed on Twitter. “I don’t wish jail on anybody but Blueface getting 4yrs & Chrisean locked up is exactly what they needed. They had no business bringing that baby into this world when they was living so reckless smh,” another user posited.

Blueface Receives Four-Year Prison Sentence

Speaking of Chrisean Rock, who’s dealing with her own legal issues right now, Blueface’s mother Karlissa Saffold recently called out Rock’s mother Charla Malone for allegedly not supporting her daughter enough while behind bars, manipulating her with claims of snitching, and turning her against other people. “Don’t send y’all kids out on a wild goose chase looking for people,” she shared. “Making them feel like people turned them in or told on them. If you want to use her for clout, she’s your child, do what the f**k you do. But don’t put your child in a position in their heart and in their mind where they can’t trust people that they might need.”

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Blueface and Chrisean finally going to prison pic.twitter.com/E2zfD1pFNb

— G-Love (@TokenBK1) August 9, 2024

Blueface locked up for 4 years!?! I actively prayed on his downfall pic.twitter.com/bvRXdM0NXk

— Silk (@TokyoSilk2) August 9, 2024

Ion wish ill on no one. But this 4 years in prison will do Blueface some good! Get yourself together! pic.twitter.com/A3KWVhvc23

— ęš (@ThaBestWay) August 9, 2024

Meanwhile, Wack 100 spoke on authorities arresting Chrisean Rock at one of his client Blueface’s court dates. Specifically, he claimed that she showed up because Blue’s other baby mama Jaidyn Alexis was there. In addition, Wack provided a little more info on the complicated dynamics between Rock and the West Coast MC’s parents, as well as her in-court IG Live session. It’s all a pretty chaotic affair, but one that hopefully heals up over time.

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Pop Smoke’s Alleged Killer Thinks He Deserved A More Severe Sentence

July 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

One of Pop Smoke’s alleged killers, Blockstar, recently got out of jail following his sentence for his alleged role in the murder. Since then, he drummed up a lot of controversy, or rather, Adam22 and No Jumper did when they hosted him for a controversial interview that many found insensitive and exploitative. But one of the most interesting parts of their conversation was when Blockstar remarked on whether or not he deserved a more strict punishment for being involved in the rapper’s death. His thoughts may surprise you, and his testimony on the matter speaks to what he saw while jailed as a juvenile, although it’s unclear whether or not he served in juvie specifically.

“They right, I did get off too lightly,” Blockstar said of people criticizing his four-year sentence for the murder of Pop Smoke. “But, yeah, that’s how it is in California. Well, I mean, I can’t say what should have happened to me. But honestly, I don’t wish that s**t on nobody. Jail is not nowhere a human being should be. Like, if you ain’t never been and you talking on a situation, you just need to shut up. That s**t is hell. It ain’t nothing, like, to be scared of. But it get like that where… It get like that, but it ain’t nothing you should be scared of, but it’s not nowhere you want to sit for years and months.”

Blockstar Thinks He Deserved More Time For Pop Smoke’s Murder

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“I’m not sorry about nothing,” Blockstar said of robbing Pop Smoke and being complicit in his murder. “It should’ve never happened, but I ain’t sorry. If I could go back, I’ll go back. But I ain’t sorry. N***as die every day. [Pop Smoke] was rapping about it. All type of s**t So, I ain’t sorry about it. I send my condolences to the family. I wish it never happened. But… I don’t regret nothing.

“Growing up, I just -– my people, my family told me, ‘You ain’t sorry for s**t,’” Blockstar went on about Pop Smoke. “‘Whatever you did, you did it for a reason and stand on it.’ It was a robbery. Nobody sent us. Nobody did none of that. That’s all false information. Nobody [was] intended to get hurt. Nobody… We was just kids being kids -– being kids from the hood. And [there was] too much movement… Movement from everybody. Too much s**t going on. Just too much s**t going on. It wasn’t intentional.”

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