Young Dolph's Killer Alleges Yo Gotti's Label Paid For His Legal Fees

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According to Cornelius Smith, he felt remorse after the shooting, but not enough to turn down a paycheck.

Young Dolph's murder trial is finally underway, and already, some huge revelations have been made. Earlier this week, for example, Shelby County Assistant District Attorney Paul Hagerman alleged that Yo Gotti's late brother Big Jook put $100K on Young Dolph's head. He went on to accuse Justin Johnson, one of the alleged killers, of shooting the Memphis rapper. According to Hagerman, Johnson was looking to sign with CMG and earn some cash.

"Big Jook, the person I told you about before, the number two guy at CMG, he’s put out a hit, a hit, $100,000 to whoever kills Dolph," Hagerman said. "He has met with Justin (Johnson). He has met with Cornelius (Smith) and they think they’re ready to do it." Now, one of the alleged killers has made yet another bombshell claim. According to Cornelius Smith, someone from CMG allegedly covered his $50K attorney fees, though he couldn't confirm the amount or who paid them. “I don’t know exactly who,” he explained on the stand. “I didn’t get it in my hand."

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He added that after the shooting, it was weighing heavily on his conscience, but not enough to prevent him from allegedly accepting the money. “I already did it, I might as well,” he stated. This update also arrives just days after Smith revealed he wasn't paid the amount he was allegedly promised. According to DJ Akademiks, he said he was paid a measly $800 for the shooting when he was expecting $40K.

What do you think of Young Dolph's accused killers alleging that Yo Gotti's label CMG covered their attorney fees? What about them claiming that they didn't receive the money they were allegedly promised to carry out the murder? Does this claim surprise you or not? What do you think of the trial so far? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Caroline Fisher is a News Writer at HotNewHipHop from Chicago, Illinois. She started at HNHH this year, and has since spent her time writing about all that is newsworthy in the world of hip-hop. With a drive for hunting down the hottest stories, she enjoys documenting new developments in culture and entertainment. She also has an appreciation for hip-hop and seeks to cover the most important trends and shifts. She has a Bachelor of Arts which she received at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Having graduated in 2022, she majored in English with a concentration in Media, Rhetoric and Cultural Studies. Specializing all things music, pop culture and entertainment, some of her favorite musical artists include Snoop Dogg, OutKast, and Nicki Minaj. When she’s not writing about music she’s also a fan of attending shows, watching the latest movies, staying up-to-date with current events, photography, and poetry.
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