MEMPHIS, Tenn. —  The alleged mastermind behind the killing of Memphis rapper Young Dolph was booked in the DeSoto County Jail Sunday for stalking and various driving violations.

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Hernandez Govan, 44, was charged with stalking, repeatedly following, harassing, or making threats, driving with a suspended license, and having an improperly mounted license plate tag.

Govan was released from jail Monday on a $2,250 bond.

Govan is accused of hiring Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith to shoot and kill Young Dolph back in 2021.

Earlier this month, a judge set a September trial date for Govan, Justin Johnson, Cornelius Smith, and Jermarcus Johnson.

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Jemarcus Johnson has already entered a guilty plea for being an accessory after the fact.

Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith will appear in court on August 9 for a motions hearing before the scheduled trial date.

Govan is scheduled to appear in Southaven Municipal Court on June 26 for the alleged driving violations and go before a judge on the stalking and harassment charges on August 20.

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