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Memphis Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Young Dolph Killing Case

Published 17 May 2026

A Memphis man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the 2021 murder of rapper and philanthropist Young Dolph, bringing the years-long legal case to a close. Cornelius Smith Jr., 36, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on Friday as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors.

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