There are 85 article(s) tagged Young Dolph:

• November 2021

  • Car involved in fatal Covington shooting linked to Young Dolph slaying

    A white Mercedes used in last week’s slaying of Memphis rapper Young Dolph was the same car involved in a double shooting in Covington Nov. 12, according to Covington Police.

    By Frida Qi November 22, 2021

  • Herrington: Young Dolph’s background formed his music, and his life

    It can be tempting to separate the facts of the rapper’s life and the still very murky facts of his death from the music that made him a success and, in some quarters, a star. But, in life, he encouraged listeners to conflate the two. 

    By Chris Herrington November 20, 2021

  • Young Dolph’s holiday giveaway continues despite rapper’s death

    “None of us are doing well, but Dolph would have wanted us out here, so we out here giving back to the people just like he would have wanted.”

    By Yolanda Jones November 19, 2021

  • Rapper Young Dolph fatally shot in South Memphis

    Memphis rapper and Billboard Top 10 artist Young Dolph died at a local cookie shop after being fatally shot Wednesday, Nov. 17, spurring an outpouring of grief.

    By Yolanda Jones, Frida Qi November 19, 2021

  • Memphians offer support to Makeda’s Cookies

    A chef, a commissioner, and other Memphians are offering ways to support Makeda’s Cookies

    By Jasmine McCraven November 19, 2021

  • Penny Hardaway on Young Dolph’s killing: ‘We have to do better’

    The Tigers basketball coach and fellow hometown star said on Instagram video: “To get murdered like that, it just doesn’t sit well with me.”

    By Steven Johnson November 19, 2021

  • No arrests in killing of Young Dolph as leaders meet to discuss crime

    Fans of slain rapper Young Dolph Thursday streamed by the cookie shop where he was shot Wednesday to pay respects as police investigated another shooting near the site. 

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    Strickland calls Young Dolph slaying ‘horribly tragic’

    By Yolanda Jones November 18, 2021

  • Strickland calls Young Dolph slaying ‘horribly tragic’

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland spoke Thursday morning about the death of rapper Young Dolph. 

    By Bill Dries November 18, 2021

  • Music industry, athletes, fans react to death of Young Dolph

    “To the world, he was Young Dolph, to me just Adolph.” 

    By Jasmine McCraven November 18, 2021

  • Smiley, Lamar call for curfew

    Smiley called for working “together collectively to make a difference” and said a curfew would be a temporary measure.

    By Bill Dries November 17, 2021