Young Dolph, the popular Memphis-based rapper who collaborated with artists including O.T.
Genasis andMegan Thee Stallion, was shot and killed in his hometown Wednesday.
The fatal shooting occurred at Makeda’s Butter Cookies, local Fox affiliateWHBQand CBS affiliateWREGreported.
In a statement posted to Twitter on Wednesday afternoon, Memphis Police Chief C.J.
One male victim was located and was pronounced dead at the scene.
No suspect info is available at this time."
He continued: “The preliminary information indicates that the victim is Adolph Robert Thornton Jr.
However, this information will be confirmed once the identification process has been completed.”
Dolph was an emerging star in the music world.
Having started releasing mixtapes in 2008, he first saw chart success featuring on O.T.
Genasis' double-platinum single “Cut It.”
He also collaborated with rap superstars like Megan Thee Stallion, on his song “RNB.”
In 2017, Dolph survived multiple gunshot wounds after being attacked outside the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, an argument between Dolph and three men escalated into the shooting.
Fellow Memphis rapper Blac Youngsta and two others later turned themselves in to the police.
Praying for his family and friends !
Rest In Peace to my friend a true legend dolph."
to my friend Dolph this broke my heart."
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends."
