Dolph

Dolph’s Funeral Ceremony

Yesterday, many gathered for the 36-year-old rapper’s funeral service at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, in Dolph’s childhood neighborhood of Castalia Heights.

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The funeral program featured touching and memorable photos of Young Dolph. One shows him reading a book near a coffee table. The image is paired with a quote reading, “You get one shot at life, one life to live, make the most out of it, put as many smiles as you can on people’s faces, help as many people as you can.” In another photo, we see him & his grandmother photographed smiling brightly on a private jet. According to FOX13 reporter Jeremy Pierce, “The picture of him and his grandmother on what I’m told by a family friend is the first time she ever flew.”

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Dolph’s Tragic Death

Before Dolph’s shooting, he had stopped at Makeda’s, a favorite local spot, to buy cookies for a family member. Dolph, a pillar in his local community, had stopped in town for his annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway later that day. All in all, much speculation remains on who was behind this violent act against a hometown hero. Unfortunately, the investigation remains open. However, authorities have connected a white Mercedes-Benz linked to Dolph’s attack to multiple other shootings in the area.

Moving forward, the hip-hop world will forever feel the hole Young Dolph left behind. His life, legacy, and passion for giving back will endure long beyond his lifetime. To read more about Young Dolph, explore FMHipHop’s retrospective articles.

The bloody saga in the Orange Mound neighborhood continues. The neighborhood of southeast Memphis, where Young Dolph was shot and killed last week, continues to see gun violence. According to WREG Channel 3 News (Memphis), a shooting erupted Sunday afternoon (November 21) at the scene of Young Dolph’s tragic murder. In the aftermath, authorities confirmed one man dead at the scene.

Another Wave of Violence

The incident occurred just feet from where police discovered a white Merceds-Benz possibly used in the killing of Young Dolph. Earlier that day, police had towed the car off for investigation. Just a few hours later, gunfire erupted. Witnesses claim they counted five or six shots ring out. Afterward, an unidentified woman ran screaming in the direction of the shooting on the 1100 block of Bradley Street, as the suspect(s) fled. At this time, it remains unclear how many suspects had a hand in the violence. Furthermore, authorities have not yet publicly identified the victim. The Memphis Police Department reports that the suspect, or suspects fled in a black sedan. Authorities have not shared details on a make or model at this time. The suspect(s) remain at large at the time of reporting.

Memphis PD have not linked the shooting to either the murder of Young Dolph, or the attack on his memorial service last Thursday. In regards to the white Mercedes-Benz, police reiterated they have not confirmed direct ties between the car and the crime.

Honoring Dolph

Dolph’s murder last Wednesday has rocked the Memphis community, prompting calls for curfew by a city councilman. The cookie shop where he was killed, Makeda’s Cookies, has sought financial aid following the broad-daylight attack. Community members and celebrities alike have grieved Dolph as Memphis PD continues its investigation. Fellow community members have vowed to continue Dolph’s tradition of handing out turkeys on Thanksgiving.

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Garrett C. Owen

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