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City Of Memphis Honors Young Dolph With Honorary Street Naming
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @iammiajaye / Instagram The city of Memphis continues to celebrate the legacy of Young Adolph. A street has been named after him in his hometown. As spotted on Complex family, friends, supporters and local officials unveiled Adolph “Young Dolph” Thornton, Jr. Avenue on Wednesday, December 15. The ceremony took place near Dunn Avenue and Airways Boulevard in the Catalia Heights neighborhood of the city. Related Stories Naturally the event had a somber mood but those closest to the fallen MC made sure to remind the crowd why the “Cut It” rapper was a one of one. “Adolph was just an amazing man, he was an amazing father, he was an amazing example of what a man should be to my son,” said Mia Jaye. “I’m grateful to have experienced him. And I’m grateful that t...
City Of Memphis To Name Street In Honor Of Young Dolph
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: handout / Handout The legacy of Young Dolph will continue to live on in his hometown. The city of Memphis has announced that a street will be named after him. ‘As spotted on TMZ the fallen rapper will receive a unique distinction in the birthplace of Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Last week local officials revealed that an intersection near Memphis Depot Industrial Park. The celebrity gossip website claims the effort is being quarterbacked by city councilman JB Smiley. While this was something Smiley wanted to do immediately after the “Cut It” rapper’s passing he apparently wanted to get the family’s approval to move forward with the gesture. Related Stories “It’s important for the city of Memphis to know that we’re going to celebrate our own,” Smiley ...
Brand Chinatown Market To Change Name Amidst Growing Asian Violence
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Chinatown Market While tensions continue to rise due to violence against the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) community some companies have shown their allegiance with the Asian community. One brand, Chinatown Market, will be doing a big pivot to do so. As spotted on High Snobiety Chinatown Market will be undergoing a major makeover in response to the recent tragic events. The line announced it will be changing its name in the near future. “The Asian American community is rightfully demanding all of us think and act more honestly. We should have done this sooner but it is never too late to do the right thing. Our name was inspired by the shops, people, and vibrance of Canal Street and Chinatown in New York but it’s not our name to u...
Mulatto Reportedly Considering Name Change After Backlash
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Atlanta-bred rapstress Mulatto has been receiving backlash over her controversial name, so much so that she is reportedly considering changing her nom de plume. During her interview with HipHopDx, the Queen of Da Souf rapper revealed that she is considering a name change due to the criticism. “I can’t say too much because we’re working on something right now, but I would be lying to say it hasn’t crossed my mind before,” Mulatto told the outlet. “It is a controversy that I hear and see every day as far as my name goes, so I would be lying to say no I never thought of that. But I can’t say too much because right now, it’s going to be a part of something bigger.” As previously reported, Big Latto was dragged over her name due to its problematic histo...
