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Man Convicted Of Young Dolph’s Murder Gets 35 Years Added To Life Sentence

In September, Justin Johnson, one of two people who were charged in the fatal ambush shooting of Memphis rapper Young Dolph in 2021, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. On Friday (Nov. 31), the 26-year-old has been slapped with an additional 35 years behind bars, making his […]

Justin Johnson, Charged With Gunning Down Young Dolph, Gets Life Sentence

Justin Johnson, also known as Straight Drop, was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday (Sept. 26) in the killing of Young Dolph. The post Justin Johnson, Charged With Gunning Down Young Dolph, Gets Life Sentence appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.

Prosecutor Alleges Yo Gotti’s Older Brother, Big Jook, Put A $100K Bounty On Young Dolph

It's been three years since Young Dolph was senselessly gunned down, and finally, his murder trial is underway, and day one is already producing some eyebrow-raising developments. The post Prosecutor Alleges Yo Gotti’s Older Brother, Big Jook, Put A $100K Bounty On Young Dolph appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.

Suspects In Young Dolph’s Murder To Stand Trial In March Of 2024

The other man arrested in connection with Young Dolph's muder, Hernandez Govan, also pleaded not guilty to the first-degree murder and conspiracy charges he faces.

‘New And Making Noise’ Podcast Episode 25: Key Glock

Memphis rapper Key Glock, joins hosts Incognito, DJ Misses and A-Plus in the studio to talk about his latest album 'Glockoma 2.' The post ‘New And Making Noise’ Podcast Episode 25: Key Glock appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.

Young Dolph Estate Announces Pop-Up Museum Exhibit Celebrating His Impact On Hip-Hop

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Memphis rapper Young Dolph was tragically and violently killed Nov. 17 of last year shocking the Hip-Hop world and, especially, his community in his hometown at age 36. Last week, Young Dolph’s estate released the emcee’s first posthumous LP Paper Route Frank. The estate also joined Paper Route Empire, the late rapper’s music label, and the Trap Music Museum in announcing that Dolp’s legacy in Hip-Hop will be celebrated through a touring pop-up museum exhibit. From Hypebeast: Related Stories The touring pop-up will kick off in New York City on January 13 through 15. It won’t stop there but will continue in major cities across the country, including stops in Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta and Chicago. Dolph was known for his philanthrop...

RIP Paper Route Frank: Twitter Salutes Young Dolph On 1-Year Anniversary Of His Passing

Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 6 hours ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first ...

Long Live Dolph: Twitter Celebrates Young Dolph On What Would Have Been His 37th Birthday

Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 3 hours ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first ...

No Sense: Young Dolph Tribute Mural Defaced Before Unveiling

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Justin Ford / Getty An artistic tribute to the late rapper Young Dolph has been marred days before its official debut before the public, and the artist has stated they’ve been targeted as well. According to reports, the mural that was created to honor the late Memphis rap star was defaced by two unidentified men last Thursday (July 21st). The act was caught on a surveillance camera, which showed the two vandals wreck the progress the artist had made to that point on the piece. The mural was being painted at the same shopping center in South Memphis where Dolph shot the video for “100 Shots”. It was slated to be unveiled on Wednesday, July 27th, which would’ve been Young Dolph’s 37th birthday. Cameron Hill, the artist commissioned to create the mural, shar...

Young Dolph’s Autopsy Report Reveals New Shocking Details About His Death

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Mendez / Getty The West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center has released the autopsy report for the murder of Young Dolph, and it revealed some disturbing details. Per FOX 13 Memphis, Young Dolph, born Adolph Thorton Jr., suffered 22 gunshot wounds that led to his tragic death, the autopsy revealed. The local news affiliates also state the report also includes wounds that entered and exited his body. They also revealed where the bullets hit. Per FOX 13 Memphis: Related Stories The locations Young Dolph was shot include forehead, temple, face, right back, center back, left-back, right arm, left arm, left chest, left abdomen, right chin, right neck, right wrist, and right shoulder the report said. Bruh. The beloved 36-year-old Memphis Hip-Hop star was ...

Two More Suspects Named In Young Dolph Murder Case

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Mendez / Getty Young Dolph was taken from us too soon, and the search for all those involved in his murder continues. Two more persons of interests have been named in the Memphis rap legend’s murder case. While three people have already been arrested and arraigned, Memphis PD has announced two more men who were allegedly involved in Dolph’s death. Reports TMZ: Memphis PD announced Sunday two persons of interest in connection to the homicide — 26-year-old Devin Burns and 26-year-old Joshua Taylor … both of whom the cops say they are unable to locate, and need the public’s help in finding. Burns is described as 5’6″ at about 135 lbs. and Taylor’s a tad bit bigger … 6’6″ at 180 lbs. MPD says Burns has unrelated open warrants for his arrest — but both m...

Young Dolph’s Partner Mia Jaye Talks Moving With Purpose After His Death

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @iammiajaye / Instagram The city of Memphis continues to mourn the loss of Young Dolph. In an exclusive interview his partner Mia Jaye details her next steps. In an exclusive sit down with ABC the late rapper’s partner revealed that life without her high school sweetheart has been difficult on many levels. “It’s been extremely difficult just having to pick up the pieces and to find the strength for my children,” Jaye told ABC News Live’s Linsey Davis in an exclusive interview on Wednesday. “Now that he’s no longer here, it’s just very tough for me to be strong for them and be strong for myself because he — you know, Adolph was my soulmate.” Related Stories Ironically her brother Jeremey Jerdine also fell victim to gun violence back in May 2020. Short...