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Young Dolph Murder Suspects Arrested & Indicted
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Shelby County Sheriff’s Office / Shelby County Sheriff’s Office A month and change after Young Dolph was gunned down in his hometown of Memphis, TN, authorities announced that they have indicted two men who they say were behind the murder of the beloved rapper. FOX13 is reporting that 23-year-old Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith were booked and charged with first-degree murder on Tuesday, January 11. Related Stories US Marshalls say Johnson was captured in Indiana on Tuesday at around 3pm while Smith was arrested and booked into Shelby County Jail. Aside from facing murder charges, Cornelius Smith was also hit with attempted murder for shooting at Young Dolph’s brother who was with him at the time of the shooting at Makeda’s Cookies. Immediately followi...
Young Dolph Murder Suspect Still At Large Despite Social Media Post
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Mendez / Getty Justin Johnson, a lead suspect in the daytime murder of Young Dolph, is still at large despite claims he was turning himself in. Johnson, who also goes by the stage name Straight Drop, stated via social media that he was to turn himself in on Monday (Jan. 10) but the day has passed without the moment coming to pass. Johnson’s attorney said he was unaware of any plan by Johnson to turn himself in, according to Fox13 Memphis. Officials say Johnson’s charges are first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and theft of property between $10,000 and $60,000. This is not the first time Johnson was arrested and charged. Back in early 2017, he pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated assault after shooting three people at a bowling...
Young Dolph Murder Suspect Arrested in Indiana
Two suspects are in police custody in connection with the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph. According to WREG in Memphis, 23-year-old Justin Johnson (who raps under the name Straight Drop) was apprehended in Indiana on Tuesday by U.S. Marshals. Previously, Marshals offered a $15,000 reward leading to his capture. Last month, 32-year-old Cornelious Smith was arrested on Dec. 9 in Mississippi on an auto-theft warrant involving the Mercedes Benz that was used as a getaway in Young Dolph’s murder. The Mercedes was reported stolen on November 10, a week prior to the murder. Johnson also faces charges for criminal attempt-first degree murder and theft of property $10,000-$60,000 according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Smith is currently being held without bond. U.S. Marshall Tyre...
Suspect Linked To Young Dolph Murder Turning Himself In
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty The murder case of Young Dolph saw new developments recently after a chief suspect in the December killing was publicly named. Justin Johnson, the man linked to the shooting death of the popular rapper, shared that he intends to turn himself over to authorities while claiming innocence. Johnson, who also raps under the stage name Straight Drop, shared an Instagram story post stating that he’ll turn himself into the police this coming Monday (Jan. 10). “Turning Myself In Monday @201 I’m Innocent I’ll Be Back Sooner Than You Can Blink,” Johnson wrote. Related Stories Via an Instagram post, Johnson shared a video of a news story that, based on the framing and caption made by Johnson, was intended to paint him in a favorable light. If ...
Suspect Identified In Connection To Murder Of Young Dolph
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Mendez / Getty The shooting death of rapper Young Dolph sent shockwaves throughout the Hip-Hop industry and across the nation due to its brazen nature. Now, officials have identified a suspect in connection to the slaying of the beloved Memphis star and the search for the suspect is now in high gear. Local Memphis news outlet WREG reports that the combined efforts of the Memphis Police Department, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations, and U.S. Marshals pieced together enough evidence to name Justin Johnson, 23, as the man who shot and killed the rapper born Adolph Thorton on November 17. From the TBI’s Facebook page: Related Stories We need your help to find Justin Johnson, wanted by the Memphis Police Department and TBI for First Degree Murder, C...
Blac Youngsta Responds To Criticism of Young Dolph Diss Track Performance
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Sometimes beef lasts beyond the grave. At least according to Blac Youngsta after a clip of him performing his diss track directed at the late Young Dolph appeared online. On Friday (December 17), the rapper held a show at the Aces of Dallas nightclub in Dallas, Texas. During the show, he wound up doing “Shake Sumn,” a song from back in 2016 which levies a diss at Young Dolph: “Young Dolph Thornton wanna play ho/I’m on tour with the K ho/Mac 11, Smith & Wesson, extended clip, 100 rounds though/How the fuck you the king of Memphis, you ain’t from the city, you from Chicago/F*ck boy, you better lay low/Killers move when I say so.” He paused to light up a blunt and then finished doing the song. Related Stories Video of the performance...
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 ...
Young Dolph Honored With His Own Cookie From Black-Owned Bakery
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Justin Ford / Getty The shooting death of Young Dolph outside of one of his favorite spots, Makeda’s Cookies, rocked the Hip-Hop world as well as his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. The business has now reopened and its first act was to honor the slain rapper. The Black-owned bakery, named after young Makeda Denise Hill who passed away at age 6 from cancer, was one of Dolph’s favorite places to frequent. He had even done a video in front of the shop the week before he was murdered. Makeda’s two locations had been closed since the shooting, but the downtown shop at 301 Jefferson street just reopened. Operations manager Raven Winton wants to help keep Young Dolph’s legacy alive, and one way that they plan to do that is to name his favorite cookie from Maked...
Key Glock Breaks Silence On Young Dolph’s Murder
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty As the Hip-Hop world and Memphis continues to process the shocking murder of Young Dolph, his loved ones have slowly broken their silence on the matter. Now his day one, Key Glock, has become the latest to open up about the sad event as it seems many have been reaching out to him about the matter. Taking to his IG stories to vent his frustration with people checking in on him, Glock bluntly stated “STOP asking me if I’m ok. Knowing damn well I ain’t.” Following the murder of Young Dolph, Key Glock had deactivated his IG account as he’d naturally need to be alone and keep off social media with the craziness that followed the tragic news. Being Young Dolph’s cousin by marriage, Key Glock and YD have previously collaborated on ...
Young Dolph’s Team Moves Forward With Turkey Drive In His Honor
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Mendez / Getty Even though he is no longer with us Young Dolph’s spirit continues to live on. His team made sure that his annual turkey drive fed people in his hometown. As spotted on Huffington Post friends and family of the fallen MC honored him by continuing his commitment to community. On Friday, November 19 they hosted a Thanksgiving drive in Memphis, Tennessee at the St. James Missionary Baptist Church. Staff from his Paper Route Empire record label and the place of worship gave out turkeys, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce and other sides to people in need. According to those in attendance this had been an effort that had been in the works for sometime. Additionally Dolph had planned to be in attendance. Related Stories PRE employee Bee Bee...
Young Dolph’s Wifey Breaks Her Silence On His Tragic Passing
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @iammiajaye / Instagram Two days ago the Hip-Hop world was shocked when news came out of Memphis, Tennessee that hometown hero, Young Dolph was shot and killed while picking up cookies for his mother. With the Hip-Hop world pouring out their hearts, prayers, and wishes on social media, no one had heard anything from Dolph’s immediate family until now. Taking to her own Instagram page to express her personal grief, Young Dolph’s girlfriend/baby mama, Mia Jaye thanked everyone for their support while reminding everyone that this is a particularly hard time for herself and her children. Asking for God to give her strength, Mia Jay ended her heartfelt post with a simple question: “Question is… How am I going to tell to my babies that daddy is never coming hom...
