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...
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...
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...