The police department said it obtained surveillance video showing the suspects getting out of a white two-door Mercedes-Benz armed with a gun and approaching the rapper while he was inside the store. Police said the suspects, whose faces were partially covered, shot Young Dolph several times before fleeing the scene.
“This shooting is yet another example of the senseless gun violence we are experiencing locally and nationally. Our hearts go out to the Thornton family and all those affected by it. this horrible act of violence,” Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis said Wednesday.
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland tweeted Young Dolph’s death “as another reminder of the pain that violent crime brings. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. “
The rapper was almost killed in a shooting in 2017
Young Dolph is a native of Chicago, raised in Memphis. He released his debut album, “King of Memphis” in 2016, and he is also known for “Rich Slave”, which dropped in 2020 and rose to #5 on the Billboard chart. 200.
He had a number of hits during his career, including “Blue Diamonds” and “RNB” featuring Megan Thee Stallion.
In 2017, he nearly died in a shooting in Hollywood. He was hospitalized for weeks after receiving three gunshot wounds.
He added that he is not “someone who lives in fear.”
Young Dolph’s management company APA said the world has lost an icon. “His dedication, motivation, hard work and loyalty to all those around him have always come first. A representative said in a statement to Variety.
Artists and fans showed their gratitude.
“God bless Dolph, Chicago-born independent Memphis rapper. Loved by millions of ppl,” Chance the Rapper tweeted. “Always show love every time I see him, this is a tragedy God bless the man of his family.”
“RIP for my friend Dolph. This broke my heart,” Gucci Mane wrote.
CNN’s Chloe Melas and Amir Vera contributed to this report.
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