Other pictures from the crime scene show a large police presence with people recording the aftermath on their phones. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Remembering Young Dolph. The funeral service at First Baptist Church on Broad Avenue for the rapper, whose real name is Adolph Thornton Jr., came nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed Nov. 17 at Makeda's Homemade Butter Cookies on Airways Boulevard. A photo of late rapper Young Dolph is displayed on stage during a celebration of life tribute held at FedExForum on Dec. 16, 2021 in Memphis, Tenn. Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal via USA Today Network This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis funeral home shares pictures of Young Dolph's funeral service, 'Our angel': Young Dolph's family issues first official statement since his death, Here's what we know about suspects, reports of shootings, Memphis funeral home shares pictures of Young Dolph's funeral service, Chicago police chief, U.S. attorney resign after Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection. Earlier this week, the city of Memphis dedicated a street to Young Dolph, and has deemed the date of his death, November 17, a day of service in the city. loved by millions of ppl. TheGrio is now on Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and Roku. So far, no one has been arrested for his death. The rapper, whose real name Adolph Robert Thornton Jr, shared pictures on Instagram with a slogan that appears to foreshadow the tragic shooting death on Wednesday. The investigation into the shooting that killed Thornton is ongoing and Memphis Police Departments asks that anyone with information call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-2274. We were in the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades, seeing this living hell.". The star has accumulated over 4.4million followers on Instagram, a platform that several social media users flooded to share their condolences. "This shooting is another example of the senseless gun violence we are experiencing locally and nationwide," Davis said. On Wednesday just before 6 p.m., Memphis Police Department Chief CJ Davis said in a statement that preliminary information indicated Thornton was the victim. Funeral Services were held Tuesday for Memphis rapper Young Dolph, gunned down at a local cookie shop. "They saying you dead I hope not," one user wrote, while another said "Damn rip. Fox 13 reporter Jeremy Pierre tweeted photos of thefuneral program, which included one picture of the 36-year-old and his grandmother together on an airplane. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. Those with information on the shooting have been asked to call 901-528-CASH. Rapper Young Dolph was shot dead in front of a cookie store in Memphis Dolph was recognized for his frequent service and history of giving to the local community. I have gotten confirmation on the legitimacy of these photos from three separate law enforcement sources showing the gunmen responsible for killing Memphis rapper Young Dolph. Young Dolphs longtime love and partner Mia Jaye posted a moving tribute video in her Instagram account with photos of the performer and their family together in "Real independent Memphis rapper born in Chicago. The victim will be identified once the next of kin notification has been completed," the department wrote on Twitter. Family and friends who Megan Thee Stallion posted a tribute to Young Dolph on herInstagram. Tre and Ari, the rapper's young kids, shared emotional tributes to their father. As we Three months before his death at Makeda's Cookies. He's guiding us. Dolph was one of the most Long Live My King My Heart My Soulmate I love you, the Momeo founder captioned the post. "Even when leaving school, you either had to go up past the two stores and the corner, where everything is going on or walk up this long ass boring street up the hill to go home. "It's definitely painful to not have him in our lives, but one thing I know for sure, for certain, is that he is in our hearts. Rappers Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, and T.I., all paid tribute to the slain emcee. These iconic individuals continuously catalyze some of the most significant moments in pop culture. In 2020, Mia Jaye launched a campaign through her clothing line, Momeo. ", More: 'Our angel': Young Dolph's family issues first official statement since his death, Young Dolph's shooting death: Here's what we know about suspects, reports of shootings. "News better be fake.". The city of Memphis dedicated a street in his name Wednesday, and Nov. 17, the day he died, will be recognized as a Day of Service in the city. When he was killed, Dolph was in Memphis to participate in a Thanksgiving charity event. Maurice Hill, the owner of the shop where the shooting happened, toldFOX13his employees saidYoung Dolphwalked into the store to buy cookies. There was also a tribute from R&B songstress Monica. These iconic individuals continuously catalyze some of the most significant moments in pop culture. Young Dolph was honored at a public memorial at the FedExForum arena in Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday afternoon as fans and community members gathered to pay tribute to the slain rapper one month after his death. Law enforcement officials said Wednesday that Young Dolph was fatally shot at a bakery in Memphis, Tennessee. "We wanted to go past where the action is. ", Jaye reflected on Dolph's "selflessness" and his devotion to his children and said that she fell in love with him for his "heart of gold" and his "benevolent spirit. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS, Jury inspect eerie Murdaugh murder scene where mom & son were executed, US Navy faces being totally outgunned by China in just seven years, says expert, Dances with Wolves actor pleads not guilty in 'sex cult' case, TikTok star, 28, is charged with child abuse after 'attack on boyfriend', 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Rapper Young Dolph holding a custom backpack from his collaboration with SPRAYGROUND, Rapper Young Dolph's custom bags from his collaboration with SPRAYGROUND, Young Dolph and Mia Jaye standing alongside their two children, Young Dolph song sparked fears he would die just weeks before he was shot and killed as fans suspect death could be fake, The artist was related to the late rapper Juice WRLD. Alleged photos from the private funeral allegedly show that Young Dolph was buried with $50K in cash resting along with his dead body. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET) (NEXSTAR) News of the death of rapper Young Dolph, who was reportedly gunned down in Memphis Wednesday, prompted an Here's why. WebYOUNG DOLPHS FUNERAL PICTURES - YouTube Sharing with the people who love Adolph Thornton Jr. the most his transitioning pictures Sharing with the people who love Adolph "God bless Dolph," Chance the Rapper wrote on Twitter Wednesday afternoon. Dolph leaves behind his two children, a daughter, and a son, that he reportedly shares with Mia Jayes. Newsweek has reached out to police in Memphis for comment about the photos but did not hear back in time for publication on Thursday morning. "He was so genuine so real so kind to me.". Fox 13 reporter Jeremy Pierre, who attended Dolphs Celebration of Life, tweeted photos of the funeral program. At the public event held Thursday, a month after the Memphis emcee was killed, Dolphs son said his dad trained him to be a good man when I grow up.. Read Full Obituary. He's our angel. DEVASTATING pictures have been released of rapper Young Dolph's body and camouflaged Lamborghini being towed away from where he was reportedly shot MEMPHIS, Tenn. Memphis-based rapper Young Dolph, whose real name is Adolph Thorton, Jr., was shot and killed Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 at the age of 36. Paragliders record never-before-seen footage of world's second-tallest mountain, Elizabeth Holmes has 2nd child as prison sentence looms, Dozens of sharks swarm fishing boat in feeding frenzy off Louisiana coast, video shows, Brunt of storm moving out of SoCal, light showers on tap Wednesday, Wake-Up Weather: AM showers then mild and breezy, There's no shortage of salt for NYC roads. I have two blessings. WebYoung Dolph was a rapper known for music including his Top 5 2020 album Rich Slave. We invite you to share condolences for Young Dolph in our Guest Book. In the pictures being shared on social media Young Dolphs casket is clear, so you could see in Memphis, Tennessee, Dolph revealed a custom collaboration with SPRAYGROUND which featured backpacks and shoulder bags. Over the past decade, Young Dolph rose to prominence in the indie hip-hop scene by releasing a series of mixtapes and founded his independent record label Paper Route Empire in 2010. Hes our guiding star., Little Tre said that his dad trained me to be a good man when I grow up., Young Dolphs children, Adolph and Aria Thornton, just spoke at the rappers Celebration of Life memorial service: pic.twitter.com/7TzlLgrjpx, philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) December 16, 2021, Since he had [died], Im gonna make it up to the whole world, Tre added, and Im gonna be the greatest person youll ever know., The rappers daughter, Ari, said that her father is still in my heart, and that she will keep thinking of him for forever and ever.. "Were truly honored to be chosen to provide the professional services to the Thornton and P. R. E. family and we pray that our services exceeded each of your expectations," the funeral home's post read. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. Always showed love everytime I seen him this is tragic God bless his family man," he added. PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 29: Young Dolph from Young Dolph & Key Glock performs at Le Trianon on November 29, 2019 in Paris, The 36-year-old rapper previously spoke about his belief thathe has been a target of violencesince his teenage years. FILE PHOTO: Rapper Young Dolph performs onstage at night four of the Late Night Concert during the 2017 BET Experience at The Novo by Microsoft on June 25, On Wednesday (Dec. 1), Jaye took to Instagram to share a compilation of photos of the late rapper with his family. "He was all about giving back to the community," Turner said. The best thing that we can do to honor the legacy of Young Dolph is to try to stop the violence in the community and make a better way for our young people, he said. Reporters at the scene claimed that members of the community were turning up to the scene, with some lying on the ground in tears. Memphis news station Fox 13 reported Thursday that it confirmed the validity of the photos with three law enforcement sources. Second pic Dolphs body from a different angle. The rapper, whosereal name Adolph Robert Thornton Jr, shared pictures on Instagram with a slogan that appears to foreshadow the tragic shooting death on Wednesday. In a statement following the shooting, Makeda's said that it would be closing for the day because of the "senseless tragedy.". Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS, Jury inspect eerie Murdaugh murder scene where mom & son were executed, US Navy faces being totally outgunned by China in just seven years, says expert, Dances with Wolves actor pleads not guilty in 'sex cult' case, TikTok star, 28, is charged with child abuse after 'attack on boyfriend', 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Young Dolph's Lamborghini is seen parked outside the store where he was allegedly shot, The car was later towed away from the scene, Young Dolph was reportedly gunned down on Wednesday afternoon, Smashed windows at the scene of the crime, A Memphis police officer hugs the family of Young Dolph after he was killed outside of a store, An officer surveys the scene outside the bakery, Young Dolph shot and killed at 36: rapper pronounced dead after being hit in gunfire at Makedas Cookies in Memphis. "[Gun violence] has hit home again for her," Reid said, adding that they hope to expand the campaign but they are still in the planning stages. Jaye and the late Memphis MC share two young children together. One picture showed the 36-year-old and his I have two angels watching over me, she wrote on a photo of herself with Dolph and her brother Jeremy Jerdine, who also lost his life to gun violence. 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