Young Dolph‘s alleged killers’ court date has been moved after new evidence suggests the information is vital for the judge. Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith are the two men being accused of killing the rapper last year. The pair appeared in court on Friday, May 27, when the attorneys interrupted, …
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Suspect in Young Dolph’s Murder Gets 2 Years in Prison for Unrelated Violation
One of the suspects that has been charged in the fatal shooting of Memphis rapper Young Dolph has been sentenced to prison for violating a previous federal charge. Justin Johnson, the 23-year-old suspect in the murder of the late rapper, was sentenced on Tuesday. He was given two years for violating the terms of …
Read More »Young Dolph Murder Suspect Reportedly Attacked in Jail by Another Inmate
One of the men suspected of murdering famed Memphis rapper Young Dolph was reportedly attacked in jail by another inmate. According to TMZ, Justin Johnson, aka Straight Drop, was punched by a fellow inmate at Tennessee’s Shelby County Jail while he was on a phone call. Johnson’s lawyer told the …
Read More »Young Dolph Autopsy Report Released, Reveals Rapper Was Shot 22 Times
Tuesday the West Tennessee Medical Examiner released their findings regarding the death of famed Memphis rapper Young Dolph. According to the autopsy report, Young Dolph suffered gunshot wounds to the head, neck, chest, right back, center back, left back, right arm, left arm, left chest, left abdomen, right chin, right …
Read More »Young Dolph Memorial to be Removed From Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies Due to Safety Concerns
It has recently been reported that Young Dolph’s memorial near Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies in Memphis is set to be removed in the coming days. According to Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies owner, Pamela Hill, she has decided to keep the cookie shop closed due to safety concerns. The building’s owner caught wind of Hill’s …
Read More »Rick Ross Draws Comparisons Between The Deaths Of Nipsey Hussle And Young Dolph To 2Pac And Biggie
Following the December release of his Richer Than I Ever Been album, Rick Ross sat down with HotNewHipHop for an interview. During the interview, he compared the death of Nipsey Hussle and Young Dolph to that of 2Pac and Biggie. “Losing Nipsey and Dolph for this generation, I’m sure, was just as equivalent or greater to what BIG or ‘Pac was for my …
Read More »Two More Men Named as Persons of Interests in Young Dolph’s Murder
Two more men were named persons of interest in Young Dolph‘s murder. Devin Burns, 26, and Joshua Taylor, 26, have warrants by Memphis police. Memphis police have set the reward of the wanted suspects at $2,000 for each arrest. According to ABC 24, suspect Burns already had a previous charge from …
Read More »Third Suspect In The Murder Of Young Dolph Has Gone Missing
Authorities say the third suspect in the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph has gone missing after he was released from an Indiana jail in January. Law enforcement has issued an arrest warrant for Shondale Barnett, 28. He was arrested on Jan. 11 with Justin Johnson, another suspect in the …
Read More »Mia Jaye, Young Dolph’s Partner, Team’s With NAACP To Discuss Solutions To End Memphis Violence
Mia Jaye Jaye isn’t giving up on finding ways to end the violent crimes in Memphis, Tennessee. Jaye is the mother of late rapper Young Dolph’s two children and his lifelong partner. She is determined to fight against the ongoing violence ravishing Memphis. On Wednesday, she joined NAACP for a …
Read More »Prosecutors Could Seek Death Penalty for Suspects in Young Dolph’s Murder Case
Prosecutors could seek the death penalty against the two men accused of killing Young Dolph at a Memphis bakery. Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith went before a judge Wednesday morning for the first time on the murder charge. The pair were initially supposed to appear in court on Tuesday, but …
Read More »Blac Youngsta’s Lawyer Denies He’s Representing Young Dolph’s Alleged Killers
The lawyer who was said to represent one of the suspects in Young Dolph‘s murder case has denied reports that he is representing anyone involved in the late rapper’s death. After Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith were identified as Young Dolph’s murder suspects, it was announced that the alleged killers …
Read More »Mia Jaye, Long Time Partner of Young Dolph, Calls Late Rapper Her “Soulmate,” Says “It’s Been Extremely Difficult”
Young Dolph’s longtime partner Mia Jaye sat down for her first interview since his passing with ABC News Live Prime’s Linsey Davis to speak about the late rapper’s death and the impact it’s had on his family. “It’s been extremely difficult, just having to pick up the pieces and to find the strength …
Read More »Third Person Arrested in Connection to Young Dolph’s Murder
A third man has been arrested in connection to Young Dolph‘s murder. U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller revealed at a press conference Wednesday that 27-year-old Shundale Barnett was arrested and charged with being an after-the-fact accessory for helping Justin Johnson, the first identified suspect in Dolph’s murder. Barnett allegedly was a …
Read More »Additional Details Emerge About Second Suspect Indicted in Young Dolph’s Murder
More details have emerged regarding the second suspect indicted in the death of Memphis rapper Young Dolph. Following the announcement of the capture of the first identified suspect wanted for Young Dolph’s murder, authorities said another Memphis man had been arrested in connection to the crime. 32-year-old Cornelius Smith was …
Read More »US Marshals Capture Young Dolph Murder Suspects
The 23-year-old man accused of fatally shooting Young Dolph was captured Tuesday in Indiana by US Marshals. According to the U.S. Marshal Service, members of the Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force and the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force captured Justin Johnson around 3 p.m. in Indiana. Just last …
Read More »Paper Route Empire Releasing Young Dolph Tribute Album Featuring All Of His Artists
Paper Route Empire will honor its founder Young Dolph with a tribute album later this month. The label, which was founded in 2010, announced “Paper Route EMPIRE Presents: Long Live Dolph” on Monday. The project will feature multiple artists, including PRE acts Snupe Bandz, Big Moochie Grape, Kenny Muney, and …
Read More »Young Dolph’s Alleged Murder Turning Himself In Monday, “I’ll Be Back Sooner Than You Can Blink”
The man accused of killing rapper Young Dolph is allegedly set to turn himself into police on Monday, according to his social media. “I’m Innocent.” the 23-year-old Justin Johnson wrote in an Instagram Story. “I’ll Be Back Sooner Than You Can Blink.” Johnson, who goes by Straight Drop, is wanted on several charges …
Read More »Young Dolph’s Suspected Killer Filmed a Music Video at Home Where Getaway Vehicle Was Found
The suspect accused of shooting Young Dolph didn’t cover up his tracks. In fact, he mixed his music career with the alleged murder he committed. His whole mixup perhaps helped investigators with the needed clues to connect him to the case. On Wednesday, authorities released information on 23-year-old Justin Johnson, …
Read More »23-Year-Old Man Wanted for the Murder of Young Dolph
Authorities have identified the man wanted in connection to the shooting death of Young Dolph. Justin Johnson, 23, is wanted for shooting and killing the Memphis rapper on November 17 at Makeda’s Homemade Cookies, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. He is wanted for first-degree murder and also has an …
Read More »Blac Youngsta Responds to Backlash After Performing Young Dolph Diss Track, Uses Slain Rapper’s Last Name on Tombstone in Latest Video
Blac Youngsta has responded to upset fans about him still planning to perform the Young Dolph diss track ever after the rapper’s death. While at a club in Texas, Youngsta rubbed some people the wrong way after performing “Shake Sum.” The song was directed at Young Dolph in 2016 when …
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