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Suspects In Young Dolph’s Murder To Stand Trial In March Of 2024
The other man arrested in connection with Young Dolph's muder, Hernandez Govan, also pleaded not guilty to the first-degree murder and conspiracy charges he faces.
‘New And Making Noise’ Podcast Episode 25: Key Glock
Memphis rapper Key Glock, joins hosts Incognito, DJ Misses and A-Plus in the studio to talk about his latest album 'Glockoma 2.' The post ‘New And Making Noise’ Podcast Episode 25: Key Glock appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Young Dolph Estate Announces Pop-Up Museum Exhibit Celebrating His Impact On Hip-Hop
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Memphis rapper Young Dolph was tragically and violently killed Nov. 17 of last year shocking the Hip-Hop world and, especially, his community in his hometown at age 36. Last week, Young Dolph’s estate released the emcee’s first posthumous LP Paper Route Frank. The estate also joined Paper Route Empire, the late rapper’s music label, and the Trap Music Museum in announcing that Dolp’s legacy in Hip-Hop will be celebrated through a touring pop-up museum exhibit. From Hypebeast: Related Stories The touring pop-up will kick off in New York City on January 13 through 15. It won’t stop there but will continue in major cities across the country, including stops in Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta and Chicago. Dolph was known for his philanthrop...
RIP Paper Route Frank: Twitter Salutes Young Dolph On 1-Year Anniversary Of His Passing
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 6 hours ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first ...
Long Live Dolph: Twitter Celebrates Young Dolph On What Would Have Been His 37th Birthday
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 3 hours ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first ...
No Sense: Young Dolph Tribute Mural Defaced Before Unveiling
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Justin Ford / Getty An artistic tribute to the late rapper Young Dolph has been marred days before its official debut before the public, and the artist has stated they’ve been targeted as well. According to reports, the mural that was created to honor the late Memphis rap star was defaced by two unidentified men last Thursday (July 21st). The act was caught on a surveillance camera, which showed the two vandals wreck the progress the artist had made to that point on the piece. The mural was being painted at the same shopping center in South Memphis where Dolph shot the video for “100 Shots”. It was slated to be unveiled on Wednesday, July 27th, which would’ve been Young Dolph’s 37th birthday. Cameron Hill, the artist commissioned to create the mural, shar...
Young Dolph’s Autopsy Report Reveals New Shocking Details About His Death
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Mendez / Getty The West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center has released the autopsy report for the murder of Young Dolph, and it revealed some disturbing details. Per FOX 13 Memphis, Young Dolph, born Adolph Thorton Jr., suffered 22 gunshot wounds that led to his tragic death, the autopsy revealed. The local news affiliates also state the report also includes wounds that entered and exited his body. They also revealed where the bullets hit. Per FOX 13 Memphis: Related Stories The locations Young Dolph was shot include forehead, temple, face, right back, center back, left-back, right arm, left arm, left chest, left abdomen, right chin, right neck, right wrist, and right shoulder the report said. Bruh. The beloved 36-year-old Memphis Hip-Hop star was ...
Two More Suspects Named In Young Dolph Murder Case
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Mendez / Getty Young Dolph was taken from us too soon, and the search for all those involved in his murder continues. Two more persons of interests have been named in the Memphis rap legend’s murder case. While three people have already been arrested and arraigned, Memphis PD has announced two more men who were allegedly involved in Dolph’s death. Reports TMZ: Memphis PD announced Sunday two persons of interest in connection to the homicide — 26-year-old Devin Burns and 26-year-old Joshua Taylor … both of whom the cops say they are unable to locate, and need the public’s help in finding. Burns is described as 5’6″ at about 135 lbs. and Taylor’s a tad bit bigger … 6’6″ at 180 lbs. MPD says Burns has unrelated open warrants for his arrest — but both m...
Young Dolph’s Partner Mia Jaye Talks Moving With Purpose After His Death
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @iammiajaye / Instagram The city of Memphis continues to mourn the loss of Young Dolph. In an exclusive interview his partner Mia Jaye details her next steps. In an exclusive sit down with ABC the late rapper’s partner revealed that life without her high school sweetheart has been difficult on many levels. “It’s been extremely difficult just having to pick up the pieces and to find the strength for my children,” Jaye told ABC News Live’s Linsey Davis in an exclusive interview on Wednesday. “Now that he’s no longer here, it’s just very tough for me to be strong for them and be strong for myself because he — you know, Adolph was my soulmate.” Related Stories Ironically her brother Jeremey Jerdine also fell victim to gun violence back in May 2020. Short...
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...
