American rapper Young Dolph has died in a fatal shooting at the age of 36.
The rapper behind albums like ‘Rich Slave,’ was killed in Memphis, Tenesse on Wednesday afternoon (17.11.2021) according to Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis.
The rapper, whose real name is Adolph Robert Thornton, Jr., was reportedly buying cookies at Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies in Memphis when someone drove up and shot him.
“This shooting is another example of the senseless gun violence we are experiencing locally and nationwide. Our hearts go out to the Thornton family and all who are affected by this horrific act of violence,” Davis said.
A native of Chicago who grew up in Memphis, Young Dolph released his debut album, “King of Memphis” in 2016. He went on to have several hits, including “Blue Diamonds,” and “RNB” featuring Megan Thee Stallion. His fifth studio album, 2020’s “Rich Slave,” rose to No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart.
In 2017, he was nearly killed in a shooting incident in Hollywood. He spent weeks hospitalized after sustaining three gunshot wounds.
“I’ve been targeted since I was 17, 18, 19,” Young Dolph told The Guardian about the incident in a 2018 interview. “I just knew that I was good.” He added that he wasn’t “a person that lives in fear.”
Following the news of his death, fellow artists and fans paid tributes to Young Dolph. These include, Chance The Rapper, Megan Thee Stallion, Rick Ross, Gucci Mane, Dj Self, Kenyan born Dj Poizon Ivy and more.
Young Dolph is survived by his wife and two children.
