Today would have been the 37th birthday of Young Dolph. The late rapper, entrepreneur, and visionary of Paper Route Empire leaves behind a legacy filled with classic bangers and moments that fans will cherish forever. In celebration, The SOURCE salutes Young Dolph a Happy Heavenly Birthday and recalls some of his most iconic fan moments. […]
In honor of what would have been the 37th birthday of Young Dolph, Paper Route Empire has released the late rapper’s first posthumous single, “Hall of Fame.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Dolph is in vintage form on the Bandplay-produced song, detailing his history, celebrating his accomplishments, and showing off his undeniable charm with uncommon […]
A Young Dolph mural in South Memphis was vandalized with paint. Fox 13 Memphis notes the mural sits at a shopping center off Norris Road and was painted by local artist Cameron Hill. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Young Dolph meant everything to me,” Hill said. “I’m 26 years old, so I grew up looking […]
A court date has been postponed for one of the men accused of murdering Young Dolph, born Adolph Thorton Jr., on Nov. 17, 2021 in Memphis. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 32-year-old Cornelius Smith was expected in court last Monday, but will now appear on July 29. Smith will appear with his co-defendant, Justin Johnson […]
A court date has been postponed for one of the men accused of murdering Young Dolph, born Adolph Thorton Jr., on Nov. 17, 2021 in Memphis. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 32-year-old Cornelius Smith was expected in court Monday, but will now appear on July 29. Smith will appear with his co-defendant, Justin Johnson who’s […]
Ace Hood and Killer Mike pay homage to slain rappers Young Dolph, Nipsey Hussle, and other Black icons in their new “Greatness” music video. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The “Hustle Hard” rapper shares his final music video off his recent 10 song project, M.I.N.D. EP. “Greatness” featuring Killer Mike released Wednesday via Hoodnation/EMPIRE. Ace […]
Justin Johnson, a suspect in the murder of Young Dolph, was sentenced to two years in prison for violation of his supervised release. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to Action 5-Memphis, Judge Mark Norris expressed he was “bitterly disappointed” in Johnson for wasting the multiple opportunities afforded to him by the court. Johnson was […]
Young Dolph’s legacy will be remembered anytime anyone steps foot in Jackson State’s Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium tunnel. The prestige historical black college university will change the name of its tunnel in commemoration of Young Dolph. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The new name of the covered passage will be called the Paper Route Tunnel. […]
Justin Johnson, aka Straight Drop, one of the suspected killers of Young Dolph, has been reportedly attacked in jail. According to TMZ, Johnson was struck by a fellow inmate. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Johnson is in Tennessee’s Shelby County Jail. During a phone call, Johnson was punched by a fellow inmate while he was […]
Justin Johnson, aka Straight Drop, one of the suspected killers of Young Dolph, has been reportedly attacked in jail. According to TMZ, Johnson was struck by a fellow inmate. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Johnson is in Tennessee’s Shelby County Jail. During a phone call, Johnson was punched by a fellow inmate while he was […]
The West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center in Memphis has released the autopsy report of Young Dolph. According to Fox 13 Memphis, Dolph suffered 22 gunshot wounds. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to the report, wounds both entered and exited the body. Dolph was shot in multiple places, including the forehead, face, back, arms, chest, […]
The West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center in Memphis has released the autopsy report of Young Dolph. According to Fox 13 Memphis, Dolph suffered 22 gunshot wounds. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to the report, wounds both entered and exited the body. Dolph was shot in multiple places, including the forehead, face, back, arms, chest, […]
Young Dolph’s memorial at Makeda’s Cookies is scheduled to be taken down. In response, people have gathered asking for the memorial to remain untouched. Dolph was killed at the location in November 2021. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The owner of Makeda’s, Pamela Hill, reversed course on reopening the business, stating that she did not […]
According to several confirmed reports, one of the people who was responsible for taking care of the memorial site of slain Memphis rapper Young Dolph was also shot and killed this past week in Memphis. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Friends of Jeremiah Taylor are in disbelief over the senseless killing of the young man […]
At the beginning of the year, Shundale Barnett and Justin Johnson were arrested together in Indiana for the murder of Young Dolph, but shortly after, authorities in Indiana released Barnett, who was charged with being an accessory to helping Johnson flee Memphis. Now, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Barnett and he cannot […]
With the continued bloodshed taking over the streets of Memphis, Lieutenant $hyne pays homage to his beloved brothers with his latest offering. As a result, he drops off his heartbreaking tribute visual for his new track, “Trials & Tribulations”. In fact, the respected record will appear on his debut album, Destined 2 $hyne, which is […]
Alleged shooters in Young Dolph’s murder, Justin Johnson, 23, and Cornelius Smith, 32, declined Judge Lee V. Coffee to assign public defenders while asking for more time again to hire their own attorneys before the next court hearing, scheduled for Jan. 28. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Dolph’s brother, who was with him when he […]
Alleged shooters in Young Dolph’s murder, Justin Johnson, 23, and Cornelius Smith, 32, declined Judge Lee V. Coffee to assign public defenders while asking for more time again to hire their own attorneys before the next court hearing, scheduled for Jan. 28. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Dolph’s brother, who was with him when he […]
Words by: Johnnie Buck Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Paper Route Empire has released a new project to honor Young Dolph who was tragically lost last November. The project is a compilation of songs aimed to pay tribute to the late rapper. The lead single is titled “LLD (Long Live Dolph)” which features Jay Fizzle […]
Paper Route Empire’s brilliant lineup of musicians come together for Paper Route Empire Presents: Long Live Dolph, a new compilation effort that pays homage to the King of Memphis’ legacy. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Almost every artist on Paper Route Empire contributes to the project, which spans eight tracks. The Ricco Barrino-assisted, gospel-inflected “LLD,” […]
