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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – – Galvanized by Young Dolph’s murder, more than a hundred people participated in a virtual town hall meeting Monday night designed to cut down on violence in Memphis. The meeting was hosted by the NAACP. Many feel the issue has to be addressed at the source by investing in poor neighborhoods. Tameka […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– A community is still struggling to understand what led to the killing of rapper Young Dolph – in the same community he returned to help. Legends in the music industry were also shocked following the shooting death of the young performer at the peak of his career. Someone who knows the power of […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A shooting is under investigation in Orange Mound near the house where Memphis Police possibly discovered a vehicle that was involved in the death of Young Dolph. This shooting came just hours after the vehicle was seen on video being towed away. Memphis police said this shooting happened just before 2:00 pm […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The search is on for the those responsible in the death of Memphis rapper Young Dolph. Investigators have received numerous tips regarding the shooting. It’s a level of community engagement that could make the difference in solving this case. Surveillance footage outside of Makeda’s captured the gunmen and the getaway vehicle. Since these photos […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It was a violent start to the weekend as two victims were gunned down in Memphis in two separate incidents. One of the fatal shootings, happened a few hundred feet from where Memphis rapper Young Dolph was killed a few days ago. Neighbors and residents said it will take community collaboration to […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – – Young Dolph’s supporters gave away turkeys in South Memphis Friday afternoon at an event the rapper held for years. It was at St. James Missionary Baptist Church in the Castalia Heights neighborhood where Dolph grew up and frequently gave back. “He had a big heart for the community he come from,” Pastor […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For the first time since the tragic shooting of rap superstar Young Dolph, we heard from the family that owns Makeda’s on Friday. Raven Winton is the operation manager of Makeda’s Cookies and the daughter of Pamela and Maurice Hill. In her own words, she told WREG what happened that day and […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As police continue to hunt for Young Dolph’s killers, stories continue to emerge about the good he did in the community. The Memphis rapper was a staple at K97 radio station, where he was a secret Santa and would give away gifts to dozens of underprivileged youth. “I think his legacy really just […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A young group of Memphis performers is getting their chance to shine alongside a multi-platinum recording artist. Thirty-five of the youngest and best drummers in the city of Memphis will hit the stage with Master P as part of his No Limit Reunion Tour. Thanks to a referral, Memphis Youth Arts Initiative […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Many in the rap community are calling for changes after the self-proclaimed King of Memphis, Young Dolph, was killed while buying cookies.  The rap community is calling gun violence to end after Young Dolph was gunned down Wednesday evening. Tom Skeemask, a Memphis rapper, wants Dolph’s death to be a catalyst for change. “I watched the young brother […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In response to Young Dolph’s death Wednesday, organizers of The Millennium Tour determined Rapper Soulja Boy will not perform at the FedExForum on Sunday. Touring company G-Squared Events announced the rapper will not perform during tour stops in St. Louis, Missouri (Friday, Nov. 19) and Memphis (Sunday, Nov. 21). A representative from […]