Memphis Rapper Young Dolph Shot and Killed at 36

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November 28, 2021

By Noah A. McGee, The Root

The rapper was shot and killed while at a South Memphis cookie shop.

Young Dolph, Memphis rapper best known for his feature on O.T. Genesis’ 2015 single “Cut It,” was shot and killed at the age of 36…

The shooting occurred at Makeda’s Butter Cookies, a cookie shop in South Memphis. Maurice Hill, the owner of the shop, told Fox 13 that while the rapper was in the store to buy cookies, someone drove up and shot and killed him around 1 pm.

This is the same cookie shop that just one week ago Young Dolph was showing love to and telling people to come through and get some cookies…

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There was another person with Young Dolph during the shooting according to the Memphis Police Department.

Rappers and other people who knew and worked with Young Dolph took to social media to share their thoughts on the tragedy, how they felt about the Memphis rapper, and send his family thoughts and prayers.

Gone Way Too Soon Smfh Rest Easy Young Dolph 🕊 pic.twitter.com/N6S65Oe7E1
— First Class 🏁 (@1DJFirstClass) November 17, 2021

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