Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. A post shared by MakedasCookies (@makedas_cookies), Makeda's posted a statement to its Instagram page, saying: "We are heartbroken and saddened by the passing of Young Dolph. Ive been targeted since I was 17, 18, 19, he stated in an interview with The Guardian. Born Adolph Thornton Jr. on July 27, 1985 in Chicago, Young Dolph moved as a small child to Memphis, where he was raised mostly by his grandmother. Memphis police say tips can be made to its homicide unit at901-636-3300or to Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH. Young Dolph, whose real name is Adolph Thorton Jr., is a famous Memphis rapper who was killed in a shooting back in 2021 at Makedas Homemade Cookies on Airways Boulevard. There is a cash reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of suspects, police say. When he was young, he witnessed drug abuse by his parents, the rapper said in interviews. She said police still don't know the motivation for the shooting. Both appear to be holding firearms. A rep for Young Dolph did not immediately respond toBillboards request for comment. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH. The rapper, born Adolph Robert Thornton, Jr., was 36. How Peezy Went Against the Grain & Achieved a Top 10 Rap Hit RIP DOLPH,rapper Lil Yachtysaid. The authorities sought to tie the two 2017 shootings to a running feud between Young Dolph and another Memphis rapper, Yo Gotti, who was not charged in either incident. Check out footage of the aftermath below. Messages on Young Dolph murder surface on suspect's alleged Rappers and influencers expressed their grief and shock after learning of Young Dolph's death Wednesday afternoon. "Our hearts go out to the Thornton family and all who are affected by this horrific act of violence.". In 2018, he said he turned down a label deal worth $22 million. Luckily, the rapper survived the We encourage anyone with any information on this incident to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH. Young Dolph Young Dolph was shot in Los Angeles in September of 2017 but survived the incident. A 43-year-old man was booked Tuesday on charges of attempted murder after RELATED: 'Focused, authentic' | In Celebration of Life service, Young Dolph remembered for compassion, creativity & connection to Memphis, RELATED: Two weeks after Young Dolph's murder: Where does the investigation stand, and what's next. Loved by millions of ppl. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free weekly newsletter to get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday. But there are going to be thousands of people we give another chance to and it changes their life, and they never come back.". pic.twitter.com/88vikuTOpP, RELATED: Reactions come in to shooting death of Memphis rapper Young Dolph.
