The murder of Young Dolph has led to the identification of a suspect. Young Dolph, whose real name is Adoplh Thornton Jr., was buying cookies at a bakery in Memphis, Tennessee, when police say he was shot.
U.S. Marshals say 23-year-old Justin Johnson is responsible for the rapper’s death. His arrest warrant has been issued and he is offered a reward up to $15,000 for any information leading him to justice.
Johnson is described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs about 190 pounds. His right arm bears Jaiya’s name.
Last month, Young Dolph’s fans paid their respects. They said that even though he achieved great success in music, he was always willing to return home to help others.
Young Dolph releases his first album, called “King of Memphis”In 2016, the chart peaked at No. 49 on Billboard’s charts.