(CNN)Young Dolph, the rapper down albums similar "Rich Slave," died successful a fatal shooting successful Memphis, Tennessee, connected Wednesday at the property of 36, according to Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn "CJ" Davis.
The rapper, whose existent sanction is Adolph Robert Thornton, Jr., was reportedly buying cookies astatine Makeda's Homemade Butter Cookies successful Memphis erstwhile idiosyncratic drove up and changeable him.
"This shooting is different illustration of the senseless weapon unit we are experiencing locally and nationwide. Our hearts spell retired to the Thornton household and each who are affected by this horrific enactment of violence," Davis said.
No fishy accusation is disposable astatine this time, according to Davis.
"All of america astatine APA are shocked and profoundly saddened by the abrupt and tragic nonaccomplishment of our beloved person and client, Young Dolph," a typical of the absorption institution said successful a connection to Variety. "The satellite has mislaid an icon, a large antheral and beloved creator who has been taken excessively soon. His dedication, drive, hard enactment and loyalty to each those astir him ever came archetypal and helium volition beryllium profoundly missed. Our thoughts and prayers spell retired to his household astatine this astir hard time. "
CNN has reached retired to APA representatives for comment.
A autochthonal of Chicago who grew up successful Memphis, Young Dolph released his debut album, "King of Memphis" successful 2016. He went connected to person respective hits, including "Blue Diamonds," and "RNB" featuring Megan Thee Stallion. His 5th workplace album, 2020's "Rich Slave," roseate to No. 5 connected the Billboard 200 chart.
In 2017, helium was astir killed successful a shooting incidental successful Hollywood. He spent weeks hospitalized aft sustaining 3 gunshot wounds.
"I've been targeted since I was 17, 18, 19," Young Dolph told The Guardian astir the incidental successful a 2018 interview. "I conscionable knew that I was good."
He added that helium wasn't "a idiosyncratic that lives successful fear."
Following the quality of his death, chap artists and fans paid tributes to Young Dolph.
"God bless Dolph 🕊 autarkic Memphis rapper calved successful chicago. loved by millions of ppl," Chance the Rapper tweeted. "Always showed emotion everytime I seen him this is tragic God bless his household man."
"R.I.P. to my person Dolph. this broke my heart," wrote Gucci Mane.
Young Dolph is survived by 2 children.
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