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The Long Live Dolph mixtape will arrive on Jan. 21

It was announced today (Jan. 10), that the late Young Dolph’s label will be releasing a compilation mixtape titled Paper Route Empire Presents: Long Live Dolph, on Jan. 21.

The mixtape will feature Key Glock, Big Moochie Grape, Kenny Muney, Jay Fizzle, Joddy Badass, Snupe Bandz, Paper Route Woo, and Chitana.

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“The world lost a legend when Young Dolph passed away in November,” Audible Treats said to begin their statement. “Even though it feels like the world has stopped without his larger-than-life presence, the empire he built will undoubtedly continue on in his honor. Paper Route Empire, his successful independent record label, is full of hungry artists who are dedicated to fulfilling their mentor’s vast vision. Today, PRE announces ‘Paper Route Empire Presents: Long Live Dolph,’ a compilation mixtape dedicated to the memory of the label’s co-founder and CEO.”

Jay Fizzle is the first artist from the compilation to share his offering, with a track titled “LLD.”

The same Mercedes Benz used in Dolph’s shooting is being linked to a separate killing from November 2021

Young Dolph’s suspected killer was identified last week and he’s since promised to surrender himself to the authorities. Justin Johnson, 23, is also being accused of shooting and killing a 57-year-old woman named Anita Wilson last year.

According to a report by WREG, Wilson’s daughter, Alison Bailey, believes that Johnson is responsible for her mother’s death. Wilson was in her car near a football field when someone drove by and shot her. She died from her wounds and another woman was injured as well.

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“I heard the gunshots because I’m so close to the area and that was my best friend. I just can’t even put it in words,” Bailey recounted. “It’s sort feel like a bad nightmare that you can’t wake up from that’s about what it feel like.”

“We don’t know all the details yet but we do know it’s a good, good chance, once they find this guy we will get closure,” Bailey added. “Yes, we want them to catch him. Yes, he deserves what he’s gonna get, and yes we are happy about that, that is not gonna bring our mother back.”

Covington Police also think the same Mercedes Benz involved in Dolph’s drive-by shooting was the same one used in Wilson’s killing. The authorities are currently awaiting forensic test results to prove whether Johnson is connected with Wilson’s murder.

After being listed as one of the most wanted criminals in Memphis, Johnson took to social media on Saturday (January 8), to reveal that he’ll turn himself in on Monday (January 10) while proclaiming his innocence.

Justin Johnson (known as Straight Dropp) is maintaining his innocence in Young Dolph’s murder case.

On Thursday (Jan. 6), a first-degree warrant was issued to 23-year-old Justin Johnson in the fatal shooting of Young Dolph. Memphis PD issued out the warrant, with the U.S. Marshals Service, Crime Stoppers and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation offering a $15,000 reward, per report.

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Johnson has broke his silence on the news circulating his charges and his previous run-ins with the law. He took to his IG story to post he’s innocent and will be turning himself on Monday (January 10). “Ill be back sooner than you can blink,” he typed.

“Next time post the REAL,” he wrote under a video of a judge explaining a case he had on his record from when he was 18.

While this store is still developing, we’ll be sure to keep you locked in for the latest breaks.

The law enforcement is asking the public to help find the suspected triggerman in the shooting death of Young Dolph

The authorities have been striving to make arrests in the senseless killing of Memphis star, Young Dolph, slightly less than two months ago without success. But it seems they are on track to catch the culprit, Memphis local news reported. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Marshalls, and the Memphis Police Department have named 23-year old Justin Johnson as the suspected Dolph’s killer and they are now looking for him.

On Wednesday (January 5), TBI announced on Twitter that Johnson is a wanted man and anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to call 901-378-3132 or 1-800-TBI-FIND. They’re offering a $2,500 reward for anyone with useful information. Described as 5’8″ and 190 pounds, the suspect is said to have black hair and brown eyes, with a “Jayla” tattoo on his right arm. He is described as armed & dangerous.
Johnson is wanted for 1st Degree Murder, Criminal Attempt-1st Degree Murder & Theft of Property $10,000-$60,000.

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“We need your help to find Justin Johnson, wanted by @MEM_PoliceDept and TBI for 1st Degree Murder, Criminal Attempt-1st Degree Murder & Theft of Property $10,000-$60,000,” read the tweet. “He should be considered armed and dangerous. See him? Call 901-378-3132 or 1-800-TBI-FIND.”

According to a report by Fox 13 Memphis, a total of $15,000 combined reward is being offered for Johnson who is listed among TBI’s “Most Wanted.” Police say he’s evaded law enforcement for some time. Johnson is also reported to be affiliated with criminal gangs.

Free tickets for Young Dolph’s public celebration will be distributed Monday (Dec. 13)

A private funeral service was held on Nov. 30 for Young Dolph in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. The rapper was fatally shot on Nov. 17.

According to Audible Treats, the late 36-year-old’s pulbic Celebration of Life will take place in Memphis’ FedExForum on Thursday (Dec. 16).

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Free tickets for the event are being given out for the event, which will feature “words from Those Who Loved Him Best and Performances in His Honor from Paper Route Empire Artists, the “Celebration of Life” Pays Tribute to the Man and His Music”

Dolph was tragically killed while in Memphis’ Makeda Cookie shop on the afternoon of November 17. Two armed men hopped out of a vehicled identified as a white Mercedes Benz and opened fire into the establishment. Doplh was pronounced dead on the scene.

Young Dolph’s turkey giveaway was scheduled for 2PM CST

The tragic news of Memphis, Tenn., star Young Dolph being gunned down in his city is still very fresh. The rapper reportedly was planning on having his annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway on the same day he was shot and killed.

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Fox 13’s Joey Sulipeck reported that the annual giveaway was scheduled for 2PM CST. Dolph’s lawyer, Scott Hall, confirmed this to be true.

Dolph, 36, was en route to the event when stopped at Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies to get some baked goods for his mom. Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis said officers responded to the shooting at 12:34 PM EST. It was confirmed that Dolph (real name Adolph Robert Thorton Jr) was the victim shot inside the cookie shop. Davis says he was pronounced dead at the scene.

During a news conference on Wednesday night (Nov. 18), Davis encouraged people to stay home. As of now, it isn’t confirmed if any cameras captured the shooting.