Young Dolph's Shooters' Vehicle Identified Amid Investigation

Police continue to investigate the tragic murder of Young Dolph.

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Yesterday was devastating for hip-hop as Memphis legend Young Dolph was shot and killed in his own city while buying cookies. It was a sad story that had many fans in mourning. Throughout yesterday and even today, fans in Memphis have traveled to the site of the shooting, where they have played flowers and trinkets in his honor. It's clear that Dolph left a lasting legacy on the music industry, and many will remember him fondly for his contributions.

In the wake of the shooting, police in Memphis are currently going through a rigorous high-profile investigation. It has been revealed that there were two gunmen, and if you've been following our site, then you know that some images of these gunmen committing the crime were posted on Twitter.

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Now, according to DJ Akademiks, the car that the alleged gunmen were using has now been identified. In new surveillance footage, it was revealed that the perpetrators were in a white 2-door Mercedes and it is likely that the car is an E-class. It doesn't seem like any license plates were picked up by the surveillance footage, although police are urging people to be on the lookout for this kind of vehicle.


These kinds of investigations can take a long time, especially in a situation where the suspects were able to flee the scene. This is a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for as we will be sure to keep you informed.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.