“I just got another vision for it - strictly 100 percent ownership,” he said in 2018 mini-documentary co-produced by his label, titled “Turned Dirt Into Diamonds.” “A lot of people, they can’t see what I see.” His Paper Route Empire label retained control over his music.

Like the Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle, who was killed in 2019, Young Dolph pursued an independent approach to the music business.

Davis did not rule out issuing one at some point. She did not say if police think other shootings under investigation Wednesday were related to the rapper’s killing.Ī city council member called for a curfew. At a news conference Wednesday evening, Memphis Police Director Cerelyn “CJ” Davis asked the public to remain calm and recommended that residents stay home tonight.

Just last week, the cookie shop posted a video on Instagram of the rapper promoting the store’s cookies, saying he returns to the store whenever he is in Memphis.Ī large crowd gathered near the shop after the shooting. “He was inside (Makeda’s), and somebody just rolled up on him and took his life,” Myers said.

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