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Young Dolph performs onstage during 2021 ONE Musicfest at Centennial Olympic Park on Oct. 9, 2021 in Atlanta.
Paras GriffinThe Memphis Police Department is seeking help locating two new persons of interest connected to the murder of Young Dolph.
Police have named Devin Burns and Joshua Taylor in the development of their investigation into Adolph “Young Dolph” Thornton’s death.
The Feb. 20 notice, which includes photos, describes Burns as a Black male, 26 years of age, 5’6” and 135 pounds. Taylor is described as a Black male, 26 years of age, 6’6” and 180 pounds.
Those with information regarding the whereabouts of Burns or Taylor are asked to contact the Homicide Bureau at 901-636-3300 or Crime Stoppers, where tips can be submitted online.
Two others, Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith, were previously charged with fatally shooting rapper Young Dolph, 36, outside a Tennessee cookie shop. They pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and other felony charges on Feb. 11.
On Nov. 17, police officers had responded to the shooting at Makeda’s Homemade Cookies located at 2370 Airways Blvd. in Memphis, where they found Young Dolph with multiple gunshot wounds. He did not survive his injuries.
The rapper had three albums reach the top 10 on the Billboard 200, with 2020′s Rich Slave peaking at No. 4 on the chart.
See the updates from Memphis police below.
Zara Larsson has indicated that she may have cancelled her December 3 appearance at the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The singer initially confirmed that she would not attend, before removing the comment and sharing a more detailed explanation of why the performance no longer feels right for her.
The Swedish star was scheduled to take the stage at Etihad Live on Yas Island during the Yasalam After-Race Concerts. Zara and Lewis Capaldi were due to launch the weekend’s entertainment. However, supporters encouraged her to reconsider the booking because of concerns surrounding the United Arab Emirates’ reported connections to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary organisation accused of committing atrocities during the nation’s civil conflict.
A fan commented: “Please read about what UAE is doing to Sudan then cancel your Abu Dhabi show!” Zara responded: “I will not be going to Abu Dhabi.” Fans later realised that both comments had been removed.
She then shared that she had been considering what it means for her, as an artist, to perform in particular countries.
The Midnight Sun singer explained: “I think about that a lot in my life as an artist… I wanna perform and spread joy and music for people in every country, because no single person is their government.
“I’ve met so many wonderful people from every corner of the world and I know this to be true in my heart. I love people, and I love my fans soooo much.”
Zara acknowledged that her original comment “maybe came off as an impulsive response,” but explained that she had given the booking serious thought. She now believes withdrawing is the decision that “aligns with me the most right now, for many different personal reasons beyond politics.”
She continued: “Maybe I’ll delete both comments and do a better statement soon. I hope to sing with you in the beautiful future!”
