A pop-up museum was curated in honor of the late Memphis rapper Young Dolph, who passed away in 2021. Football coach Deion Sanders and rapper Jim Jones were the first two celebrities to visit the museum. Late Memphis rapper Young Dolph, who was shot and killed in November 2021, was honored with a pop-up museum, called […]
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As his music continues to connect with fans and globally impact culture, rapper Young Dolph has posthumously amassed 10 new RIAA certifications in one day for music across his legendary discography.
Dolph’s smash songs “Foreva” f/ T.I. and previously gold-certified track “100 Shots”, received platinum certifications while eight additional songs received gold certifications including “No Sense” w/ Key Glock, “To Be Honest” “1 Scale” f/ G Herbo, “Hold Up, Hold Up, Hold Up,” “1 Hell of a Life,” w/ Key Glock, “By Mistake,” “Water on Water” w/ Key Glock and “Facts.”
“We’re excited to see fans continuing to enjoy Dolph’s music” says Young Dolph’s manager Allen Parks of Street Execs Management. “From those who have been with him from day one, to those who may be just discovering him…we’re grateful. These certifications really reflect the legacy Dolph worked so hard to build.”
News of the new RIAA certifications occurred as Young Dolph’s DOLPHLAND Pop-Up Museum exhibit in honor of him and his new album Paper Route Frank, continues to tour the country to sold-out crowds with additional cities being added. It was just announced that Los Angeles, CA has been added to the tour and will be taking place among Grammy week festivities on Feb 3rd-5th. Tickets for Los Angeles are available today atwww.youngdolph.com. After successfully launching in New York City two weeks ago with packed multi-day crowds and a splashy celebrity-attended private opening, DOLPHLAND’S three-day pop-up stop in Dallas, TX this weekend was completely sold out before doors opened.
For a complete list of Young Dolph’s 2023 platinum and gold certifications, please visit the RIAA here.
Young Dolph’s newly released posthumous album Paper Route Frank is available across all streaming services.
Tickets for the DOLPHLAND pop-up museum tour are available atwww.youngdolph.com. Ticket purchasers are automatically entered for a chance to win $100,000 from Paper Route Empire with the winner being announced at the end of the museum tour.
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Shundale Barnett, a suspect in Memphis rapper Young Dolph’s murder case, was released on bond from a Texas jail after being transferred to another. Other suspects in the trial are facing 60 years. One of the suspects in the Young Dolph murder case has been released on bond. Updated By: Chris Samuel (1/23/23 at 3:02 […]
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Over a year after the tragic murder of Young Dolph, one of his alleged killers is no longer in jail. FOX13 Memphis shared the news on Friday (January 20), revealing that Shundale Barnett is presently a free man.
The accused criminal was arrested this time last year at an Indiana gas station in connection with the gruesome killing. At the same time, his believed co-conspirator, Justin Johnson, was also taken into police custody. According to U.S. Marshals, the former was in the passenger seat of the car during the shooting, while the latter was the driver.
Barnett actually bonded out of the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, Texas on Christmas Eve. Before that, he spent time in the Clay County Jail.
As AllHipHop notes, a third suspect, Cornelius Smith appeared in Shelby County criminal court yesterday. He and Johnson are both looking at new charges of conspiracy in the late rapper’s death. A conviction could mean anywhere from 15 to 60 more years in prison for the men.
Aside from the recently added charges, both alleged killers are facing first-degree murder, weapons possession, and theft. Barnett, for his part, is an accessory after the fact.
As his friends, family, and fans continue to mourn their loss, those Dolph left behind are doing their part to keep his legacy alive. Earlier this month, a pop-up museum came to New York City, honouring the fallen star.
“The goal of the pop-up museum is to showcase the character of a leader and businessman, and to highlight the journey of someone whose early beginnings may mirror that of many young kids and entrepreneurs starting, so that they may draw inspiration to keep pushing on their own endeavours,” PRE CEO, Daddy-O explained in a statement.
Back in December, Paper Route Empire delivered Young Dolph’s first posthumous project. Key Glock, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Big Moochie Grape, and SNUPE BANDZ all appear on the album.
Revisit Paper Route Frank here, and check back later for more hip-hop news updates. RIP.
Dolphland Creative Director Skye Williams explained that each room design came from friends, family, and collaborators close to Dolph. “This is very authentic to him and there was a lot of time and energy and effort put into this by people who love him.”
Additional attendees included Jay Adino (Empire), Lowkey (Apple Music), Georgette Cline (Editorial Director, XXL), Dimas Sanfiorenzo (Okayplayer Managing Editor), Gray Rizzy (SiriusXM/Hip Hop Nation), Jerry Barrow (Head of Content, Hip Hop DX), actor Hassan Jackson, Drea Jackson (Sound Clous), Kelly Jackson (SiriusXM), Alvin Aqua Blanco (Managing Editor, Hip Hop Wired), Michael Saponara and Marc Ellibert (Billboard), Jade Gomez (News Editor, Paper Mag), Justin Frasier-Wright (Complex), Robyn Mowatt (Okay Player), Kim Osorio and JT Soyemi (BET), Rosy Rodriguez (Say Less Podcast), and Mecca Rashawn (My Expert Opinion Podcast) among many others in the media.
This weekend in New York City, Young Dolph’s label Paper Route Empire hosted a cocktail launch celebration for “Dolphland,” a traveling pop-up museum exhibit celebrating the life of Young Dolph and his new posthumous album “Paper Route Frank.” Co-hosted by platinum-selling PRE recording artist and Dolph protegee Key Glock, hundreds of industry friends, media and NYC’s Hip Hop glitterati such as Jim Jones, Dave East, Maino and many others, packed the pop-up to get an exclusive first glance of the exhibit throughout the three-hour private opening. The premium open bar flowed and DJ Clue along with Dolph’s DJ Rocksteddy kept the vibes going in honor of the late Hip Hop artist.
Conceptualized by Paper Route Empire and Young Dolph’s manager Allen Parks of Street Execs Management in conjunction with curating partner Trap Music Museum, the multi-room art exhibit features original artwork of various mediums portraying Adolph “Young Dolph” Thorton Jr. throughout various stages of his life, and celebrating his musical legacy.
Dolphland Creative Director Skye Williams explained that each room design came from friends, family, and collaborators close to Dolph. “This is very authentic to him and there was a lot of time and energy and effort put into this by people who love him.”
Additional attendees included Jay Adino (Empire), Lowkey (Apple Music), Georgette Cline (Editorial Director, XXL), Dimas Sanfiorenzo (Okayplayer Managing Editor), Gray Rizzy (SiriusXM/Hip Hop Nation), Jerry Barrow (Head of Content, Hip Hop DX), actor Hassan Jackson, Drea Jackson (Sound Clous), Kelly Jackson (SiriusXM), Alvin Aqua Blanco (Managing Editor, Hip Hop Wired), Michael Saponara and Marc Ellibert (Billboard), Jade Gomez (News Editor, Paper Mag), Justin Frasier-Wright (Complex), Robyn Mowatt (Okay Player), Kim Osorio and JT Soyemi (BET), Rosy Rodriguez (Say Less Podcast), and Mecca Rashawn (My Expert Opinion Podcast) among many others in the media.
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Paper Route Empire (PRE), Young Dolph’s label, announced today that tickets for the DOLPHLAND pop-up museum tour are now on sale and can be purchased at: www.thedolphlandmuseum.com.
In addition to ticket sales, PRE announced new tour dates today, with more locations to follow. Purchasers of tickets will be immediately eligible to win $100,000. At the end of the tour, one winner will be announced.
DOLPHLAND Pop-Up Museum Tour Dates:
1/13 – 1/16: NYC
1/20– 1/22: Dallas, TX
1/27– 1/29 Denver, CO
2/17 – 2/19: Houston, TX
3/10 – 3/12: Washington, DC
The DOLPHLAND pop-up museum, curated in collaboration with Trap Music Museum, will tour nationally beginning in New York City on January 13-15, 2023, in honor of the late multi-platinum-selling rapper’s freshly released posthumous album Paper Route Frank.
Visitors to the DOLPHLAND pop-up museum tour will be enveloped in a sensory overload of everything artistically Young Dolph. Aside from art, participants will have access to specially created souvenirs that will only be available in locations visited by the DOLPHLAND pop-up museum tour.
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It’s been just over a year since Memphis rapper Young Dolph’s tragic murder in his hometown.
Although the hip-hop community is continuing to mourn the loss of one of Southern rap’s most prolific stars, there’s some good news for Dolph fans.
The late rapper is set to be honored in the form of a museum called the “Dolphland Pop-up Museum Tour.” The announcement was made by his estate, his record label (Paper Route Empire) and the Trap Music Museum on Wednesday (December 21).
The exhibition will reportedly include both personal items from the Memphis native, as well as curated art. Furthermore, the focus is to reflect Dolph’s “unforgettable lyricism, personality, entrepreneurial spirit, philanthropy and historic moments from his legendary career.”
“The goal of the pop-up museum is to showcase the character of a leader and businessman, and to highlight the journey of someone whose early beginnings may mirror that of many young kids and entrepreneurs starting, so that they may draw inspiration to keep pushing on their own endeavors,” says Paper Route Empire CEO, Daddy-O in a statement.
The exhibit will be coming to several U.S. cities. The first of which will be New York City from January 13-15. Other stops it will make include touching down in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas.
The “100 Shots” rapper’s first posthumous album, Paper Route Frank, just arrived earlier this month. The 13-track project boasts features from the likes of Key Glock, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz and more.
Finally, make sure to stream the posthumous release, as well as the rest of Dolph’s music on your preferred streaming platform. He owns all of his masters, meaning that his family will see the profit from these streams.
If the pop-up museum comes to your nearest city, will you be checking it out? Comment down below and stay tuned to HNHH for the latest industry updates.
Young Dolph will be honored with a pop-up museum in multiple cities to celebrate his musical legacy and impact on hip-hop culture. Fans across the entire country will get the chance to take a tour. Soon after being honored by a mural in Miami, the “Get Away” rapper will also be honored with a museum […]
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On “Uh Uh,” the fifth song from Young Dolph’s first posthumous album, Paper Route Frank, he asserts, “You will never meet another real one like me.” Truer words, unfortunately, were never spoken.
Not to get all melodramatic, but the spooky prescience on display in that boastful bar stings all the more when contrasted with the wealth of material Dolph’s perhaps final testament offers. He wasn’t really a rapper who was obsessed with death — rather, he seems obsessed with life. For many, if not most trap rappers, the specter of death seems to haunt every bar, whether it’s a vaunted flex or hushed confession of wrongdoing. They keep all those choppers around for a reason.
It never really seemed like that with Dolph. Sure, he’d casually toss off the obligatory threats and warnings to opps or ruminate on the passing of loved ones. But throughout his catalog, he was always more concerned with living in the moment, taking it all in, and planning for the future. Practically the only time he mentions his own death here is on “Always,” and even then, he’s more concerned with the guestlist at his funeral and being casket clean than he is with the “how” and “why” he departed. It’s a gut check, nonetheless.
I’ve written before about how tricky the prospect of completing rappers’ posthumous albums can get, and I’m not interested in rehashing those arguments here. But Paper Route Frank represents perhaps the best-case scenario for such an endeavor. This sounds like Dolph, like something he’d make, from the beat choices down to the sequencing and the relatively sparse features list — which consists mainly of Paper Route Empire signees like Big Moochie Grape, Key Glock, and Big Snupe Bandz, and fellow trap elder statesmen 2 Chainz and Gucci Mane.
It’s the album closer, “Get Away,” that throws into sharpest contrast everything that Dolph really was as a rapper though. He declares that he’s “sick of rappin’,” but we all know that within months of announcing his retirement, he was right back in the studio, perhaps recording this very song. It’s when he juxtaposes being “sick of countin’ millions” with his aspiration to trade those “Ms” in for “Bs” that it becomes clear that all this moody reflection is just lyrical exercise. He’s not ready to stop just yet. He’s just ready to elevate his game and step up to a higher plateau of success.
The worst thing about closing Paper Route Frank on these contemplations is knowing he had all the tools and time in the world to see his ambition through — right up until he didn’t. The next level was right around the corner. Despite half a decade in the rap business — an eternity to many — he still had further to go. If he was stuck in a rut, it was only until the next flash of inspiration struck, energizing him for the next go-around.
Paper Route Frank is out now on Paper Route Empire.
