Celebrities took to Twitter to share their shock about the news of the Memphis legend’s death.
Community members at the scene of the shooting were more vocal, however. A woman telling FOX13, “That was a brother. That was a father. That was a son. That was a nephew,” while calling for an end to the gun violence that has plagued Memphis streets and urging state leaders to reconsider the permitless carry gun law.
R. I.P. to my friend Dolph this broke my heart
— Gucci Mane (@gucci1017) November 17, 2021
Lord please cover the entire @YoungDolph family, friends and loved 1z. We thank u in advance Lord in Jesus name Amen. pic.twitter.com/36fpPFlV6J
— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) November 17, 2021
RIP Young Dolph. Legend. pic.twitter.com/vCjtqo2HoA
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) November 17, 2021
I hate hearing about #youngdolph – it’s so unnecessary and tragic. Especially to be killed at a cookie store that was founded by a wonderful black family who named their store after a daughter they lost to Leukemia. Lets be better yall.
— Prentice Penny (@The_A_Prentice) November 17, 2021
RIP #youngdolph, your energy every time you pulled up to the show will forever be missed 🕊🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/CSYYscRkJ5
— The Breakfast Club (@breakfastclubam) November 17, 2021
Sending love to the family ,friends, & fans of @YoungDolph
Rest in power young Brother. I pray your children and family are covered and lifted up by the almighty.
🙏🏾🌹— LLCOOLJ (@llcoolj) November 17, 2021
RIP DOLPH 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Yung Rénzél 👑 (@RickRoss) November 17, 2021
Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Joris Ray also took to Twitter, recalling Young Dolph’s days at Hamilton High School in Memphis and begging that this tragedy should be heard as a call for peace around the city. Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland also took to Twitter, saying that the tragic death is a stark reminder of the violent crime plaguing the city.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Adolph “@YoungDolph” Thornton Jr. A proud Hamiltonian and a generous supporter of @SCSK12Unified, the life of this young father tragically ended with gun violence. Let us continue to SOUND THE ALARM and appeal for PEACE in our city! pic.twitter.com/nzqIftdePC
— Dr. Joris M. Ray (@SCSSuptRay) November 17, 2021
Prayers out to anyone affected by the most recent shooting in Memphis. Young Dolph, another talented soul gone too soon due to senseless gun violence. We need a change.
— JB Smiley, Jr., Esq. (@jbsmileyjr) November 17, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Councilman Smiley implores the City of Memphis to issue a curfew. pic.twitter.com/AuYawymK7l— JB Smiley, Jr., Esq. (@jbsmileyjr) November 17, 2021
Our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Young Dolph. The city of Memphis has lost a talented artist and community-minded man. As our city mourns, we ask all citizens to remain calm and peaceful.
— Memphis City Council (@MEM_Council) November 17, 2021