Young Dolph, a Memphis rapper, will be inducted into the MSCS Hall of Fame

Memphis rapper Adolph Thornton Jr., commonly known as Young Dolph, will be recognised later this month at the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) Hall of Fame Gala.

Last November, he was shot and died in front of Makeda's Cookies on Airways Boulevard.

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Since then, Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith have been accused of murdering the rapper.

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Adolph Thornton Jr., a native of Memphis and a graduate of Hamilton High School, left a legacy that affects millions of people even now.

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Thornton, better known as Young Dolph, was a guy of many words who used music to express himself.

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He formed his own vision through his music and encouraging demeanour, which also paved the door to freedom and empowerment for many in the community.

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The event will take place at the East Memphis Hilton on Friday, August 26.

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Joe Johnson, Derek Fordjour, and Glenda Glover are among the additional awardees.

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For ticket details, go to the district website.

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