Following the unexpected death of Memphis rapper Young Dolph, born Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., fans proceeded to offer an outpouring of grieving messages and support for the "100 Shots" rapper's family. Dolph was killed unexpectedly in a fatal shooting on Wednesday. He was 36 years old. 

Along with many celebrities who highlighted the rapper's influence and legacy, fans further proved the point by sharing touching moments from the artist's life, reposting some of his iconic lyrics and sharing opportunities for people to support some of his community investments. 

The rapper was gunned down outside of a local business he was known to frequent in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. Dolph posted a video right outside of the business, Makeda’s Butter Cookies, last week. 

Along with tributes, fans brought attention to the nonprofit that Dolph’s family ran, called the IdaMae Family Foundation in Memphis, adding that anyone wanting to offer assistance could donate clothing items to the organization.

Ebro Darden, who hosts Ebro in the Morning, penned a tribute to the late artist thanking him for showing up in the studio for interviews.

As some may recall, Young Dolph was involved in a previous shooting a few years ago, in which he faced 100 bullets. Dolph earned a new level of legendary status by releasing an album retelling the situation. 

Several fans lit up the timeline on Twitter with some of his prolific lyrics. 

Hip-hop writer Jeff Weiss wrote a touching tribute in light of Dolph’s passing, commemorating all of his contributions to the genre and recognizing his Southern roots. 

The rapper had two children, a daughter and a son, whom he shared with Mia Jaye. Fans proceeded to lift the surviving family up in prayer following Young Dolph's unexpected death. 

Known as a supporter of his community, Dolph recently visited a local football team, making sure to walk out with them to one of his songs, prior to his death. 

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