Mia Jaye Reflects On Young Dolph Ahead Of The Anniversary Of His Death

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The late rapper's longtime partner Mia speaks on her healing journey and how their children have been processing the loss of their father.

Exactly one week from today (November 10) marks the one-year anniversary since Young Dolph passed away. The beloved star was reportedly purchasing sweets for his mother when he was shot in a local Memphis store. Hip Hop was shocked that the 36-year-old was gunned down so callously. As his loved ones continue to await justice, Mia Jaye is reflecting on his loss.

Mia and Dolph share two young children and although they never married, they were together for about a decade. On Instagram, Mia shared an emotional video where she reflected on Dolph's death and the difficulty of reconciling his loss.

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She held back tears as she began. “I had to come on here because today is a week from the anniversary of me losing Adolph, and this almost-year has been the most challenging year I’ve ever had to face in my life."

“And it’s like the closer I get to this earmark, man. I just be so like, trying to be positive about something so messed up. It comes to a breaking point to where it’s like it’s really, just unfair.”

Rapper Young Dolph Shot & Killed In Memphis, TN
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She went on to detail the importance of having a "father's voice" in a household. In the caption to her video, she spoke of a "permanent nagging heartache" that remains.

"It is a f*cked up position to be in," Mia wrote. "And if I could have it my way, I would not be here dealing with the ins and out of loss at this magnitude."

Dolph's children are "heavily grieving not having a father anymore." Mia stated, "For my son who is growing into manhood, he looks to the man in his life to show him how... And considering that he had the best, dopest most solid father any little black boy would dream of having... It ain't a mentor around who can replace what he had."

She concluded her message by asking for prayer. Read through Mia Jaye's post in full below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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