TSU's Aristocrat of Bands salutes Memphis, Young Dolph at Southern Heritage Classic
The signature halftime show at the Southern Heritage Classic had a little more Memphis flavor than usual this year thanks to Tennessee State's Aristocrat of Bands.
The TSU marching band used a portion of its performance to salute both the city of Memphis and slain Memphis rapper Young Dolph.
The Aristocrat of Bands had two different formations involving Memphis.
TSU’s Aristocrat of Bands salutes Memphis during its halftime show at Southern Heritage Classic. pic.twitter.com/8cY67dS4MJ
— Mark Giannotto (@mgiannotto) September 11, 2022
It first spelled out "901," a reference to the area code in the Memphis area, to celebrate the game's host in the midst of a tragic week of violence that generated considerable national attention.
They later spelled out "Dolph" on the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium field, in recognition of the rapper who was murdered last November outside of Makeda's Homemade Cookies old Airways Boulevard.
TSU’s Aristocrat of Bands busts out a Young Dolph tribute during its halftime show. pic.twitter.com/PPIn18U7A0
— Mark Giannotto (@mgiannotto) September 11, 2022
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This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Young Dolph, Memphis saluted by TSU band at Southern Heritage Classic
