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HIPHOPDX Young Dolph

Young Dolph Murder Suspect Walks Free Just A Day After Being Arrested Due To ‘Clerical’ Error 

Young Dolph Murder Suspect Walks Free Just A Day After Being Arrested Due To ‘Clerical’ Error

Shawn Setaro 2
Young Dolph's Fiancée Slams Killer For Seeking New Trial: 'Feels Like A Cruel Joke'

Young Dolph’s Fiancée Slams Killer For Seeking New Trial: ‘Feels Like A Cruel Joke’

Will Schube 1
Young Dolph's Killer Seeking New Trial Over Evidence Dispute

Young Dolph’s Convicted Killer Seeking New Trial Over Evidence Dispute

Sam Moore 0
Boosie Badazz Fires Back At Ralo Over Claim He Disrespected Young Dolph 

Boosie Badazz Fires Back At Ralo Over Claim He Disrespected Young Dolph

Shawn Setaro 2
Ralo & Kenny Muney Make Peace Following Spat Over Young Dolph Comments

Ralo & Kenny Muney Make Peace Following Spat Over Young Dolph Comments

Marisa Mendez 1
Yo Gotti Warned By Wack 100 After Being Implicated In Young Dolph's Murder

Yo Gotti Warned By Wack 100 After Being Implicated In Young Dolph’s Murder

Will Schube 15
Ralo Accuses Boosie Badazz Of Disrespecting Young Dolph By Linking Up With Yo Gotti

Ralo Accuses Boosie Badazz Of Disrespecting Young Dolph By Linking Up With Yo Gotti

Marisa Mendez 2
Young Dolph's Killer Sentenced To Life In Prison After Guilty Verdict

Young Dolph’s Killer Sentenced To Life In Prison After Guilty Verdict

Sam Moore 13
Young Dolph Murder Suspect Admits To Killing Rapper In $100K Hit From Yo Gotti's Brother

Young Dolph Murder Suspect Admits To Killing Rapper In $100K Hit From Yo Gotti’s Brother

Sam Moore 3
Young Dolph Trial: Prosecutor Says Yo Gotti’s Brother Put $100K ‘Hit’ On Slain Rapper 

Young Dolph Trial: Prosecutor Says Yo Gotti’s Brother Put $100K ‘Hit’ On Slain Rapper

Shawn Setaro 9
Young Dolph: Jury Selected For Case Against Rapper’s 3 Alleged Killers

Young Dolph: Jury Selected For Case Against Rapper’s Three Alleged Killers

DX Staff 1
Big Moochie Grape & Young Dolph - 'Fun'

Big Moochie Grape & Young Dolph – ‘Fun’

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Young Dolph Murder Suspect Arrested On Unrelated Stalking Charges

Young Dolph Murder Suspect Arrested On Unrelated Stalking Charges

Marisa Mendez 0
Young Dolph's Alleged Killers Get New Trial Date As Murder Case Drags On

Young Dolph’s Alleged Killers Get New Trial Date As Murder Case Drags On

Sam Moore 2
Young Dolph Makes Posthumous Appearance on Key Glock’s ‘Let’s Go’ Remix

Young Dolph Makes Posthumous Appearance on Key Glock’s ‘Let’s Go’ Remix

Bernadette Giacomazzo 1

Key Glock & Young Dolph – ‘Let’s Go (Remix)’

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Real Name: Adolph Thornton Jr.

Aliases: Dolph Obama

Young Dolph
BORN:
Jul 27, 1985
AGE:
39
NET WORTH:
$3 Million
HEIGHT:
6'2

BIO

Born in Chicago but raised in Memphis, Young Dolph was one of the most enduring, independent MCs of his era. In 2016, he released his debut studio album, King of Memphis, which peaked at number 49 on the Billboard 200 chart. He was featured on O.T. Genasis's hit single "Cut It," which peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100. His seventh album, Rich Slave, was released in 2020 and became his highest-charting project, debuting at number four on the Billboard 200. Sadly, on November 17, 2021, Dolph was shot and killed in Memphis, Tennessee.  His grit and entrepreneurial vision left an indelible mark on his fans and the culture.

PROPS

  • Donated $25,000 to his alma mater, Hamilton High School in Memphis.
  • He gave away two hundred turkeys to individuals at the West Cancer Center in his hometown.
  • The city of Memphis named a street in his honor.
  • Tennessee lawmakers have proposed that November 17, the day on which Dolph was killed, be designated the "Adolph Thornton Day of Service."

Top Young Dolph Questions

How many kids did Young Dolph have?

He had 2 children.

Was Young Dolph related to another rapper?

Juice Wrld was his second cousin and Key Glock was his cousin.

What was Young Dolph’s biggest hit?

“Cut It” with O.T. Genasis went to 35 on the Pop Charts.

Where was Young Dolph born?

He was born in Chicago and raised in Memphis.

What was Young Dolph’s first mixtape?

Paper Route Campaign was released in 2008.

What was the first label he was signed to?

He was the founder of his own label Paper Route Empire.

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