Young Dolph
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Real Name: Adolph Thornton Jr.
Aliases: Dolph Obama
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 $25,000 to his alma mater, Hamilton High School in Memphis.
- He gave away two hundred turkeys to individuals at the West Cancer Center in his hometown.
- The city of Memphis named a street in his honor.
- Tennessee lawmakers have proposed that November 17, the day on which Dolph was killed, be designated the "Adolph Thornton Day of Service."
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Top Young Dolph Questions
He had 2 children.
Juice Wrld was his second cousin and Key Glock was his cousin.
“Cut It” with O.T. Genasis went to 35 on the Pop Charts.
He was born in Chicago and raised in Memphis.
Paper Route Campaign was released in 2008.
He was the founder of his own label Paper Route Empire.
Young Dolph
Real name: Adolph Thornton Jr.
Aliases: Dolph Obama
Young Dolph's Fiancée Speaks Out About Delayed Murder Investigation: 'I'm Fed Up'
News | Nov 25, 2023, 8:00 AM PST
Key Glock Asks To Be Left Alone On Anniversary Of Young Dolph’s Murder
News | Nov 18, 2023, 2:15 PM PST
Young Dolph’s Fiancée Claims He Was Killed Over ‘Bruised Ego’
News | Nov 11, 2023, 10:45 AM PST
Young Dolph’s Alleged Murder Mastermind Appears Before New Judge For First Time
News | Nov 6, 2023, 1:00 AM PST
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Young Dolph Murder Trial: Judge Recuses Himself Thanks To Appeals Court Order
News | Oct 28, 2023, 5:00 PM PDT
Curren$y Says Memphis Trips Feel ‘Crazy’ Without Young Dolph: ‘Long Live Flipper’
News | Oct 15, 2023, 5:00 AM PDT
Paper Route Empire's Jay Fizzle Disses Yo Gotti & Young Dolph's Alleged Killer On New Song
News | Sep 28, 2023, 9:15 AM PDT
Young Dolph's Cousin CEO Jizzle Warns 'Opps' After Being Shot At Lil Baby Concert
News | Sep 8, 2023, 11:45 AM PDT
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Young Dolph’s Fiancée Addresses Rapper’s Killers On New Song: ‘Dear Mr. Shooter’
News | Sep 4, 2023, 1:00 PM PDT
Young Dolph’s 9-Year-Old Son Launches ‘King Of Memphis’ Clothing Collection
News | Aug 5, 2023, 3:30 PM PDT
