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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 Shows Support For Cancer Patients In Final Interview
News | Nov 20, 2021, 9:41 AM PST
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News | Nov 19, 2021, 4:09 PM PST
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News | Nov 19, 2021, 1:04 PM PST
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3 Suspects Arrested After Man Shot Near Young Dolph's Memphis Memorial
News | Nov 19, 2021, 8:32 AM PST
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News | Nov 18, 2021, 3:51 PM PST
Young Dolph Was On His Way To Thanksgiving Charity Event When He Was Killed
News | Nov 18, 2021, 8:57 AM PST
Asian Doll Hit With Clout Chaser Label Following Young Dolph Murder
News | Nov 17, 2021, 1:33 PM PST
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Rapper Young Dolph Shot & Killed In Memphis
News | Nov 17, 2021, 11:41 AM PST
Soulja Boy Ignites New Beef With Young Dolph & Key Glock: 'Fuck Paper Route!'
News | Nov 11, 2021, 9:30 AM PST
