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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
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Videos | Dec 31, 2020, 10:55 AM PST
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Videos | Nov 11, 2020, 5:34 PM PST
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Videos | Oct 26, 2020, 3:38 PM PDT
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News | Oct 16, 2020, 1:49 PM PDT
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Young Dolph Questions America's Credo In 'The Land'
Videos | Oct 15, 2020, 12:24 PM PDT
Young Dolph Challenges His Friend $100K To Lose 100 lbs.
News | Oct 9, 2020, 1:45 PM PDT
Young Dolph Keeps It Clean, Fluffed & Folded In 'Hold Up Hold Up Hold Up'
Videos | Sep 23, 2020, 10:29 AM PDT
TDE’s Isaiah Rashad Threatens To Hold His Album Over Young Dolph Feature
News | Sep 19, 2020, 3:00 PM PDT
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Young Dolph Awards His $400K Lamborghini To Superfan As Promised
News | Sep 18, 2020, 2:10 PM PDT
Young Dolph Goes 'Cray Cray'
Videos | Sep 17, 2020, 10:56 AM PDT
