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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 & Key Glock - "Water On Water On Water"
Videos | Aug 21, 2019, 10:18 AM PDT
Young Dolph & Key Glock - "Dum & Dummer"
Videos | Aug 14, 2019, 11:20 AM PDT
Young Dolph & Key Glock - "Ill"
Videos | Jul 26, 2019, 8:15 AM PDT
Young Dolph Teams With Key Glock For "Dum & Dummer" Mixtape
News | Jul 25, 2019, 9:00 PM PDT
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Project Pat - "CheezNDope" f. Young Dolph & Key Glock
Videos | Jul 25, 2019, 10:58 AM PDT
Young Dolph & Key Glock - "Baby Joker"
Videos | Jul 19, 2019, 11:21 AM PDT
Key Glock Destroys Young Dolph’s Windshields With A Baseball Bat
News | Jul 14, 2019, 2:10 PM PDT
DJ Pharris - "Boss" f. Young Dolph & G Herbo
Videos | Jun 18, 2019, 12:49 PM PDT
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Young Dolph Makes 2019 Debut With "Crashin' Out" Video
News | May 17, 2019, 10:12 AM PDT
Young Dolph - "Crashin' Out"
Videos | May 16, 2019, 1:29 PM PDT
