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HIPHOPDX Young Dolph

TakeOff & Young Dolph Deaths Inspired Gucci Mane To ‘Lead By Example’ With Cleaner Raps

TakeOff & Young Dolph Deaths Inspired Gucci Mane To ‘Lead By Example’ With Cleaner Raps

Young Dolph: Man Named In Rapper’s Murder Shot To Death In Memphis

Young Dolph Murder Suspect Pleads Guilty, Faces 12 Years In Prison

Young Dolph Murder Suspect Faces Up To 12 Years In Prison After Pleading Guilty

Young Dolph Murder Suspect Caught With Drugs & Phone In Jail

Young Dolph Murder Suspect Caught With Drugs & Phone In Jail

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Young Dolph Museum & Car Show Coming To Late Rapper’s Memphis Hometown

Young Dolph’s Murder Suspect Released From Jail On $90K Bond

Key Glock Continues To Mourn Young Dolph's Death: 'Hard To Enjoy Life'

Key Glock Continues To Mourn Young Dolph’s Death: ‘Hard To Enjoy Life’

Young Dolph Shows His ‘Love For The Streets’ In New Video

Young Dolph – Love For The Streets

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Young Dolph Murder Suspect Released From Jail As Fellow Suspects Face New Charge

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Real Name: Adolph Thornton Jr.

Aliases: Dolph Obama

Young Dolph
BORN:
Jul 27, 1985
AGE:
40
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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