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HIP HOP Young Dolph

2 Chainz, Gucci Mane & More To Appear On Young Dolph's Posthumous Album 'Paper Route Frank

2 Chainz, Gucci Mane & More To Appear On Young Dolph’s Posthumous Album ‘Paper Route Frank

Young Dolph's $20K Donation To Fired Duke Baristas Immortalized In Miami Mural

Young Dolph’s $20K Donation To Fired Duke Baristas Turned Into Mural

Young Dolph Honored At His Old High School For Dolph Day

Young Dolph Honored At His Old High School For Dolph Day

Young Dolph: Fourth Man Arrested In Connection To Rapper’s Murder

Young Dolph: Fourth Man Arrested In Connection To Rapper’s Murder

Young Dolph: Man Charged With Ordering Rapper's Murder Pleads Not Guilty

Young Dolph: Man Charged With Ordering Rapper’s Murder Pleads Not Guilty

New Music Friday: New Singles From Pharrell & Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Chance The Rapper + More

Young Dolph Artists React To Murder Suspect Releasing New Song

Young Dolph Artists React To Murder Suspect Releasing New Song From Behind Bars

Young Dolph Posthumous Single ‘Get Away’ Arrives On Anniversary Of His Death

Young Dolph's Legacy To Be Honored With Nationwide Day Of Service

Young Dolph’s Legacy To Be Honored With Nationwide Day Of Service On Anniversary Of His Death

Gucci Mane Mourns Takeoff, Young Dolph & Other Rap Deaths On Emotional ‘Letter To Takeoff’

Young Dolph: Suspect Accused Of Ordering Rapper's Murder Charged

Young Dolph: Suspect Accused Of Ordering Rapper’s Murder Charged

Young Dolph’s Family Attends Tunnel Naming Ceremony At Jackson State University

Young Dolph Bankroll Freddie

Young Dolph Posthumous Feature Appears On New Bankroll Freddie Mixtape

New Music Friday – New Singles From NAV, Travis Scott & Lil Baby, Quavo, Takeoff & Gucci Mane, Young Dolph + More

Young Dolph

Young Dolph’s Estate Drop New Single To Mark Late Rapper’s 37th Birthday

Young Dolph Mural Vandalized In Memphis

Young Dolph Mural Vandalized In Memphis Following ‘Threats’ Against Artist

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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