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HIP HOP Young Dolph

Man Who Looked After Young Dolph’s Memorial Shot & Killed In Memphis

Man Who Looked After Young Dolph’s Memorial Shot & Killed In Memphis

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2 Chainz & Lil Durk Pay Tribute To Young Dolph On 'Colbert'

2 Chainz & Lil Durk Honor Young Dolph, Nipsey Hussle + King Von With ‘Colbert’ Performance

Young Dolph’s Girlfriend Mia Jaye Links With NAACP To Find Solution For Memphis Violence

Slim Thug Shows The Dangerous Side Of Rappers Flashing Money On Instagram

Slim Thug Shows The Dangerous Side Of Rappers Flashing Money On Instagram

Young Dolph Suspected Killers Given 1-Week Ultimatum After Struggling To Find Lawyers

NLE Choppa Pushes ‘Me vs. Me’ Album Back For ‘Memphis’ a.k.a. Young Dolph Tribute Album

Young Dolph Posthumous Verses On ‘Long Live Dolph’ Album Make For Sobering Streams

New Music Friday – New Albums From NBA YoungBoy, Iann Dior, Paper Route Empire

Young Dolph Murder Suspect Facing Additional Charges For Rape & Robbery

Key Glock Pays Homage To Young Dolph In ‘Proud’

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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