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Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. (July 27, 1985 – November 17, 2021) was an American rapper and songwriter, better known by his stage name Young Dolph.
He came into the spotlight in 2016 when he released his debut album, King of Memphis. A few days after its release, the album debuted at number 49 on the Billboard 200 chart, boosting Young Dolph’s popularity in the United States.
Rapper Young Dolph’s album “Rich Slave” reached number 4 on the Billboard 200, increasing the artist’s global popularity. On November 17, 2021, a gunshot killed him.
American rapper
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| Real Name: | Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. |
| stage name: | Young Dolph |
| Date of Birth: | July 27, 1985 (36 years old) |
| place of birth: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| die: | November 17, 2021, Memphis, Tennessee, USA |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| high: | 1.88m |
| parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Thornton |
| Brothers and sisters: | 4 |
| Wife • Spouse: | Mia Jay ( m. 2012) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | Tre Tre Thornton, Arya Ella Thornton |
| Profession: | Rapper • Songwriter |
| net worth: | $3 million to $5 million |
early life
Dolph Jr. was born into a black family on July 27, 1985. His parents named him Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and spent the first two years of his life there.
In 1987, his family moved to Memphis, Tennessee. His grandmother raised him because his parents were cocaine addicts. Their addiction meant that they were barely involved in little Dolph’s life. They were unable to give him and his siblings the necessary parental care.
Dolph has four siblings, two brothers and two sisters. He is the second cousin of rapper Juice WRLD. He received a strict education at his grandmother’s house, who made sure he would develop good moral values.
educate
Young Dolph received his elementary education at one of the top public schools in Memphis.
He is an alumnus of Hamilton High School in South Memphis.
Profession
The music star, who aspired to be a rapper since his teenage years and chose the stage name Young Dolph, released his debut mixtape, Paper Route Campaign, in 2008. Twenty-four months later, he founded the independent music label Paper Route Empire in 2010.
Young Dolph has since released the mixtapes Welcome 2 Dolph World, High Class Street Music, and High Class Street Music 2, which have helped to raise his profile in the Memphis music scene.
He came into the spotlight with his lead vocals on OT Genasis’ single “Cut It,” which was one of the biggest hits of 2016 and was certified double platinum. The song’s success drew attention to Young Dolph’s artistry.
That same year, Young Dolph released his debut album, King of Memphis, on his independent record label. The album peaked at number 49 on the Billboard 200 and propelled him to fame in the music industry. In 2017, he released his second studio album, Bulletproof. A few months later, he released the EP Niggas Get Shot Everyday in February 2018. The EP talks about how he had been a victim of targeted shootings. The first was in February 2017, and the second was in September 2018.
As his profile in the industry continued to grow, Young Dolph turned down attempts to sign with a major record label, eventually signing a record deal with Empire Distribution. His third album, Role Model, was released by Paper Route Empire and Empire Distribution.
He teamed up with his cousin Key Glock for the collaborative album Dum and Dummer. The project was released in July 2019 and peaked at number 8 on the Billboard 200. It was the first time both artists had top 10 albums at the same time.
Young Dolph released the single Sunshine during the Covid pandemic in 2020. On August 14, 2020, he released his highly anticipated seventh studio album, Rich Slave. The project debuted at number four on the Billboard 200. In March 2021, he and Key Glock released another collaborative album. The album is titled Dum and Dummer 2.
On January 21, 2022, a posthumous tribute album, Long Live Dolph, was released to widespread acclaim.
Discography
- King of Memphis
- bulletproof
- Thinking Out Loud
- example
- Frank the Newspaper Route
- Rich slaves
Social Media
Music star Young Dolph has millions of fans in the United States and other countries.
His Instagram page has over 4.9 million followers and his Twitter page has over 905,000 followers.
- Instagram account: @youngdolph
- Twitter account: @YoungDolph
Personal life
Rapper Young Dolph has two children, Tre Tre Thornton and Aria Ella Thornton. They are born to his wife Mia Jaye. The couple got married in 2012.
On November 17, 2021, Dolph Jr. was shot and killed by two gunmen. He was buying cookies for his mother at a local bakery when the assailants got out of their car and shot him. According to the autopsy report, he was shot 22 times. He was buried on November 30, 2021.
Dolph Jr. was loved by many for his philanthropic work. He donated $25,000 to his high school. He also donated meals to several needy residents of the city.
net worth
The late rapper Young Dolph earned a huge fortune from royalties and performances in the United States.
At the time of his death, the younger Dolph had an estimated net worth of $3 million to $5 million.
