Adolph Thornton, Jr., known by his stage name Young Dolph, is an American rapper recognized for his album ‘King of Memphis.’ Throughout his career, he has produced numerous mixtapes and five studio albums. He faced numerous challenges during his childhood and encountered significant struggles early on in life. As a young person, he became passionate about music and found comfort in writing lyrics to express his frustrations. He embarked on his musical journey at a young age. After finishing high school, he chose to forgo college to pursue his music career. His cousins introduced him to various artists, leading him to release his debut mixtape, ‘Paper Route Campaign,’ which achieved success and helped him gain a foothold in the rap industry. Over time, he put out several more mixtapes and singles, further enhancing his popularity. In 2016, he released his first album, ‘King of Memphis,’ which received favorable reviews and reached the 49th spot on the US Billboard 200 chart. He has since released four additional albums.
CAREER of Young Dolph
Young Dolph had a passion for music from a young age. The loss of his grandmother in 2008 deeply impacted him. He turned to music as a means to convey his emotions and thoughts, using rap as his outlet. Eventually, he released his first mixtape called ‘Paper Route Campaign’, which received favorable reviews. The success of this mixtape motivated him to explore a more profound career in music. Over the years, he put out several other mixtapes and singles, including ‘High Class Street Music’, ‘A Time 2 Kill’, ‘Blue Magic’, ‘South Memphis Kingpin’, and ‘Felix Brothers’.
In 2015, he was featured on the hit single ‘Cut It’ by O.T. Genasis, which climbed to the 35th position on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2016, he launched his debut album ‘King of Memphis’, which received positive feedback from critics. It was also a commercial hit, reaching the 49th spot on the US Billboard 200 and featured singles like ‘Royalty’, ‘Let Me See It’, and ‘USA’.
In April 2017, he released his subsequent album ‘Bulletproof’, which attained the 36th position on the US Billboard 200. This album included singles such as ‘100 Shots’, ‘But I’m Bulletproof’, and ‘I Pray for My Enemies’. That same year, he dropped two additional albums: ‘Tracking Numbers’, which didn’t chart, and ‘Thinking Out Loud’, which peaked at the 16th spot on the US Billboard 200. His more recent mixtapes are ‘Rich Crack Baby’ and ‘Gelato’. The former reached the 132nd position on the US Billboard 200, while the latter reached the 54th position. His fifth studio album, ‘Role Model’, debuted in September 2018, reaching the 15th position on the US Billboard 200, marking his highest ranking to date.
FAMILY & PERSONAL LIFE of Young Dolph
Young Dolph was born on August 11, 1985, in Chicago, Illinois. His family relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, two years after his birth. He has four siblings and was primarily raised by his grandmother.
In 2017, Dolph survived a shooting in Charlotte, North Carolina, where nearly a hundred shots were fired, but he escaped without any serious injuries thanks to his bulletproof SUV. Although there were rumors that a feud with rapper Yo Gotti led to the shooting, both parties chose not to comment.
Young Dolph has never tied the knot but has two children from past relationships. Currently, he is in a relationship with Mia Jaye.
Net worth of Young Dolph
The estimated net worth of Young Dolph is about $3 million.