Young Dolph

Young Dolph
Young Dolph in 2017
Born
Adolph Robert Thornton Jr.

(1985-07-27)July 27, 1985
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedNovember 17, 2021(2021-11-17) (aged 36)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Cause of deathAssassination
Burial placeCalvery Cemetery, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Other names
  • Paper Route Frank[1]
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2008–2021
PartnerMia Jaye (2012–2021; his death)
Children2
Relatives
Musical career
OriginMemphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres
Labels
Websiteyoungdolph.com

Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. (July 27, 1985 – November 17, 2021), better known by his stage name Young Dolph, was an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He first garnered mainstream attention for his guest appearance on O.T. Genasis' 2015 single "Cut It", which peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. The following year, he released his debut studio album King of Memphis (2016), which peaked at number 49 on the Billboard 200.[3][4] His fifth album, Rich Slave (2020), peaked at number four on the chart.

Young Dolph founded the independent label Paper Route Empire in 2010, through which he signed his cousin, fellow Memphis-based rapper Key Glock. On November 17, 2021, he was shot and killed in Memphis, Tennessee.

  1. ^ Reeves, Mosi (May 4, 2017). "Young Dolph: Memphis Rapper on Life From 'Crack Baby' to Streaming Star". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on March 31, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Joint was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Hernandez, Victoria (February 29, 2016). "Hip Hop Album Sales: Yo Gotti, Kevin Gates & Young Dolph". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on April 2, 2019. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  4. ^ Kramer, Kyle (February 18, 2016). "PREMIERE: Stream Young Dolph's New Album, 'King of Memphis'". Noisey. Archived from the original on March 23, 2016. Retrieved March 29, 2016.