Young Dolph
American rapper (1985–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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,[5] through which he signed fellow Memphis rapper Key Glock. On November 17, 2021, he was shot and killed in his hometown.[6]
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Born | Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. (1985-07-27)July 27, 1985 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | November 17, 2021(2021-11-17) (aged 36) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
Cause of death | Murder (gunshot wounds) |
Burial place | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
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Years active | 2008–2021 |
Partner | Mia Jaye |
Children | 2 |
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Origin | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
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Website | youngdolph |