Young Dolph, born Adolph Thornton, Jr., was a prominent American rapper who made his mark with the album ‘King of Memphis.’ His career, spanning several mixtapes and seven studio albums, was tragically cut short when he was fatally shot in Tennessee.
Young Dolph, born Adolph Thornton, Jr., was a prominent American rapper who made his mark with the album ‘King of Memphis.’ His career, spanning several mixtapes and seven studio albums, was tragically cut short when he was fatally shot in Tennessee.
Growing up in challenging circumstances, Dolph found solace in music, channeling his experiences into lyric writing. He began his musical journey early, opting to pursue rap instead of college after completing high school. His debut mixtape, ‘Paper Route Campaign,’ launched his career successfully.
Dolph’s first studio album, ‘King of Memphis’ (2016), received positive reviews and reached No. 49 on the US Billboard 200. He went on to release six more albums and featured on O.T Genasis’s hit single ‘Cut It.’ His seventh and final album, ‘Rich Slave’ (2020), became his highest-charting project.
Following his untimely death, a tribute album titled ‘Long Live Young Dolph’ was released through his label, Paper Route Empire.
