Young Dolph

American rapper (1985–2021)

Young Dolph

Young Dolph in 2017

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.
Other names|

* Dolph Gabbana
* Flippa
* Paper Route Frank[1]

Occupations|

* Rapper
* songwriter

Years active| 2008–2021
Partner| Mia Jaye
Children| 2
Relatives|

* Key Glock (cousin-by-marriage)
* Juice Wrld (second cousin)

Musical career
Origin| Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres|

* Southern hip hop
* trap
* Memphis rap
* gangsta rap

Labels|

* Paper Route Empire
* Empire[2]

Website| youngdolph.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.

## Early life

[edit]

Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. was born on July 27, 1985, in Chicago, Illinois.[5][6][7] When he was two years old, his family moved to Memphis, Tennessee.[7] He had two sisters and two brothers; he and Chicago rapper Juice Wrld were second cousins.[8][9] Thornton was mostly raised by his grandmother, Ida Mae; his parents experienced addictions to crack cocaine, and as a child, he would only see them every few weeks.[10][11]

Thornton said that the community he was from in South Memphis, many of his peers were raised by their grandmothers due to the issues experienced by their parents.[11] He described initially recognizing his grandmother as "the meanest motherfucker in the world", explaining "I didn't get that shit at the time. ... All the shit she was telling you, you get to seeing that shit when you hit about 15", saying that when he approached that age he began utilizing her teachings throughout his life to be more independent.[11] As a teenager, Thornton attended Hamilton High School,[12] being a barber on the side from the ages of 12 to 15.[13] From the ages of 16 to 17 and onward, he turned to the streets for a means of income. He recollected about the only time his grandmother caught him, saying "Grandma [was] right there, [I'm] trying to stuff all this shit in my pants, but I got on shorts...she just start  [sic] yelling and screaming. She the only person I cared about, what she say, what she think about me..."[14]

His grandmother often did not allow Thornton to have friends visit their home, but on occasion let homeless friends stay with the family.[11] On March 5, 2008, Thornton's grandmother died after a prolonged battle with lung cancer.

## Career

[edit]

### 2008–2014: Career beginnings and early successes

[edit]

In 2008, due to encouragement from his friends, Young Dolph released his first mixtape Paper Route Campaign.[15] Seeing its local popularity, he decided to fully invest himself into rap. Two years later, he formally established his label Paper Route Empire in 2010, an independent record label inspired by the likes of Master P and Baby, and subsequently released his first mainstream mixtape Welcome 2 Dolph World that same year, hosted by Atlanta DJ DJ Scream with features from 8Ball & MJG, 2 Chainz (then known as Tity Boi), and in-house artists Tim Gates and Money Makkin Murda.[15][10] With the release of mixtapes High Class Street Music and High Class Street Music 2 in 2011, Young Dolph began to develop his own rap flow, shifting away from a style similar to Memphis rappers Three 6 Mafia and 8Ball & MJG instead to a personal style described as "vociferous" with a "magnetic delivery and uniquely deep voice".[16][17] In 2012, Young Dolph released the mixtapes A Time 2 Kill and Blue Magic on April 12 and November 14, respectively. The former's title was inspired by the movie of the same name, and the latter's title inspired by the movie American Gangster. Following multiple collaborations along with a personal connection with Atlanta trap rapper Gucci Mane, Young Dolph released the collaboration mixtape EastAtlantaMemphis on March 15, 2013, with features from Young Scooter and Big Bank Black. On May 13, 2013, he released the third installment of the High Class Street Music series, Trappin' Out a Mansion. On October 15, 2013, Young Dolph released South Memphis Kingpin, with the song "South Memphis" achieving high popularity. On April 15, 2014, Dolph released Cross Country Trappin. On July 8, 2014, Young Dolph released the fourth installment of the High Class Street Music series, American Gangster. This mixtape included the song "Preach", which received nationwide fame, as well as features from Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Fiend, Trinidad James, Shy Glizzy, Trae tha Truth, Problem, and Cap 1.[18]

### 2014-2017: Debut album and feud with Yo Gotti

[edit]

On February 24, 2015, Young Dolph released the fifth and final installment of the High Class Street Music series, The Plug Best Friend. It included features from 2 Chainz, Shy Glizzy, and Peewee Longway, as well as a remix of "Preach" featuring Rick Ross and Jeezy. On June 30, Dolph released a collaboration album with Gucci Mane and Peewee Longway titled Felix Brothers. On July 28, 2015, Dolph released mixtape 16 Zips with features from T.I., Slim Thug, Paul Wall, Jadakiss, and fellow Paper Route artist Jay Fizzle. In September 2015, Young Dolph was featured on O.T. Genasis's double platinum hit single "Cut It". On October 8, 2015, Young Dolph released Shittin on the Industry, an 11-song mixtape including the hit single "Get Paid".

In February 2016, he released his debut album King of Memphis under his independent Paper Route Empire label, which peaked at number 49 on the Billboard 200.[16] Other Memphis rappers (including Yo Gotti and Gotti-affiliated Blac Youngsta) took offense at the album title, with Blac Youngsta leading an armed group attempting to find Young Dolph in Memphis and releasing a diss track, "SHAKE SUM (Young Dolph Diss)" in response.[17]

In 2017, Young Dolph released a diss track against Yo Gotti titled "Play Wit Yo' Bitch", prompting Yo Gotti to release a response song. Two weeks later, in February 2017, Young Dolph released a music video for "Play Wit Yo' Bitch". The next day, his vehicle was the target of gunfire in Charlotte, North Carolina, while in town for a performance at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association tournament.[10][17][19] His car was reportedly shot over 100 times but was outfitted with bulletproof panels, and no one was hurt.[10][19] He performed the same night.

Following the shooting, Blac Youngsta and two other men were arrested, but the charges were later dropped due to insufficient evidence.[20] Young Dolph used the publicity from the shooting to promote his second studio album Bulletproof.[21] In September 2017, he was shot multiple times. In February 2018, he released the extended play Niggas Get Shot Everyday, referencing this prior incident.[10]

### 2017–2020: Charting singles and first top 10 album

[edit]

Young Dolph performing in 2017

In 2017, Young Dolph signed his cousin-by-marriage and fellow Memphis rapper Key Glock to his Paper Route Empire label, after the two had met at family gatherings.[15] In 2018, they released the single "Major", which peaked at number 47 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[22] That same year, Young Dolph said that he had been offered a $22 million label deal which he turned down. Preferring to stay on his own independent label, Young Dolph stated, "It really was a good deal, a super good deal to tell you the truth. But it's just, I see something else".[20]

Young Dolph later revealed that he signed a distribution deal with Empire Distribution, and his September 2018 album Role Model was released under the label Paper Route Empire, a joint venture between Paper Route Empire and Empire Distribution.[2] In July 2019, Young Dolph again collaborated with Key Glock, this time releasing his first collaborative album entitled Dum and Dummer, imitating the title of the Farrelly brothers' film Dumb and Dumber.[23][15]

The album peaked at number eight on the Billboard 200, earning each of the artists their first top 10 album.[24] The album was produced by BandPlay, who used a variety of styles of beats in the album's tracks.[25] Reviewers for the album noted Young Dolph's greater "songwriting range", with "depths of self-loathing and despair" that were complemented by the younger Key Glock's "celebrations of himself".[25]

### 2020–2021: Retirement plans and top 10 solo album

[edit]

Rumors emerged in early 2020 that Young Dolph was considering his retirement from music in order to spend more time with his children, and was seen more frequently in Memphis.[26][27] On his Instagram, Young Dolph wrote, "Highly considering quitting the music business because I really wanna be with my kids 24/7".[26] During the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Young Dolph released the single "Sunshine" and released edited album covers of previous releases on streaming services to feature individuals wearing surgical masks to highlight and address the global situation.[27]

In an interview with GQ in May 2020, he was asked about his recent release of music, with Young Dolph replying "Man, my little boy wanted to hear some new music. ... I'll keep it real: I ain't really been on my rapper shit, I been on my industry shit, the big bro shit. I got a lot of artists, and I been dropping all my artists' projects, and they going up. ... So I'm like, 'Yeah, I gotta go ahead and give it to them.' I gotta drop it."[27]

Young Dolph's seventh album, Rich Slave, was released on August 14, 2020. It was preceded by the singles "Blue Diamonds", "RNB" featuring Megan Thee Stallion and "Death Row". Young Dolph explained the album's title, stating "It's the reality of being Black in this country".[28] Rich Slave was Young Dolph's highest-charting album, peaking at 4th on the Billboard 200.[20]

On March 5, 2021, Young Dolph and Key Glock released the single "Aspen", and subsequently their second collaborative album, Dum and Dummer 2, was released on March 26, 2021. It is a sequel to 2019's Dum and Dummer, and combined solo songs with tracks featuring both artists.[23] The project's cartoon artwork references Beavis and Butt-Head.[29] The album was released by Young Dolph's independent Paper Route Empire label.[23] In a review on Pitchfork, Nadine Smith gave the album a 7.5/10 rating, stating that "Dolph & Glock fashion themselves in the image of pop culture dunces even if at the same time they're poised, extravagant, and immaculate—there's a casualness to their rapport and respective flows that never announces itself too much."[23]

### Posthumous releases

[edit]

A posthumous tribute album titled Long Live Young Dolph was announced on January 10, 2022,[30] and was officially released on January 21, 2022, through Paper Route Empire. It was preceded by the release of the single "LLD (Long Live Dolph)". The compilation album contains guest appearances from PRE associates: Key Glock, Big Moochie Grape, Kenny Muney, Jay Fizzle, Joddy Badass, Snupe Bandz, Paper Route Woo and Chitana.[31]

A posthumous album from Dolph, titled Paper Route Frank, was released on December 16, 2022.[32]

## Personal life

[edit]

Thornton had two children with his partner, Mia Jaye. He said that he was somewhat strict with his parenting due to his upbringing with his grandmother.[11][33] Thornton often collaborated with his cousin and fellow rapper Key Glock and was a distant relative of rapper Juice Wrld, learning of the familial relation with the latter in 2017.[34][35]

Thornton was shot outside a retail store in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on September 26, 2017.[36] He was listed in critical condition at the hospital, but within a few hours doctors reported he was expected to survive.[37] He spent two weeks in the hospital recovering from three gunshot wounds.[38] Yo Gotti was initially named a person of interest moments after the shooting but was later cleared.[39] Yo Gotti's friend, Corey McClendon, was arrested for attempted murder, only to be released the next day with no charges.[40]

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Thornton began to stay with his family in Memphis more frequently and did so amid rumors of retirement.[27] He was known in the area for his philanthropy, donating $25,000 to his alma mater, Hamilton High School, and providing motivational speeches to students.[12][41] Known for handing out Thanksgiving dinners, Thornton gave away two hundred turkeys to individuals at the West Cancer Center days before his death and was scheduled to donate additional meals days later.[12][42]

## Death

[edit]

Murder of Young Dolph

Location| Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Date| November 17, 2021; 2 years ago (2021-11-17)
12:22 p.m. (CST)

Attack type

| Homicide by shooting
Victim| Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., a.k.a. Young Dolph
Motive| Under investigation
Accused|

* Hernandez Govan
* Justin Johnson
* Cornelius Smith
* Shundale Barnett

Convicted| Jemarcus Johnson[43]
Verdict| Jemarcus Johnson:
Pleaded guilty
Convictions| Jemarcus Johnson:
After-the-fact accessory (3 counts)[a]
Charges| Justin Johnson, Smith, and Govan:

* First-degree murder
* Criminal attempt to commit first-degree murder

Justin Johnson and Smith:

* Unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon
* Employing a firearm during a felony
* Grand theft

Govan:

* Conspiracy to commit first-degree murder

Barnett:

* After-the-fact accessory

On November 17, 2021, Thornton was fatally shot in Memphis while visiting Makeda's Homemade Butter Cookies, a bakery he frequently visited whenever he was back home. Two gunmen in a white two-door Mercedes-Benz gunned him down.[44][12][45] An autopsy revealed that Thornton had 22 gunshot wounds from bullet entries and exits. Some wounds were sustained in the forehead and back.[46] Crowds of hundreds of people swarmed the scene of Thornton's death for hours; police had to prevent individuals from entering the area while they investigated.[12] Tennessee House Representative London Lamar and Memphis councilman J. B. Smiley reacted by calling for a curfew in Memphis to prevent civil unrest and violence.[42]

Thornton was laid to rest on November 30, 2021. A service was held at First Baptist Church Broad Street. The family's caravan of black SUVs was escorted by security and Memphis Police to the cemetery across from Hamilton High School, Young Dolph's alma mater.

On January 5, 2022, police identified one of the suspects responsible for the murder as 23-year-old Justin Johnson, and issued a first-degree murder warrant.[47] A reward of up to $15,000 for information on the suspect was offered by the Tennessee authorities.[48] Johnson had an established history of criminal charges and violence, as well as "ties to organized criminal gangs", and was a rapper under the name Straight Drop.[49]

Another suspect, 32-year-old Cornelius Smith (who was arrested for the theft of the car used in Dolph's murder[50]), was indicted on first-degree murder, weapons possession, and theft charges on January 11.[51] The same day, Johnson was captured by police in Indiana[52] after law enforcement received over 500 tips leading to his arrest.[53] 27-year-old Shundale Barnett, a passenger of the vehicle Johnson was driving, was also arrested.[54] On January 12, Johnson and Smith were indicted on first-degree murder and other criminal charges,[55][56] while Barnett was charged with being an "after-the-fact accessory".[57]

After Johnson and Smith struggled to find legal representation, they were given an ultimatum by Judge Lee Coffee: "If you have a lawyer hired, that's fine, but as I told you 10 days ago, I cannot allow you to sit in jail week after week, month after month, without a lawyer. ... If you don't have a lawyer hired on [February 4], I'm going to hire a private attorney to represent both of you all."[56] On February 7, Johnson appeared in court again for "violating a sex offender registration charge" after reportedly being convicted of aggravated rape in 2015. He also claimed he was unable to afford to hire an attorney.[58][59] On February 11, both Johnson and Smith pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder.[60] On November 10, 2022, a third suspect was indicted for the murder of Young Dolph and the conspiracy to murder Thornton, 43-year-old Hernandez Govan, whom is alleged to have ordered the murder of Young Dolph.[61][62][63] It is likely that the trial for those accused of murdering Young Dolph will not occur until 2024 due to the severity of charges and the discovery procedures by the defendants' attorneys.[64]

In June 2023, Jemarcus Johnson reached a plea deal where he pleaded guilty to three counts of accessory after-the-fact in exchange for his conspiracy to murder charge dropped. He is expected to testify against the other suspects at their upcoming trials.[43]

As of June 2024, the trial for Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith is scheduled for September 2024.[65] Jemarcus Johnson is set to be sentenced for accessory to murder after he testifies against Justin and Smith at their upcoming trial.

### Remembrance

[edit]

The city of Memphis approved street-renaming for a street in the honor of Thornton. The street was changed to Adolph "Young Dolph" Thornton Jr. Avenue, which is located on the intersection of Dunn Avenue and Airways Boulevard, just east of Castalia Heights (where Dolph was raised) and not far from where Dolph was killed.[66]

In February 2022, two Tennessee lawmakers (Representative Torrey C. Harris and former Senator Katrina Robinson) proposed a bill which would make November 17 – the day on which Dolph was killed – the "Adolph Thornton Day of Service". The bill listed several of Dolph's acts of philanthropy and described him as "an exemplary gentleman and consummate professional who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for his fellow citizens in numerous capacities". It also stated the holiday's goal is to "celebrate the memory, music, and community service contributions of [Dolph] and to encourage Tennesseans to help others."[67][68]

## Discography

[edit]

### Studio albums

[edit]

List of studio albums, with selected details  Title  | Album details  | Peak chart positions  | Certifications

|
|
|

[69] | US R&B/HH
[70] | US Rap
[71] | US
Ind.
[72] | CAN
[73]
King of Memphis |

* Released: February 19, 2016
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, LP, download

| 49 | 9 | 5  | 5  | —  |
Bulletproof[74] |

* Released: April 1, 2017
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, download

| 36 | 19 | 14  | 7  | —  |
Thinking Out Loud[75] |

* Released: October 20, 2017
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, LP, download

| 16 | 9 | 8  | 2  | —  |
Role Model |

* Released: September 21, 2018
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, download

| 15 | 11 | 9  | 6  | —  |
Dum and Dummer (with Key Glock) |

* Released: July 26, 2019[76]
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, download, streaming

| 8
[24] | 5 | 4  | 16  | 83  |

* RIAA: Gold[77]

Rich Slave |

* Released: August 14, 2020
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, LP, download, streaming

| 4 | 3 | 3  | 1  | 84  |

* RIAA: Gold[77]

Dum and Dummer 2 (with Key Glock)[29] |

* Released: March 26, 2021
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, LP, download, streaming

| 8 | 5 | 4  | 2  | —  |
Paper Route Frank[32] |

* Released: December 16, 2022
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, LP, download, streaming

| 25 | 9 | 4  | 3  | —  |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

### Compilation albums

[edit]

List of compilation albums, with selected details  Title  | Album details  | Peak chart positions

|
|

[69] | US
R&B/HH
[70] | US
Rap
[71] | US
Ind.
[72]
Paper Route Illuminati
(with Paper Route Empire) |

* Released: July 30, 2021
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: Digital download, streaming

| 22
[78] | 13  | 10  | 1

### Mixtapes

[edit]

List of mixtapes, with selected details  Title  | Album details  | Peak chart positions

|
|

[69] | US R&B/HH
[70] | US Rap
[71] | US
Ind.
[72]
Paper Route Campaign[79] |

* Released: 2008
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| — | — | —  | —
Welcome 2 Dolph World[80] |

* Released: July 2, 2010
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| — | — | —  | —
High Class Street Music[81] |

* Released: May 7, 2011
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| — | — | —  | —
High Class Street Music 2: Hustler's Paradise[82] |

* Released: November 8, 2011
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| — | — | —  | —
A Time 2 Kill[83] |

* Released: April 6, 2012
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| — | — | —  | —
Blue Magic[84] |

* Released: November 14, 2012
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| — | — | —  | —
East Atlanta Memphis[85]
(with Gucci Mane) |

* Released: March 16, 2013
* Label: 1017 Brick Squad
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| — | — | —  | —
High Class Street Music 3: Trappin' Out a Mansion[86] |

* Released: May 13, 2013
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| — | — | —  | —
South Memphis Kingpin[87] |

* Released: October 15, 2013
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| — | — | —  | —
Cross Country Trappin[88] |

* Released: April 15, 2014
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| — | — | —  | —
High Class Street Music 4: American Gangster[89] |

* Released: July 8, 2014
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| — | — | —  | —
High Class Street Music 5: The Plug Best Friend[90] |

* Released: February 24, 2015
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| — | — | —  | —
Felix Brothers[91]
(with Gucci Mane and Peewee Longway) |

* Released: June 30, 2015
* Label: 1017 Records, RBC Records
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| — | — | —  | —
BagMen[92]
(with Peewee Longway) |

* Released: July 15, 2015
* Label: Familiar Territory
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| — | — | —  | —
16 Zips[93] |

* Released: July 28, 2015
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| — | — | —  | —
Shittin' On The Industry[94] |

* Released: October 8, 2015
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| — | — | —  | —
Bosses & Shooters[95]
(with Jay Fizzle & Bino Brown) |

* Released: May 27, 2016
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| — | — | —  | —
Rich Crack Baby[96] |

* Released: August 26, 2016
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| 132 | 14 | 13  | 15
Gelato[97] |

* Released: February 3, 2017
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: CD, digital download, streaming

| 54 | 22 | 13  | —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

### Extended plays

[edit]

List of extended plays, with selected details  Title  | EP details  | Peak chart positions

|
|

[69] | US R&B/HH
[70] | US Rap
[71]
Bossed Up |

* Released: May 15, 2016
* Label: Sinatra Music Group
* Format: Digital download, streaming

| — | — | —
Tracking Numbers (with Berner)[98] |

* Released: August 24, 2017
* Label: Bern One Entertainment
* Format: Digital download, streaming

| — | — | —
Niggas Get Shot Everyday[99] |

* Released: February 16, 2018
* Label: Paper Route Empire
* Format: Digital download, streaming

| 59 | 29 | 24

### Singles

[edit]

#### As lead artist

[edit]

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name  Title  | Year  | Peak chart positions  | Certifications  | Album

|
|
|
|

Bub.
[100] | US R&B/HH
[22] | US
Main.
R&B/HH
[101]
"Get Paid"  | 2016  | — | —  | —  |  | King of Memphis
"Play Wit Yo Bitch"[102] | 2017  | —  | —  | —  |

* RIAA: Platinum[77]

| Gelato
"100 Shots"  | 10 | 49  | —  |

* RIAA: Platinum[77]

| Bulletproof
"Bagg"
(featuring Lil Yachty) | — | —  | —  |  | Gelato
"While U Here"  | — | —  | —  |  | Thinking Out Loud
"Believe Me"  | — | —  | —  |
"Drippy"  | — | —  | —  |
"Major"
(featuring Key Glock)[103] | 2018  | 1 | 47  | 18  |

* RIAA: Platinum[77]

| Role Model
"Sunshine"  | 2020  | —  | —  | —  |  | Non-album single
"RNB"[104]
(featuring Megan Thee Stallion) | 1 | 46  | 5  |

* RIAA: Gold[77]

| Rich Slave
"Blue Diamond"[28] | — | —  | —  |
"Death Row"[28] | — | —  | —  |
"Aspen"
(with Key Glock) | 2021  | —  | —  | 29  |  | Dum and Dummer 2
"Hall of Fame"  | 2022  | 17  | —  | 37  |  | Paper Route Frank
"Get Away"  | 4  | 40  | —  |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

#### As featured artist

[edit]

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name  Title  | Year  | Peak chart positions  | Certifications  | Album

|
|
|
|

[105] | US R&B/HH
[22] | US Rap
[106] | US
Main.
R&B/HH
[101]
"California"[107]
(Colonel Loud featuring T.I., Ricco Barrino and Young Dolph) | 2015  | —[A] | 32 | 21  | 8  |  | California EP
"Cut It"
(O.T. Genasis featuring Young Dolph) | 35 | 11 | 6  | 3  |

* RIAA: 2× Platinum[108]

| Rhythm & Bricks
"Bling Blaww Burr"
(Gucci Mane featuring Young Dolph) | 2016  | — | —[B] | —  | —  |  | Woptober
"Downfall"
(Lil Durk featuring Young Dolph) | 2018  | — | — | —  | —  |  | Signed to the Streets 3
"Drip Like Dis"
(Bankroll Freddie featuring Lil Baby and Young Dolph) | 2019  | —  | —  | —  | 23  |  | From Trap to Rap
"Blood All on It"
(Gucci Mane featuring Key Glock and Young Dolph) | 2022  | 98  | 32  | —  | —  |  | So Icy Gang: The ReUp
"Really"
(Lucry & Suena featuring Bonez MC and Young Dolph | 2024  | –  | –  | –  | –  | –  |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

### Other charted songs

[edit]

Title  | Year  | Peak chart positions  | Certifications  | Album

|
|
|
|

[105] | US
R&B/HH
[22] | US
Main.
R&B/HH
[101]
"Preach"  | 2014  | —  | —  | 24  |  | Cross Country Trappin and High Class Street Music 4
"Pulled Up"
(featuring 2 Chainz and Juicy J) | 2015  | —  | —  | 39  |  | High Class Street Music 5
"Facts"  | 2016  | —  | —  | —  |

* RIAA: Gold[77]

| King of Memphis
"Get Paid"  | —  | —  | 35  |
"Royalty"  | —  | —  | 33  |
"Foreva"
(featuring T.I.) | —  | —  | —  |

* RIAA: Platinum[77]

| Rich Crack Baby
"Stunting Ain't Nuthin"
(Gucci Mane featuring Slim Jxmmi and Young Dolph) | 2017  | 95  | 39  | —  |  | Mr. Davis
"Go Get Sum Mo"
(featuring Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz and Ty Dolla Sign) | —  | —[C] | 29  |  | Thinking Out Loud
"By Mistake"  | 2018  | —  | —  | 36  |

* RIAA: Gold[77]

| Role Model
"1 Hell of a Life"
(with Key Glock) | 2019  | —  | —  | —  |

* RIAA: Gold[77]

| Dum and Dummer
"Water on Water on Water"
(with Key Glock) | —  | —  | 35  |

* RIAA: Gold[77]

"Hold Up Hold Up Hold Up"  | 2020  | —[D] | —  | —  |

* RIAA: Gold[77]

| Rich Slave
"To Be Honest"  | —  | —  | —  |

* RIAA: Gold[77]

"No Sense"
(featuring Key Glock) | —  | —  | —  |

* RIAA: Gold[77]

"1 Scale"
(featuring G Herbo) | —[E] | 45  | —  |

* RIAA: Gold[77]

"Penguins"
(with Key Glock) | 2021  | —[F] | —  | —  |  | Dum and Dummer 2
"Love for the Streets"  | 2022  | —[G] | —  | —  |  | Paper Route Frank

Notes

1. ^ "California" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number two on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[100]
2. ^ "Bling Blaww Burr" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number ten on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.[109]
3. ^ "Go Get Sum Mo" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number nine on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.[109]
4. ^ "Hold Up Hold Up Hold Up" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 16 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[100]
5. ^ "1 Scale" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 18 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[100]
6. ^ "Penguins" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 15 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[100]
7. ^ "Love for the Streets" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 13 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[100]

## See also

[edit]

* List of murdered hip hop musicians

## Notes

[edit]

1. ^ Jemarcus Johnson's charge of conspiracy to murder was dropped in a plea deal.

## References

[edit]

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. ^ a b >Mendez, Marisa (January 20, 2019). "Young Dolph Admits He Signed Two Major Record Label Deals". XXL. Archived from the original on July 20, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
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.
5. ^ "Young Dolph". HotNewHipHop. April 18, 2014. Archived from the original on March 24, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
6. ^ Carter, Brooke (May 30, 2017). "Young Dolph Net Worth 2018 – How Rich is He Actually?". Gazette Review. Archived from the original on September 5, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
7. ^ a b "Young Dolph talks about Yo Gotti texting him for 2 years straight, working with OT Genasis & More". YouTube. February 24, 2016. Archived from the original on March 28, 2016. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
8. ^ "Young Dolph: Responsibilities of a Kingpin". Noisey. August 12, 2014. Archived from the original on September 5, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
9. ^ Sha Be Allah (December 12, 2019). "YOUNG DOLPH REVEALS JUICE WRLD WAS HIS COUSIN". The Source. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
10. ^ a b c d e Robertson, Darryl (February 20, 2018). "Young Dolph Speaks On Turning His Dreams Into A Lucrative Reality". Vibe. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
11. ^ a b c d e "Young Dolph Discusses Rap Retirement, Gucci Mane, Being Independent & More | Big Facts", Revolt, July 27, 2021, archived from the original on November 17, 2021, retrieved November 18, 2021
12. ^ a b c d e "Rapper Young Dolph shot and killed in Memphis, police say". WHBQ-TV. November 18, 2021. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
13. ^ Rap Radar: Young Dolph, YouTube, November 6, 2018, retrieved August 7, 2023
14. ^ Young Dolph "KING" Documentary (Ft. Gucci Mane - Enigma Series), YouTube, May 19, 2017, retrieved August 7, 2023
15. ^ a b c d Berry, Peter (Spring 2021). "Major Players". XXL. Archived from the original on November 4, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
16. ^ a b Suarez, Gary (September 25, 2018). "Young Dolph Is The Gucci Mane Heir We Deserve". Vibe. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
17. ^ a b c Brutocao, Ben (April 13, 2020). "Young Dolph's war of attrition". Duke Chronicle. Archived from the original on November 24, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
18. ^ IronPEN (July 8, 2014). "Young Dolph - High Class Street Music 4: American Gangster (Mixtape)". TRUE MAGAZINE. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
19. ^ a b Coleman, C. Vernon (February 26, 2017). "Footage Shows Young Dolph's SUV after Being Shot at Multiple Times in Charlotte". XXL. Archived from the original on November 12, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
20. ^ a b c Caramanica, Jon; Coscarelli, Joe (November 17, 2021). "Young Dolph, Promising Memphis Rapper, Shot and Killed at 36". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
21. ^ Janes, Theoden. "He dodged 100 bullets in Charlotte (allegedly). Now he's rapping about it". The Charlotte Observer. Archived from the original on May 2, 2017. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
22. ^ a b c d "Young Dolph Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 2, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
23. ^ a b c d Smith, Nadine (March 31, 2021). "Young Dolph / Key Glock: Dum and Dummer 2". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
24. ^ a b Caulfield, Keith (August 4, 2019). "NF Scores Second No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'The Search'". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 6, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
25. ^ a b Smith, Nadine (August 8, 2019). "Young Dolph/Key Glock: Dum and Dummer". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
26. ^ a b Mehr, Bob. "Is Memphis rapper Young Dolph retiring from music?". The Commercial Appeal. Archived from the original on November 24, 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
27. ^ a b c d "Why Memphis Rapper Young Dolph Photoshopped Face Masks on His Old Album Covers". GQ. May 6, 2020. Archived from the original on December 17, 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
28. ^ a b c Mahadevan, Tara C. (August 12, 2020). "Young Dolph Releases New Song "Death Row" From Forthcoming Album 'Rich Slave'". Complex. Archived from the original on August 9, 2020. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
29. ^ a b Mahadevan, Tara C. (March 5, 2021). "Young Dolph and Key Glock Link for New Song "Aspen" and Announce 'Dum and Dummer 2' Album". Complex. Archived from the original on March 5, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
30. ^ "Young Dolph's Posthumous Album Paper Route Empire Presents: Long Live Dolph' Is on the Way". Billboard. January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
31. ^ Rouhani, Neena (January 21, 2022). "Young Dolph Tribute Album 'Long Live Dolph' Pays Its Respects to Memphis Icon: Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
32. ^ a b Callas, Brad (December 16, 2022). "Stream Young Dolph's New Posthumous Album Paper Route Frank". Complex. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
33. ^ Zaru, Deena. "Rapper Young Dolph shot and killed at bakery in Memphis". ABC News. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
34. ^ Hayes, T'Keyah (September 10, 2021). "Young Dolph explains why he turned down $22 million deal: "I'm a hustler"". REVOLT. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
35. ^ Allah, Sha Be (December 12, 2019). "Young Dolph Reveals Juice WRLD Was His Cousin". The Source. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
36. ^ "YOUNG DOLPH SHOT MULTIPLE TIMES IN HOLLYWOOD... Rushed to Hospital". TMZ. September 26, 2017. Archived from the original on September 26, 2017. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
37. ^ Serna, Joseph (September 26, 2017). "Rapper Young Dolph wounded in shooting in center of Hollywood tourist district; one person detained". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on September 26, 2017. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
38. ^ Lee, Christina (January 4, 2018). "Young Dolph, the rapper dodging death: 'I've been targeted since I was 17'". The Guardian. Archived from the original on February 15, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
39. ^ "Yo Gotti Named as Person of Interest in Young Dolph Shooting". XXL Mag. September 26, 2017. Archived from the original on September 27, 2017. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
40. ^ Jones, Yolanda; Connolly, Daniel (September 29, 2017). "No charges filed against Memphis man accused in Young Dolph shooting". Commercial Appeal. Archived from the original on February 28, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
41. ^ "Young Dolph visits Hamilton High School". Commercial Appeal. Archived from the original on March 5, 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
42. ^ a b Royer, David (November 17, 2021). "Rapper Young Dolph dead in Memphis shooting". WREG-TV. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
43. ^ a b "Man pleads guilty with helping men charged with fatally shooting rapper Young Dolph". NBC News. June 9, 2023.
44. ^ "Young Dolph Last Time Seen Alive . . . Filling Up His Ride". November 18, 2021. Archived from the original on November 20, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
45. ^ "Young Dolph Showed Love To Cookie Place He Was Killed At 1 Week Ago". HotNewHipHop. November 17, 2021. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
46. ^ "Young Dolph Shot 22 Times, Autopsy Reveals". Rolling Stone.
47. ^ Dillon, Nancy (January 5, 2022). "Young Dolph Murder Suspect Identified: 'There's Not Any Closure For Us'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
48. ^ Fieldstadt, Elisha; Dasrath, Diana (January 6, 2022). "$15,000 reward offered for suspect in fatal shooting of rapper Young Dolph". NBC News. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
49. ^ Zaru, Deena (January 8, 2022). "Messages on Young Dolph murder surface on suspect's alleged Instagram account". ABC News. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
50. ^ "Video shows arrest of second suspect wanted in Young Dolph murder". FOX13 Memphis. January 12, 2022. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
51. ^ Corcoran, Nina; Ruiz, Matthew Ismael (January 11, 2022). "Young Dolph Murder Suspects Arrested". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
52. ^ "Young Dolph murder: Suspect arrested in Indiana, another charged". Fox News. January 12, 2022. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
53. ^ Vera, Amir; Simonson, Amy (January 12, 2022). "3 men arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of rapper Young Dolph". CNN. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
54. ^ Sainz, Adrian (January 12, 2022). "Official: Young Dolph slaying suspects have criminal history". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
55. ^ "2 men indicted in murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph, officials say". FOX13 Memphis. Memphis, Tennessee. January 11, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
56. ^ a b Espinoza, Joshua (January 30, 2022). "Young Dolph Murder Suspects Given a Week to Hire Lawyers". Complex. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
57. ^ Dillon, Nancy (January 12, 2022). "Third Suspect Charged in Young Dolph's Murder". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
58. ^ "Justin Johnson, indicted in Young Dolph's murder, in court on sex offender registration charge". WMC Action News 5. February 7, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
59. ^ Pierre, Jeremy (February 7, 2022). "Man accused of killing Young Dolph makes court appearance for violation of sex offender registration". FOX13 Memphis. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
60. ^ Dillon, Nancy (February 11, 2022). "Young Dolph Murder Suspects Plead Not Guilty in Memphis". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
61. ^ "Everything we know about the man accused of ordering Young Dolph's murder". FOX13 Memphis. November 12, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
62. ^ Jones, Bria (November 12, 2022). "Who is Hernandez Govan? Details revealed about new Young Dolph murder suspect". WREG-TV. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
63. ^ Watts, Micaela (November 11, 2022). "Hernandez Govan: What's known about the suspect in Young Dolph's death". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
64. ^ "Judge: Young Dolph murder case may not come to trial for years". WREG. May 27, 2022. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
65. ^ "Trial date pushed back for Young Dolph murder suspects". May 16, 2024.
66. ^ "Memphis Street Renamed In Honor Of Young Dolph". Stereogum. December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
67. ^ Mojica, Adrian (February 7, 2022). "Tennessee bill proposes 'Adolph Thornton Day of Service' in honor of Young Dolph". FOX17 Nashville. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
68. ^ "SENATE BILL 1672" (PDF).
69. ^ a b c d "Young Dolph Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
70. ^ a b c d "Young Dolph Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 25, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
71. ^ a b c d "Young Dolph Chart History: Top Rap Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 25, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
72. ^ a b c "Young Dolph Chart History: Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
73. ^ "Young Dolph Chart History: Canadian Albums". Billboard. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
74. ^ "Young Dolph Announces "Bulletproof" Album To Address Charlotte Shooting". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on March 11, 2017. Retrieved March 11, 2017.
75. ^ "Thinking Out Loud by Young Dolph on Apple Music". iTunes. Archived from the original on October 17, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
76. ^ "Dum and Dummer by Young Dolph & Key Glock". Apple Music. July 26, 2019. Archived from the original on August 2, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
77. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "American certifications – Young Dolph". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
78. ^ @billboardcharts (August 9, 2021). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (1/3)..." (Tweet). Retrieved August 10, 2021 - via Twitter.
79. ^ "Young Dolph – Paper Route Campaign". Archived from the original on June 3, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
80. ^ "Welcome 2 Dolph World by Young Dolph". iTunes. July 2, 2010. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
81. ^ "High Class Street Music by Young Dolph". iTunes. May 7, 2011. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
82. ^ "High Class Street Music 2: Hustler's Paradise by Young Dolph". iTunes. November 8, 2011. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
83. ^ "A Time 2 Kill by Young Dolph". iTunes. April 6, 2012. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
84. ^ "Blue Magic by Young Dolph". iTunes. November 14, 2012. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
85. ^ "East Atlanta Memphis by Gucci Mane & Young Dolph". iTunes. March 15, 2013. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
86. ^ "High Class Street Music 3: Trappin' out a Mansion by Young Dolph". iTunes. May 13, 2013. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
87. ^ "South Memphis Kingpin by Young Dolph". iTunes. October 15, 2013. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
88. ^ "Cross Country Trappin by Young Dolph". iTunes. April 15, 2014. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
89. ^ "High Class Street Music 4: American Gangster by Young Dolph". iTunes. July 8, 2014. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
90. ^ "High Class Street Music 5: The Plug Best Friend by Young Dolph". iTunes. February 24, 2015. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
91. ^ "Felix Brothers by Gucci Mane, Peewee Longway & Young Dolph". iTunes. July 17, 2015. Archived from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
92. ^ "BagMen by Peewee Longway & Young Dolph". iTunes. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
93. ^ "16 Zips by Young Dolph". iTunes. July 28, 2015. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
94. ^ "Shittin on the Industry by Young Dolph". iTunes. October 8, 2015. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
95. ^ "Bosses & Shooters". livemixtapes. Archived from the original on April 13, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
96. ^ "Rich Crack Baby by Young Dolph on Apple Music". iTunes. August 26, 2016. Archived from the original on November 18, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
97. ^ "Young Dolph – Gelato – Paper Route Empire". Archived from the original on March 4, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
98. ^ "Tracking Numbers – EP by Berner & Young Dolph". August 24, 2017. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
99. ^ "N****s Get Shot Everyday – EP by Young Dolph". iTunes. February 16, 2018. Archived from the original on February 16, 2018. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
100. ^ a b c d e f "Young Dolph Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 17, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
101. ^ a b c "Young Dolph Chart History: Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 3, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
102. ^ "Young Dolph Drops Yo Gotti Diss "Play Wit Yo Bitch"". XXL. February 2, 2017. Archived from the original on June 2, 2021. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
103. ^ "Major (feat. Key Glock)". Spotify. August 31, 2018. Archived from the original on October 2, 2018. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
104. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Crossover". All Access. Archived from the original on July 9, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
105. ^ a b "Young Dolph Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
106. ^ "Young Dolph Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
107. ^ "California (feat. T.I., Young Dolph & Ricco Barrino) – Single by Colonel Loud on Apple Music". iTunes. August 7, 2015. Archived from the original on January 1, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
108. ^ "American certifications – Young Dolph". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
109. ^ a b "Young Dolph Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 30, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.

## External links

[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Young Dolph.

* Official website
* Young Dolph at AllMusic

Authority control databases

International|

* ISNI
* VIAF
* WorldCat

National|

* Germany
* United States

Artists|

* MusicBrainz

*[a.k.a.]: also known as