Young Dolph Net Worth (2022) | Age, Height, Girlfriend, And More

Young Dolph, or Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., was a young American rapper who started his career in rap in 2016. His two most popular albums were his first debut album, “King of Memphis,” and his seventh album, “Rich Slave.”

He was a shining star in the world of rap, but in 2021, his life ended when he was shot down and killed in his hometown of Tennessee.

Keep on scrolling to know the life of the “King of Memphis,” Young Dolph.

Personal Biography

Young Dolph had beef with another Memphis based rapper ever since he released his first album, King Of Memphis, but they peaked at 49 on the “Billboard 200”. Here is the biography of Young Dolph that can help you know this man better.

Name	Adolph Robert Thornton Jr.
Nickname	Young Dolph
Born	July 27, 1985, Chicago, Illinois, US
Died	November 17, 2021, Memphis, Tennessee, US
Years active	2006 – 2021
Origin	Memphis, Tennessee, US
Spouse	Mia Jaye (m. 2012)
Yong Dolph Kids	2
Profession	American Rapper
Height	6 ft 3 inches
Genre	Hip hop, Gangsta Rap, Memphis Rap
Young Dolph Net Worth	$3 million
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Early Life

Young Dolph was born in Chicago, Illinois, but when he was only two years old, their family moved to Memphis, Chicago. Young Dolph had two brothers and two sisters.

But being the kids of two drug addicts, all the siblings had to live with their grandmother here in Memphis. So if you are asking, “where is Young Dolph from?” it will show you Memphis.

He and another American rapper Juice WRLD are related to each other as second cousins.

When talking about his grandmother, he said, she was “the meanest motherfucker in the world.”

Most kids in his neighborhood used to live with their grandparents, as the conditions of the parents were usually the same. Most of them were drug addicts. His grandmother was strict and didn’t allow any of their friends to visit them at home, but she used to shelter homeless kids.

Career

Young Dolph started his rap career in 2006, but it was in 2008 when he released his mixtape named Paper Route Campaign. He poured his heart into this mixtape after his grandmother died to whom he was very attached.

Only two years later, he established his first record label named, Paper Route Empire. It was an independent record label that had no affiliation with a big label.

But in that same year, he released Welcome 2 Dolph World and another two mixtapes consecutively, “High-Class Street Music” and also “High-Class Street Music Episode 2.”

Rise to Success & Gunshots

Young Dolph began his rise to fame when he dropped his first album, “King Of Memphis,” in 2016, and the album immediately rose to 49 on the “Billboard 200.”

But along with his fame, he got hate from other Memphis rappers like Yo Gotti, whose offer was rejected by Young Dolph. He also received threats from Blac Youngsta. He, along with other an army of other rappers, released a diss track called “Shake Sum.”

In retaliation for his diss track, Young Dolph released his own diss track against Yo Gotti, named “Play Wit Yo’ Bitch,” the day after, he released a music video for the same Young Dolph cars were targeted, and his car was shot 100 times.

But since his car was bulletproof, no one got hurt. Blac Youngsta was arrested but released due to a lack of evidence. Taking advantage of this incident, Young Dolph net worth rose, and he released his second album called “Bulletproof.”

He was shot multiple times in 2017, and referencing that, he released his song “Niggas Get Shot every day” in 2018, joking about the incidents.

Topping The Charts

Young Dolph started to rise as a rapper when in 2018, he dropped his single “Major,” which ranked at 47 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. In that same year, he was offered $22 million by a record label, but he preferred to be an independent artist, so he declined it.

He, later on, disclosed that he signed with record label Empire Distribution and, as a joint venture with Paper Route Empire, released his fourth album, Role Model.

In 2019, he collaborated with his cousin through marriage Key Glock and released their album “Dum and Dummer.” That album peaked at 8th position on “Billboard 200 chart.”

Plans Of Early Retirement

According to rumors, Young Dolph was planning on retiring from rap to spend more and more quality time with his wife and two kids. He wrote on his Instagram, “Highly considering quitting the music business because I really wanna be with my kids 24/7.”

In 2020, his album number 7, “Rich Slave,” got released; it featured artists like Megan Thee Stallion and Death Row. This album was a major hit and ranked number 4 on “Billboard 200.” According to Young Dolph net worth Forbes was about $3 million.

Long Live Dolph

After his untimely death, his last album was still in post-production, which was released on 10th January 2022 but released on 21st January. And the album was followed by a single released by Paper Route Empire known as “Long Live Dolph.”

Death Of The King

If you type “how old is young Dolph when he died,” the answer is he was only 36 years old when he was gunned down while he was buying cookies for his mother from Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies in Memphis.

Two shooters driving a white Mercedes-Benz shot him 22 times. In the autopsy, all 22 entry and exit wounds were found. Hundreds of people crowded the sense of the crime, so the police had to issue a curfew to any type of civil unrest.

Both the shooters were later arrested, but the trial for the murder is set for 2024. Young Dolph’s final resting ceremony was performed at “First Baptist Church Broad Street” on 30th November 2021.

Frequently Asked Questions!

Here is everything you need to know about this American Rapper Young Dolph, but if you need to know more, here are a few questions others have asked.

1. Is Juice Wrld Young Dolph’s Cousin?

Juice WRLD and Young Dolph were long-lost cousins; it was revealed in an emotional social media post before the tragic death of both the rappers.

2. What Is Young Dolph Net Worth After Death?

Before Young Dolph died, his net worth was $3 million. So after his death as well Young Dolph net worth is $3 million.

3. How Did Young Dolph Get Rich?

Young Dolph got his fame and fortune after rising from an unstable family by focusing on his rap and staying grounded. Young Dolph net worth rose to $3 million, but his career ended at age 36 years old.

Wrapping Up!

Young Dolph’s story is quite similar to other struggling rappers who were able to stay grounded and believed in their art with passion and compassion. He made something out of his love for hip hop and was loved by millions of fans for that.

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