Quick Info
| Profession | Rapper |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 27/07/1985 |
| Age | 36 years (died on 17, Nov, 2021) |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Date of Death | 17/11/2021 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Young Dolph
15/05/2026
Cornelius Smith, a Tennessee man who had previously admitted to being one of the gunmen, pleaded guilty in the 2021 killing of Young Dolph at a Memphis bakery. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison without any chance of early release or parole. The plea brought the criminal case over the rapper's murder to its conclusion, with Justin Johnson having been convicted earlier.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. |
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| Other Name | Dolph Obama |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6’ 3” |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Hamilton High School, Illinois, U.S. |
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Personal Life
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
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| Siblings | He had two younger sisters and two younger brothers. One of his brothers' name is Still Famous901. |
| Parents | Adolph Thornton Sr. and Claire Rose Thornton |
Career
| Debut |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Young Dolph grew up in the Memphis community. | |
| 2. Due to his parents' drug addiction, his grandmother raised him and his siblings. | |
| 3. He was the second cousin of the American rapper Juice Wrld. | |
| 4. Facing financial struggles in his youth, he aimed to help his family. | |
| 5. In 2010, he established the music label 'Paper Route Empire.' | |
| 6. Throughout his career, he encountered and survived multiple attacks. | |
| 7. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and community involvement. | |
| 8. With millions of subscribers, he had a strong online following. | |
| 9. Young Dolph had a passion for playing Ping Pong and visiting strip clubs. | |
| 10. He gained mainstream attention with a guest appearance on O.T. Genasis' 2015 single 'Cut It', which peaked in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. | |
| 11. His fifth studio album 'Rich Slave' (2020) peaked at number four on the Billboard 200. | |
| 12. He signed his cousin-in-law, rapper Key Glock, to Paper Route Empire. | |
| 13. After his killing, the Memphis bakery where he was shot, Makeda's Homemade Cookies, became a memorial to him. |
