| Name | Young Dolph |
| Age | 36 years old (Deceased) |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Source Of Income | Rapping and songwriting |
| Net Worth | $3 million |
Young Dolph was an American rapper and songwriter. Dolph started rapping in 2008 and even opened an independent record label, Paper Route Empire. Subsequently, Dolph worked with other popular rappers like Gucci Mane, Young Scooter, and 2 Chainz. His debut solo album, ‘King of Memphis’ gained Dolph popularity. The album ranked 49 on the American Billboard. Unfortunately, the rapper’s life was short-lived as he passed away on 27 November 2021, when Dolph was only 36 years old.
Moreover, it was the news of his death was horrifying as it was a homicide. People grieved and paid tribute to the late rapper. Dolph did not have a sugar-coated start in life. Therefore, it was inspirational to see him make a name for himself as a rapper. Let us know the late Dolph’s career, life, and net worth.
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Young Dolph Net Worth
When Young Dolph passed away, he was valued at $3 million by Celebrity Net Worth. In 2008, the rapper was encouraged by some friends to record a mix tape, ‘Paper Route Campaign’. And after that, he decided to devote himself to rapping. He took a bold move, unlike others, and opened an independent record label, Paper Route Empire, in 2010. ‘Welcome 2 Dolph World‘ was the first mixtape released by the label. In the course of the next few years, Young Dolph worked with 8Ball & MJG, 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, and Young Scooter. Meanwhile, Dolph developed his own flow of rap.
He mainly worked in Hip Hop, gangsta rap, and Memphis rap. Although his style resembled Memphis rap, Dolph certainly added a novel touch to it. From 2017 till his demise, Dolph’s singles were a fair hit and maintained a position on Billboard.
Young Dolph’s Rap Career
Till 2016, Dolph was releasing mix tapes. To name a few are ‘High-Class Street Music series’, ‘The Plug Best Friend’, ‘Shittin on the Industry‘, and ‘16 Zips‘. In the last mixtape, there were featured parts by T.I., Slim Thug, Paul Wall, Jadakiss, and Jay Fizzle. Dolph featured in the hit single, ‘Cut-It’ by O.T. Genasis. The single gained the music recording certificate of double platinum. In 2016, he released his first album under his independent label, PRE, ‘King of Memphis’. Although the album was a hit, the title offended other Memphis rappers, especially Yo Gotti.
This led Yo Gotti to release a diss track and this further prompted Dolph to do the same. The dislike grew so much that gunfire was also involved at the end. Later in 2017, he signed his cousin by marriage, Key Glock, to his record. Together they released an album and a single, ‘Major’ and ‘Dum and Dummer’. In 2020, Dolph revealed on Instagram that he intended to retire and spend more time with his children. But before that, he released more albums and singles – ‘Rich Slave’, ‘Dum and Dummer 2’, ‘Blue Diamonds‘, and ‘RNB’.
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Personal Life
Young Dolph was born on 27 July 1985 in Chicago, Illinois. His real name was Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. He was raised by his grandmother, Ida Mae, whom he claimed to be “the meanest m*********er in the world”, with Revolt. The living situation was so because both of his parents were substance abusers. Ida died on 5 March 2005, battling lung cancer. Dolph then met his partner, Mia Jaye, around 2010.
Mia and the rapper were together for over a decade. And they had a boy Tre, and a girl, Ari. After his death, Mia shared with ABC News, that the couple was planning their wedding before he was murdered. Dolph was second cousin to another rapper, Juice WRLD, who also died two years later.
Young Dolph’s Real Estate
Although Young Dolph’s net worth is $3 million, he left behind an impressive portfolio of real estate. He lived in Memphis with his family and owned around a hundred properties in the city. Filmmaker, Tim Jackson, revealed on his Instagram the large wealth of the rapper. He said, “Damn! @youngdolph rarely rapped about his real estate portfolio but he owned over 100 properties in Memphis and he also purchased a foreclosure for his children every year for their birthdays. He told me this himself when we met……Rest Easy.”
Young Dolph’s Death And Legacy
While visiting Memphis, Young Dolph frequented a bakery, Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies. On 17 November 2021, however, the rapper was met with heavy gunfire. Two gunmen appeared in a two-door white Mercedes and shot him down. The autopsy report revealed that Dolph sustained twenty-two gunshots on the back and forehead. On 30 November 2021, a funeral service was arranged and Dolph was buried in a cemetery near Hamilton High School, where he used to go.
Two people were suspected of his homicide, and soon in January, two people were arrested. However, the trial of his murder has not been conducted yet. In honor of his memory, the city of Memphis renamed one of its streets to Adolph “Young Dolph” Thornton Jr. Avenue. Mia Jaye shared in her interview with ABCNEWS, “Now that he’s no longer here, it’s just very tough for me to be strong for them and be strong for myself because he — you know, Adolph was my soulmate.”
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