Young Dolph
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| Born | Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. July 27, 1985 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | November 17, 2021 (aged 36) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Murder (gunshot wounds) |
| Burial place | Calvary Cemetery, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Education | Hamilton High School |
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| Years active | 2008–2021 |
| Partner | Mia Jaye (2012–2021; his death) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Origin | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Website | youngdolph |
Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. (July 27, 1985 – November 17, 2021), better known by his stage name Young Dolph, was an American rapper and record executive. 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, which peaked at number 49 on the Billboard 200. His fifth album, Rich Slave (2020), peaked at number four on the chart.
Thornton founded the independent label Paper Route Empire in 2010, through which he signed his cousin in-law, fellow Memphis-based rapper Key Glock. On November 17, 2021, Dolph was murdered in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee.