Young Dolph is a well-known American rapper who has released a number of studio albums. He is also a producer and a recording artist.
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
Adolph Thompson Jr., better known by his stage moniker “Young Dolph,” was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 11, 1985. His parents’ identities remain unknown. He was reared by his grandmother and grew up with two sisters and two brothers. He was born in the city of Chicago. His family relocated to Memphis when he was two years old.
Growing up was difficult for Young Dolph because his parents abandoned him at a young age. His father is unknown, but according to several of his songs, his mother was an addict who abandoned him for the same reason.
Dolph went to school and was an average student. He had a fascination for rap music from infancy and aspired to be one. Dolph did not attend college after graduating from high school, instead pursuing his dream of being a rap music sensation.
Young Dolph’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Young Dolph, who was born on August 11, 1985, is 37 years old as of today, October 10, 2022. His height is 1.82 meters and his weight is 78 kilograms.
Young Dolph’s Profession & Career
Dolph’s career began with a sequence of disasters. First, he was in a terrible vehicle accident that nearly killed him. It took him a long time to heal, and the same year he was fully recovered, his grandmother, who reared him, died of lung cancer. A series of events spurred him and served as a “wake-up” call for him.
Young Dolph began recording music, and his cousin exposed him to a number of rap artists he knew. His grandmother’s death had hurt him hard; at desperate moments, he made a rap for emotional release.
‘Paper Route Campaign,’ was the title of Young Dolph’s debut mixtape. It was a huge success, and it served as a springboard for Young Dolph’s rap career. Young Dolph quickly became a local hero, and within five years, he had become a statewide phenomenon.
His studio album ‘King of Memphis’ has some of his most renowned work. It was his debut studio album, and it helped him earn a lot of notoriety. Soon after, he began collaborating with major-label artists such as Drumma Boy and Zaytoven. After a few years, he established his own record label, ‘Paper Route Empire.’
Achievements and Awards
Dolph has only a few studio albums to his credit, but he is undeniably one of the generation’s most promising rappers. Young Dolph has only been nominated for a few awards in his life and has never won a major one.
Young Dolph’s Girlfriend, Marriage & Relationship
Dolph is not married yet. According to his social media accounts, he is dating and has been in a relationship with a girl for quite some time, however, her identity has not been revealed. There is no documentation of his previous relationships. Young Dolph has a son, but his mother is unknown. His current girlfriend has a child with him.
Long ago, in Charlotte, there was a shooting in which Young Dolph was the main target. Several hundred rounds were fired, and numerous vehicles were engaged. He was unharmed in the bulletproof SUV. According to rumors, rapper ‘Blac Yongsta’ was part of the shoot.
Young Dolph was recently shot many times outside a neighborhood retail business in Los Angeles. He got many gunshot wounds, which were deemed non-life threatening in the hospital. He was, however, in critical condition. Rapper ‘Yo Gotti’ was named as a person of interest in the shooting this time.
Young Dolph’s Salary and Net Worth
Young Dolph’s net worth is estimated to be $4 million as of October 2022. His earnings through rap music and his own record studio company have been his primary sources of income.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Young Dolph |
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Real Name | Adolph Thornton, Jr. |
Gender | Male |
Age | 37 years old |
Birth Date | 11 August 1985 |
Birth Place | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.82 m |
Weight | 78 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Single |
Wife | No |
Children | No |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | American rapper |
Net Worth | $4 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |