Young Dolph Net Worth

Who is Young Dolph?

Young Dolph is a rapper from Chicago, United States. Dolph’s net worth has been estimated to be around 3million dollars. The rapper has released many hits and its first debut studio was called “King of Memphis” which has been on the Billboard 200 chart at 49^th number for some time now. His other single “cut it” was peaked at 35^th position at the Billboard hot 100! 

Known for incredible hits after hits, this artist has taken the industry by storm, therefore has been pretty quick to build his net worth. 

What is Young Dolph’s net worth?

There is no exact figure for Young Dolph’s net worth but an estimate has been made by experts and they claim that he is worth whopping 3 million dollars. These reports are created this July 2022. 

The rapper has given several hits that have been the key to his materialistic success. In the time of severe pandemic, the singer has released his 7^th album “Rich Slave” which had surprisingly reached 4^th on the Billboard charts 100. This was a huge success in itself as the world was going through a tough time. In 2020, Young Dolph’s net worth was 2 million dollars.  

How Young Dolph start rapping?

Young Dolph also known as Adolph Thornton, Jr. opened his eyes on the 11th of August, 1985, in the city of Chicago, Illinois. 

His immediate family had shifted to city of Memphis,Tennessee when he was a toddler, he had four siblings; two girls and boys. The same town he was shot and killed, he had a pretty rough childhood where his parents were on drugs most of his life. 

His struggles had reflected in his music where he keeps describing the time his mother would abandon him and he was raised by his grandmother. One of the verses from song “preach” goes “Mama she was in the streets so guess who raised me?” 

He was known as an independent child as claimed by him his grandmother was the meanest person he knew. He wasn’t allowed friends at home or any social life outside his school. He attended the Hamilton high school till 15 years old and then was on his own and implemented everything he learned at a young age. 

Career Path 

Even in darkest you can find the light. Just like that, Young Dolph always had music to comfort him at his tender age. When his grandmother has passed in 2008, he was sorrowful and turned towards music more often. He took his frustrations, feelings and emotions to next level by rapping about them. 

His success motivated and encouraged him to do better records. Years after years, he worked hard to release phenomenal mix tapes and singles, some of which are “High class street music”, “A time to kill”, “Blue magic”, “South Memphis Kingpin” and “Felix Brothers”.

 Due to his hit single “cut it” by records O.T Genasis which has reached at the 35^th position at the Billboard, he was raised to fame in the beginning of 2015. By 2016, he has released his debut album “King of Memphis”. It was critically acclaimed by everyone and the commercial success spoke for itself as the album reached to 49^th position on the US Billboard 200. 

By April 2017, he had released another album called “Bulletproof” which was positioned at 36^th on the US Billboard 200. The singles such as “100 shots”, “But I’m Bulletproof”, and “I pray for my enemies”. In 2017 he also recorded and released two more successful albums called “Tracking Numbers” and “Thinking Out Loud”.

The first album didn’t make any success however the latter one had reached on the 16^th position on the US Billboard 200. Now even after his passing, the Young Dolph’s net worth is 3 million dollars. 

Best hits of Young Dolph 

Here are some of the best hits of Young Dolph’s career:

100 Shots (Song, 2017) 

Bulletproof (Album, 2017) 

Baby Joker (Song, 2019) 

Death of the artist 

November 17^th 2021, was a hard day for Thorton’s fans and family as he was fatally shot in Memphis. He was getting some baked goods for his mom at the Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies bakery. This was a bakery he often visited whenever he was back in his hometown. 

However this time he didn’t return, as he was gunned down by two gunmen in white two doors Mercedes-Benz. He was shot through the window and it was later revealed at the autopsy that Thornton was shot about 22 times. Hundreds of bystander had swarmed the crime scene at the beginning hours. The police had pick individuals that were entering the area and were witnesses to the scene. 

The incredibly talented rapper was laid to rest on a Tuesday on November 30^th 2021. The service was held by the First Baptist Church Broad Street. The family members were escorted by the Memphis Police for security purposes. The caravan had traveled from the cemetery to his Hamilton High School and Young Dolph’s alma mater. The entire funeral was given coverage by the media. 

What one can learn from Young Dolph?

Young Dolph was someone you could learn a lot from. He gave a lot to his family and community. Money and fame didn’t change his down to earth attitude, which is the list that could be said about the rich teenagers that made it to Hollywood. 

1. Knowledge 

Young Dolph was an advent reader; he was someone who always loved to learn. His passion to learn more about his surroundings made him self-aware. His strategy to gain more and more knowledge was the key to his success. 

2. Power

In Young Dolph’s opinion, power something that should never be misused, instead spread across for his community. His efforts to help his community and family even when he didn’t get anything back in return. 

3. House and Land 

He never invested in properties and other luxurious items to keep himself grounded. He was loved by many due to his humble nature. 

Summary 

Young Dolph is an American talented rapper famous for his album, ‘King of Memphis.’ 

He has released many mixtapes and singles in five different studio albums. He had a very disturbing childhood where he struggled with parents that were drug addicts. He developed his interest in music when he was faced with depression and loneliness. He would vent out all his frustrations with the help of music.