Born Adolph Thornton, Jr. in Chicago, Dolph debuted in 2008 with the mixtape Paper Route Campaign. Subsequent releases like The Weed Album and South Memphis Kingpin brought him to 2012, when he dropped the first in a successful series of mixtapes dubbed High Class Street Music . By the time High Class Street Music 4 and the Preach single dropped in 2014, Dolph was working with major-label producers including Drumma Boy and Zaytoven. Both provided tracks for his 2016 debut LP, King of Memphis, which featured no guest artists, and debuted at number 49 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
A trio of mixtapes followed, ending withm Rich Crack Baby. The album entered the Billboard 200 upon release and included guest appearances by Boosie Badazz, 2 Chainz, Wale, T.I., Gucci Mane, and 21 Savage. Another mixtape, Gelato, followed in early 2017, containing the Yo Gotti diss track Play wit Yo' Bitch as well as tracks featuring Migos, Wiz Khalifa, and Lil Yachty. Dolph's second studio album,Bulletproof, was released in April of 2017 and reached the Top 40 of the Billboard 200. Mere months later, he issued Thinking Out Loud, which featured guest spots by DRAM, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, and Ty Dolla $ign. The album was another success, hitting number 16 on the Billboard 200.
In early 2018, Dolph issued the EP Niggas Get Shot Everyday, following up later that year with the Key Glock collaboration Major (feat. Key Glock) and the solo track By Mistake The full-length Role Model appeared later in the year and became Dolph's highest-charting album to date, hitting number 15 on the Billboard 200. One year later, Dolph joined frequent collaborator Key Glock for 2019's Dum and Dummer, the pair's first collaborative mixtape. Dolph's seventh studio album, Rich Slave, arrived in August 2020 and found him addressing issues of racism and inequality in America. Included on the album were guest appearances by Megan Thee Stallion, Key Glock, and G Herbo. In 2021, Dolph and Glock reunited for Dum and Dummer 2, followed promptly by PAPER ROUTE iLLUMINATi, a showcase album for Dolph's Paper Route Empire label. Young Dolph died on November 17, 2021 after he was shot while visiting a bakery in Memphis en route to a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway. He was 36 years old.
I'm So Real
Young Dolph Lyrics
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You so fake (you so fake)
See straight through you (see straight through you)
Y-you a snake (you a snake)
If I don't get paid, then I can't participate (hell naw)
Yesterday I fucked my bitch on the lake (on the lake)
I'm so real (I'm so real)
You so fake (haha)
You a snake (you a snake)
If I don't get paid, then I can't participate
Yesterday I fucked my bitch on the lake (on the lake)
My bitch looked at me and said, "Nigga you too real" (thank you, babe)
"Why you drink so much codeine?" Bitch, because I'm ill (ill)
Thirty-thousand in Neiman Marcus, I dress to kill (swag)
She suck that thang so good, I had to tell that girl to yield (hey, slow down)
I do what I wanna so I only chase commas (M's)
I do what I wanna so I smoke too much marijuana (yeah)
Three bitches, one me, it's a royal rumble (oh)
Money don't mean shit to me, so that's why I'm so humble (so humble)
I mean that's why I'm so real, thirty days boy (real)
I just made a whole meal (yeah, yeah)
Go get you some real money, wash everybody chainge (it's crazy)
Go look in the mirror, nigga, I ain't got shit to explain (ayy)
I'm so real (I'm so real)
You so fake (you so fake)
See straight through you (see straight through you)
Y-you a snake (you a snake)
If I don't get paid, then I can't participate (hell naw)
Yesterday I fucked my bitch on the lake (on the lake)
I'm so real (I'm so real)
You so fake (haha)
See straight through you (see straight through you)
You a snake (you a snake)
If I don't get paid, then I can't participate
Yesterday I fucked my bitch on the lake (on the lake)
(Hey, what up?)
I see straight through you (I see straight through you)
I'm cow manure (I'm the shit)
She too drunk to drive, called that bitch a Uber (ay, call that bitch a ride)
You need to fire them and hire some more shooters (shooters)
If you ain't realized it yet, you a loser (capital L)
Two-toned patty with the big boogers (icy)
Rich niggas still runnin' 'round with them hoodlums (yeah)
Danny Boy shine (yeah), she look at their face (what time is it?)
Damn, it's perfect timin' (yeah)
Just had another baby (hey, hey, hey)
Waitin' on me to give him somethin', he can keep waitin' (I swear)
Or wait for me to turn into a fake nigga, you can keep waitin' (waitin')
I'm - I'm too real (I'm too real), what's the deal? (You too fake)
Fuck your deal (hahaha, yeah)
I'm so real (I'm so real)
You so fake (you so fake)
See straight through you (see straight through you)
Y-you a snake (you a snake)
If I don't get paid, then I can't participate (hell naw)
Yesterday I fucked my bitch on the lake (on the lake)
I'm so real (I'm so real)
You so fake (haha)
See straight through you (see straight through you)
You a snake (you a snake)
If I don't get paid, then I can't participate
Yesterday I fucked my bitch on the lake (on the lake)
In Young Dolph's song "I'm So Real," he exhibits confidence in his authenticity while calling out fake individuals. He emphasizes that he can detect fake behavior easily and can spot a snake from afar. Dolph claims that he can only engage in activities if he is receiving compensation. He also boasts about having a luxurious lifestyle and being able to dress well, showing off his wealth.
His partner admires his genuine character, while he explains that his excessive consumption of codeine is due to his superior status. Dolph shows no regard for money, and he chooses to have multiple sexual partners. The artist also states that he creates his own fate and follows his desires, such as smoking marijuana. His blunt language compliments his persona, showing that he is a "real" person who speaks his mind. He ends the song asserting that he does not need to explain himself to anyone, and anyone who crosses his path should be wary - he is too real.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so real
I am an authentic and genuine person
You so fake
You are insincere and inauthentic
See straight through you
I can easily see through your lies and deceptive behavior
Y-you a snake
You are a dishonest and treacherous person
If I don't get paid, then I can't participate (hell naw)
I refuse to engage in any activities if there is no financial gain
Yesterday I fucked my bitch on the lake (on the lake)
I had sexual relations with my partner on the lake yesterday
My bitch looked at me and said, "Nigga you too real" (thank you, babe)
My partner acknowledged my authenticity and thanked me for it
"Why you drink so much codeine?" Bitch, because I'm ill (ill)
I consume codeine for recreational purposes because I enjoy it
Thirty-thousand in Neiman Marcus, I dress to kill (swag)
I spend a lot of money on clothing to look stylish
She suck that thang so good, I had to tell that girl to yield (hey, slow down)
My partner performed oral sex on me so well that I had to ask her to slow down
I do what I wanna so I only chase commas (M's)
I only pursue activities that will earn me money
I do what I wanna so I smoke too much marijuana (yeah)
I frequently use marijuana because it is my choice
Three bitches, one me, it's a royal rumble (oh)
I am involved with three women simultaneously and it causes tension
Money don't mean shit to me, so that's why I'm so humble (so humble)
I am down to earth and modest because money is not important to me
I just made a whole meal (yeah, yeah)
I recently earned a significant amount of money
Go get you some real money, wash everybody chainge (it's crazy)
Earn legitimate money and change the lives of those around you
Go look in the mirror, nigga, I ain't got shit to explain (ayy)
Reflect on your own choices and behavior instead of asking me to explain myself
I see straight through you (I see straight through you)
I can easily see through your lies and deceptive behavior
I'm cow manure (I'm the shit)
I am highly skilled and successful
She too drunk to drive, called that bitch a Uber (ay, call that bitch a ride)
My partner was too intoxicated to drive so I called her an Uber
You need to fire them and hire some more shooters (shooters)
You need to terminate your employees and hire more efficient ones
If you ain't realized it yet, you a loser (capital L)
If you haven't figured it out, you are a failure
Two-toned patty with the big boogers (icy)
I have a diamond-encrusted watch with large diamond stones on it
Rich niggas still runnin' 'round with them hoodlums (yeah)
Wealthy individuals still associate with those that partake in unlawful activities
Danny Boy shine (yeah), she look at their face (what time is it?)
I show off my expensive jewelry and my partner admires it
Damn, it's perfect timin' (yeah)
The timing of an event was perfect
Just had another baby (hey, hey, hey)
I recently had another child
Waitin' on me to give him somethin', he can keep waitin' (I swear)
Someone is waiting for something from me but they will have to wait
Or wait for me to turn into a fake nigga, you can keep waitin' (waitin')
That person is waiting for me to become insincere or dishonest, but it won't happen
I'm - I'm too real (I'm too real), what's the deal? (You too fake)
I am very authentic and genuine while the other person is insincere and inauthentic
Fuck your deal (hahaha, yeah)
I do not care about your offer or proposal
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADOLPH THORTON, DAVID CUNNINGHAM, RASOOL DIAZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
youngenfearless
Only legends remember this song!! Rip the king 👑
Cookie
He was too real they had to take him out. Smh
Abdul Williams
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Powhatan Warrior
This shit get bumped every other day so ain’t no memories. LLD everyday Dolph on my playlist
Philip Chase
Facts but we gotta put work behind the motivation that at least match it. Your comment should have a million lot more likes. But who are you? Who am a I? We know who Dolph is.
Mr. A
Gotta make sure I ball for Flippa this year, helped me get through the lowest points of my life🐬🐬🐬RIP
King
Run it up nigga go get all the money make sure you get paid 💯🙏🐬👊💪
No One
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NTK_99
So true
William Taylor
Straight up facts 💯 he Motivated me to goo harder 💯 🤞🏾🙏🏾🏚💫😇🕊🏚💰💰rest in peace young dolph 🐬 💥 💫 music 🎶 industry don👌🏾💲he changed the rap game forever 💯 nobody was on his level and business on point family morals was top priority 💯💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿😪legendary music and trap south Memphis Tennessee