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.
On the River
Young Dolph Lyrics
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My trap house live like the "Soul Train" yeah
I had a dream when I was a young nigga (me too)
Bad bitches
Young live money, big pound of weed in that motherfucker (hold up)
Gang gang, yeah
If she ain't pretty, she can't ride with me (hell no)
Weed so good, I don't wanna pass (whoooo)
All I smoke is killer (strong), your bitch look like "Thriller" (damn)
I might pull up and serve you a pound on a four-wheeler (skrrt)
Fuckin' with the realest, don't know a nigga realer (aye)
Yeah, I can show you how to make that money triple (work)
Took her out to eat, fucked her on the river (huh)
Syrup sipper, and she fuck with that liquor (yeah)
Took her out to eat, fucked her on the river (yeah)
She started with me first, pulling on my zipper (yeah)
She thick-ilicious, so you know I had to hit her
God damn, hell no, boy you know I didn't kiss her (no)
I'm from Memphis, you know I thought about pimping (yup)
G's up hoes down
I might break a bitch like I break down a pound
Want the work for cheap, jump on a plane go out of town
Yeah you see that boy solid, make that pussy stay from round
All I wanna do is count money, lay up with my lil' bitch
Rich niggas ain't dumb, dumb niggas ain't rich
If she ain't pretty, she can't ride with me (hell no)
If she ain't got ass, I don't wanna smash (no thank you)
Weed so good, I don't wanna pass (whoooo)
All I smoke is killer (strong), your bitch look like "Thriller" (damn)
I might pull up and serve you a pound on a four-wheeler (skrrt)
Fuckin' with the realest, don't know a nigga realer (aye)
Yeah, I can show you how to make that money triple (work)
Took her out to eat, fucked her on the river (huh)
All I smoke is killer, gotta shout out Killer
See me in the club, I be standing next to killers
Got a crib in Cali so my car ain't got no ceilings
Smellin' like that KK when I walk into the building
Thankful, tryna get another million
Get jammed up, he gon' sing like Bryson Tiller
Garage look like the dealer
Got 'em look familiar
Plus I rep them Stealers
Don't care what the bill is
Buy it all, buy it all, buy it all
I met the bitch, on the first night she gon' try it all
Lie for bad for a nigga cause he keep tryna call
Got a Rover at my crib, she'll be back to you tomorrow
If she ain't pretty, she can't ride with me (hell no)
If she ain't got ass, I don't wanna smash (no thank you)
Weed so good, I don't wanna pass (whoooo)
All I smoke is killer (strong), your bitch look like "Thriller" (damn)
I might pull up and serve you a pound on a four-wheeler (skrrt)
Fuckin' with the realest, don't know a nigga realer (aye)
Yeah, I can show you how to make that money triple (work)
Took her out to eat, fucked her on the river (huh)
In the song "On the River" by Young Dolph, the rapper talks about his lavish lifestyle of drugs, money, and women. The opening line of the song, "Pretty white bitches sniffin' cocaine", sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, which glamorize drug use and promiscuity. Dolph boasts about his wealth and his trap house, which he compares to the energetic and lively atmosphere of the music show "Soul Train". He reminisces about a dream he had as a young man to make money, and he continues to celebrate his current success.
The chorus of the song highlights Dolph's preference for attractive women with big butts over less attractive women. The verses also mention his appreciation for high-quality marijuana, a strong strain called "killer". He shares his experiences with various women, including a "thick-ilicious" one that he had sex with, as well as other encounters with women who are interested in his money and success.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a shallow and materialistic lifestyle, with little regard for conventional morality or social responsibility. Young Dolph seems to revel in his excesses, celebrating his wealth and status while ignoring any negative consequences that may arise from his actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretty white bitches sniffin' cocaine
Young Dolph starts the song off by describing a scene where he sees white women doing cocaine. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is all about his life in the trap and his interactions with women.
My trap house live like the "Soul Train" yeah
Young Dolph compares his trap house to the Soul Train TV show, which was known for its extravagant outfits and performances. This suggests that his trap house is similarly flashy and entertaining.
I had a dream when I was a young nigga (me too)
Young Dolph reminisces about his childhood dreams and acknowledges that many people have similar aspirations when they're young.
Bad bitches
Young Dolph mentions that he's surrounded by attractive women, which is not uncommon in the rap world.
Young live money, big pound of weed in that motherfucker (hold up)
Young Dolph brags about his wealth and the fact that he has a large amount of marijuana in his possession.
Gang gang, yeah
This is a common phrase in rap music used to show allegiance to a particular group or set.
If she ain't pretty, she can't ride with me (hell no)
Young Dolph is very selective about the looks of the women he associates with.
If she ain't got ass, I don't wanna smash (no thank you)
Young Dolph emphasizes the importance of a woman's physical attributes when it comes to his attraction to her.
Weed so good, I don't wanna pass (whoooo)
Young Dolph is enjoying the quality of his marijuana so much that he doesn't want to share it.
All I smoke is killer (strong), your bitch look like "Thriller" (damn)
Young Dolph continues to boast about the quality of his weed and how he doesn't want to smoke anything weaker. He also insults others by saying their girlfriend looks like a monster from the Michael Jackson music video 'Thriller'.
I might pull up and serve you a pound on a four-wheeler (skrrt)
Young Dolph is so confident in his drug dealing abilities that he claims to be able to deliver drugs on a four-wheeler.
Fuckin' with the realest, don't know a nigga realer (aye)
Young Dolph claims to be the most authentic and genuine person in his circle, and that others don't know anyone realer than him.
Yeah, I can show you how to make that money triple (work)
Young Dolph is confident in his ability to teach others how to make money in the drug game.
Took her out to eat, fucked her on the river (huh)
Young Dolph describes taking a woman out on a date and then having sex with her on the river. This further emphasizes his sexual desires and the extent to which he pursues them.
Syrup sipper, and she fuck with that liquor (yeah)
Young Dolph describes a woman who likes to drink both syrup (a narcotic mixture of codeine and a sweet drink) and liquor (alcohol).
She started with me first, pulling on my zipper (yeah)
Young Dolph describes a woman making the first move on him by trying to unzip his pants.
She thick-ilicious, so you know I had to hit her
Young Dolph is attracted to women with curves and describes having sex with a woman because of her body type.
God damn, hell no, boy you know I didn't kiss her (no)
Young Dolph clarifies that he didn't kiss the woman he had sex with, suggesting that this was purely a physical encounter.
I'm from Memphis, you know I thought about pimping (yup)
Young Dolph references his hometown of Memphis and acknowledges that he has considered becoming a pimp, which is another common theme in rap music.
G's up hoes down
This is another common phrase in rap music that is used to suggest that 'gangsters' are superior to women.
I might break a bitch like I break down a pound
Young Dolph compares controlling and manipulating women to breaking down drugs for sale.
Want the work for cheap, jump on a plane go out of town
Young Dolph references the drug trade and suggests that it is more profitable to sell drugs in other locations where prices may be higher.
Yeah you see that boy solid, make that pussy stay from round
Young Dolph brags about his reputation as a dependable and trustworthy person, insinuating that women are attracted to him because of this.
All I wanna do is count money, lay up with my lil' bitch
Young Dolph expresses his desire to focus on counting his money and spending time with his girlfriend.
Rich niggas ain't dumb, dumb niggas ain't rich
Young Dolph acknowledges that intelligence and wealth are not always correlated, but suggests that he has both qualities.
Got a crib in Cali so my car ain't got no ceilings
Young Dolph owns a house in California and his car does not have a roof, perhaps because he enjoys the warm weather.
Smellin' like that KK when I walk into the building
Young Dolph smells strongly of high-quality marijuana when he enters a building.
Thankful, tryna get another million
Young Dolph is appreciative of his success but is still motivated to make more money.
Get jammed up, he gon' sing like Bryson Tiller
Young Dolph warns against cooperating with the police, implying that someone who does so will be a 'snitch' like the R&B singer Bryson Tiller.
Garage look like the dealer
Young Dolph has so many cars that his garage resembles a car dealership.
Got 'em look familiar
Young Dolph's cars are recognizable and distinct.
Plus I rep them Stealers
Young Dolph is a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team and likely owns merchandise related to the team.
Don't care what the bill is
Young Dolph is not concerned about how much money he spends.
Buy it all, buy it all, buy it all
Young Dolph emphasizes his willingness to purchase anything he desires regardless of cost.
I met the bitch, on the first night she gon' try it all
Young Dolph describes meeting a woman who is eager to engage in various sexual activities on the first night they meet.
Lie for bad for a nigga cause he keep tryna call
Young Dolph implies that some women will lie about their availability to avoid speaking to men who continue to contact them after an initial encounter.
Got a Rover at my crib, she'll be back to you tomorrow
Young Dolph describes owning a Range Rover and suggesting that a woman he has had sex with will return to see him the next day.
Lyrics © EMPIRE PUBLISHING
Written by: Cameron Thomaz, Adolph Thornton Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@richardalvarez7017
R.I.P YOUNG DOLPH… He just past hours ago…May god be with him and watch over his family….In memory i will forever
Play your shit to the fullest of its potential…
@siedah73
Yeeeesss🤞🏾
@Purple_Skye.12522
🙏🏾💔
@MetaMan09
💐💐💐
@NemoHoes999
Real Talk LONG LIVE DOLPH 🙏🏻💯
@cireybron2760
IT’S DOLPH
@jasminejasmine9811
This was the first Dolph song I heard. Always goes hard. RIP 🙏🏽❤️
@michaelfranklin6119
Aye facts , it's crazy asf he passed . Was just asking my uncle when he was dropping new music
@fergusonthereaver6686
His best in my opinion.🙏
@codystidham2536
Rip Dolph 😭😭