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.
Preach
Young Dolph Lyrics
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Aye
You know what up
It's Dolph
Zay what's poppin'
don't trust a bitch, don't trust trust a nigga
Fuck bitches fuck bitches get yo girl
Don't trust a bitch, nigga get yo girl
I don't fuck with these niggas 'cause they shady
These bitches they just wanna have my baby
Born in the eighties, crack baby
Mama she was in the streets so guess who raised me (the streets)
You muthafuckin' right couldn't get it from my mama
so I got it off the block
Been working my whole life
but I ain't never punched the clock
9 years old I seen a nigga get shot, damn
Niggas quick to run their mouth when they get jammed
Pussy ass nigga tell it on his own fam (pussy)
Same nigga that you break your neck for
Be the same nigga that cross you out and wet you up
Post to be chasin' money but you chasin' bitches
Real bosses don't talk we just sit back and listen
Stack that paper up then make boss moves
She like to argue so I sent that bitch to law school
Keep it real with your dawg no matter what (preach)
Same bitch that claim she love you she'll set you up (preach)
Out here in these streets it ain't no such thing as love (preach)
The only thing I trust is this pistol and these slugs (preach)
Real nigga shit, only what I do and speak
if he don't work all he a fuckin' leech (preach)
I ain't got shit for a nigga, ain't nothing in this muthafuckin' world free (preach)
Zay got the muthafuckin' bass thumpin'
Dolph got the muthafuckin' trap jumpin'
Doors to the trap open, Ill sell you something
Hell nah don't ask, I ain't frontin' nothing
I fucked yo bitch then told her I'll see you around
Dolph just skipped town with two hunnid thou
Dolph just poured a eight in a two liter pop
They say Dolph addicted to these streets just like his pops
Addicted to hustlin' I can't stop (can't stop)
Won't stop (won't stop), can't stop
Never hear me complaining bout what I ain't got
'Cause if I want it imma go get it
Free my nigga yo Diddy
Got Paper Rout tatted on yo ho titty
Same nigga you gettin' high with he really yo enemy
Everyday niggas cross they patnas out for benjamins
Keep it real with your dawg no matter what (preach)
Same bitch that claim she love you she'll set you up (preach)
Out here in these streets it ain't no such thing as love (preach)
The only thing I trust is this pistol and these slugs (preach)
Real nigga shit, only what I do and speak
if he don't work all he a fuckin' leech (preach)
I ain't got shit for a nigga, ain't nothing in this muthafuckin' world free (preach)
In Young Dolph's "Preach," the rapper shares his thoughts on trust and loyalty. The song tells the story of Dolph growing up in a tough environment and learning who he can trust along the way. Dolph opens the song with a warning to not trust anyone, whether it be a girl or a guy, and advises listeners to get their own girl instead. He reflects on his upbringing as a crack baby and being raised by the streets since his mother was in the streets as well. Dolph emphasizes the importance of loyalty, keeping it real with your dawg, and not chasing bitches but instead chasing money. Dolph boasts about his successes, including selling out the trap and having stacks of cash, but never complains about what he doesn't have, because he knows he can go get it.
One interesting aspect of the song is the use of the Zaytoven's signature trap-inspired production style, featuring an infectious guitar riff and bassline that complements the intensity of Dolph's lyrics. Additionally, Dolph's vocal delivery is aggressive and confident, reflecting his no-nonsense attitude towards trust and loyalty. The song's blunt and straightforward message has resonated with listeners, making it one of Dolph's most popular tracks to date.
Line by Line Meaning
Zaytoven
Introduction of the music producer, Zaytoven
Aye
Acknowledgement of someone or a situation
You know what up
Asking if the person knows what's going on
It's Dolph
Referring to himself as Young Dolph
Zay what's poppin'
Asking Zaytoven what's going on
Don't trust a bitch, don't trust trust a nigga
You can't trust anyone, male or female
Fuck bitches fuck bitches get yo girl
Have sex with multiple women, but keep your main girl
Don't trust these motherfuckin' niggas yo
Don't trust the people around you
Don't trust a bitch, nigga get yo girl
Don't trust anyone, just focus on your girl
I don't fuck with these niggas 'cause they shady
I don't associate with these people because they're untrustworthy
These bitches they just wanna have my baby
Women are only interested in having a child with me because of my fame and money
Born in the eighties, crack baby
Referring to himself as a person born in the late 80s during the crack epidemic
Mama she was in the streets so guess who raised me (the streets)
His mother wasn't able to raise him, so he was raised by the streets
You muthafuckin' right couldn't get it from my mama
Acknowledgement that his upbringing was difficult
so I got it off the block
Earned money through illegal means
Been working my whole life
Been trying to make a living for his entire life
but I ain't never punched the clock
Has never had a legitimate job
9 years old I seen a nigga get shot, damn
Witnessed violence at a young age
Niggas quick to run their mouth when they get jammed
People will easily become informants when they get caught
Pussy ass nigga tell it on his own fam (pussy)
Weak person who will betray his own family
Same nigga that you break your neck for
Will do anything for this person
Be the same nigga that cross you out and wet you up
The same person you trust can be the same one who betrays you
Post to be chasin' money but you chasin' bitches
People should be focusing on their career, but instead are chasing women
Real bosses don't talk we just sit back and listen
Successful people don't boast about their accomplishments, they listen and learn from others
Stack that paper up then make boss moves
Save money and then invest in entrepreneurial ventures
She like to argue so I sent that bitch to law school
Referring to a woman who enjoys arguing and sent her to study law
Keep it real with your dawg no matter what (preach)
Be honest with your friends, always (preach)
Same bitch that claim she love you she'll set you up (preach)
A woman who claims to love you can betray you (preach)
Out here in these streets it ain't no such thing as love (preach)
The streets are a dangerous place with no love (preach)
The only thing I trust is this pistol and these slugs (preach)
The only thing he trusts to protect himself is his gun (preach)
Real nigga shit, only what I do and speak
Keeping it real by being honest and true
if he don't work all he a fuckin' leech (preach)
If someone doesn't work, they're just taking from others (preach)
I ain't got shit for a nigga, ain't nothing in this muthafuckin' world free (preach)
He doesn't have anything to give for free, everything has a price (preach)
Zay got the muthafuckin' bass thumpin'
Acknowledgement that the music producer, Zaytoven, created a great beat
Dolph got the muthafuckin' trap jumpin'
Young Dolph made the trap or drug house busy
Doors to the trap open, Ill sell you something
The doors to the drug house are open, he's ready to sell drugs
Hell nah don't ask, I ain't frontin' nothing
No, don't even ask - he won't give out anything for free
I fucked yo bitch then told her I'll see you around
Had sex with someone's girlfriend and ended things with her
Dolph just skipped town with two hunnid thou
Left town with $200,000
Dolph just poured a eight in a two liter pop
Put 8 ounces of cough syrup in a 2-liter bottle of soda to make lean
They say Dolph addicted to these streets just like his pops
People say that he's addicted to the street life like his father was
Addicted to hustlin' I can't stop (can't stop)
Addicted to making money illegally
Won't stop (won't stop), can't stop
Won't stop until he makes enough money
Never hear me complaining bout what I ain't got
He won't complain about what he doesn't have
'Cause if I want it imma go get it
If he wants something, he'll work hard to get it
Free my nigga yo Diddy
Request to get his friend, Diddy, out of jail
Got Paper Rout tatted on yo ho titty
A woman has the words 'Paper Route' tattooed on her breast
Same nigga you gettin' high with he really yo enemy
The same person you're doing drugs with can be your enemy
Everyday niggas cross they patnas out for benjamins
People will betray their friends for money
Lyrics ยฉ Ultra Tunes, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., EMPIRE PUBLISHING
Written by: XAVIER DOTSON, ADOLPH THORNTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Preach!!!
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Me
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Definitely
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Who else "came back to this classic after hearing the disturbing news?" Rip to the legend dolph gone too soon. ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฉน
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Me!
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Me ๐
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