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.
RNB
Young Dolph Lyrics
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Baby
Baby, baby, baby
Oh, baby (baby)
Uh-huh
Yeah, yeah, it's Dolph
(What Juicy say? He be like, "Shut the fuck up")
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Drive my Lambo like a Chevy on some rich nigga shit (skrrt)
You can't talk to my girl, she a rich nigga bitch
Told the teacher I was gon' be on the rich nigga list (told you)
Black ass nigga, quarter mil' on his wrist (hey)
Black ass nigga with a bad ass bitch (uh)
I went got the bag and now everything lit (uh)
I went got the bag and now everything lit (for real, though)
I went all the way through hell and back to get to this (yeah)
Ten toes, stayed down (yeah), real hustlin' (yeah)
Cut a couple niggas' water off, but still love 'em (fuck 'em)
Young nigga, big heart (big), big nuts (big)
G-Wagen or the double-R, which truck?
Ball hard for the days when I didn't have it (ayy)
She bad as a motherfucker, but she still ratchet (ayy)
Started in South Memphis, ended up in a mansion (ayy)
Ain't no stylist needed here, crazy with the fashion (uh-huh)
I'm just poppin' my shit, nah, I ain't braggin' (yeah, yeah)
Pickin' up bags all in Paris (yeah, yeah)
Flood my neck out with some carats (uh)
My young niggas the neighborhood terrorists
Drive my Lambo like a Chevy on some rich nigga shit (skrrt)
You can't talk to my girl, she a rich nigga bitch
Told the teacher I was gon' be on the rich nigga list (told you)
Black ass nigga, quarter mil' on his wrist (hey)
Black ass nigga with a bad ass bitch (uh)
I went got the bag and now everything lit (uh)
I went got the bag and now everything lit (for real, though, yeah)
I went all the way through hell and back to get to this (yeah)
Please don't wish me well if you used to give me hell
Niggas spend they last to fake it when it's free to be real, huh
Please don't come and tell me 'bout no story that you heard
This is not Sesame Street, I do not kick it with no birds, ah
Brown skin bitch in a black Lamb' swervin' (black Lamb' swervin')
I just blew a bag on all-black Birkin (on an all-black Birkin)
I think that I might be way too real of a bitch (way too real of a bitch)
Ayy, he told me watch my mouth, I told him, "Nigga, watch your kids," huh
This that rich bitch pussy, if it ain't, then he ain't lookin' (he ain't lookin')
You can't take my nigga from me with your cleanin' or your cookin' (or your cookin', bitch)
Drive my Phantom through the hood on some rich nigga shit, ayy (skrrt)
You can't fuck my nigga 'cause he with a rich bitch (ah)
Drive my Lambo like a Chevy on some rich nigga shit (skrrt)
You can't talk to my girl, she a rich nigga bitch
Told the teacher I was gon' be on the rich nigga list (told you)
Black ass nigga, quarter mil' on his wrist (hey)
Black ass nigga with a bad ass bitch (uh)
I went got the bag and now everything lit (uh)
I went got the bag and now everything lit (for real, though)
I went all the way through hell and back to get to this (yeah)
I went got the bag and now everything lit (the bag)
I went got the bag and now everything lit (bag)
I went got the bag and now everything lit (the bag)
I went got the bag and now everything lit (woo)
Shit, rocks around my neck, they match the ones that's on my 'fit (damn)
Seen a girl from high school in traffic, blew her a kiss (what up?)
Too rich for a broke bitch, baby, nah, we don't mix
I got bad bitches comin' by the twos like a Twix
Drive my Lambo like a Chevy on some rich nigga shit (skrrt)
You can't talk to my girl, she a rich nigga bitch
Told the teacher I was gon' be on the rich nigga list (told you)
Black ass nigga, quarter mil' on his wrist (hey)
Black ass nigga with a bad ass bitch (uh)
I went got the bag and now everything lit (uh)
I went got the bag and now everything lit (for real, though)
I went all the way through hell and back to get to this (yeah)
In Young Dolph's song "RNB," he speaks about his rise to success, from his humble beginnings in South Memphis to living in a mansion, driving a Lambo, and owning a quarter-million-dollar wristwatch. He talks about cutting off some people from his life but still loving them and how he had to go through hell to get to where he is now. Dolph makes it clear that he has a taste for the finer things in life, and you can't talk to his girl because she's a rich "nigga" (lady) bitch.
Line by Line Meaning
(Play me some pimpin', man)
The singer requests the DJ to play some smooth, suave music.
Baby
A term of endearment for a significant other.
Baby, baby, baby
Repeated use of 'baby' to emphasize the singer's affection for their love interest.
Oh, baby (baby)
The artist reiterates their adoration for their partner.
Uh-huh
An affirmative or agreement to the overall vibe of the song.
Yeah, yeah, it's Dolph
The artist establishes himself as Young Dolph.
(What Juicy say? He be like, "Shut the fuck up")
The singer references the rapper Juicy J's hit single 'Bandz a Make Her Dance' where he tells his haters to shut up.
Drive my Lambo like a Chevy on some rich nigga shit (skrrt)
The artist compares their luxury Lamborghini car to an everyday Chevy, indicating their superior lifestyle.
You can't talk to my girl, she a rich nigga bitch
The artist cautions others against approaching his girlfriend as she is high-maintenance and only interested in wealthy men.
Told the teacher I was gon' be on the rich nigga list (told you)
The artist recalls his past determination to become wealthy and how he has achieved that goal, proving his doubters wrong.
Black ass nigga, quarter mil' on his wrist (hey)
The singer shows off his luxury watch worth $250,000 and celebrates his success despite his race.
Black ass nigga with a bad ass bitch (uh)
The artist acknowledges his girlfriend's good looks and brags about his own ability to attract beautiful women despite his appearance.
I went got the bag and now everything lit (uh)
The singer obtained wealth and now has a lavish lifestyle.
Ten toes, stayed down (yeah), real hustlin' (yeah)
The singer worked hard and stayed committed to his hustle.
Cut a couple niggas' water off, but still love 'em (fuck 'em)
Although the singer has cut off some people who were holding him back from success, he still has love for them, but has no time for them anymore.
Young nigga, big heart (big), big nuts (big)
The artist has a compassionate heart and admirable courage, despite his young age.
G-Wagen or the double-R, which truck?
The artist debates which of his luxury trucks to drive, illustrating his wealth and access to such lavish vehicles.
Ball hard for the days when I didn't have it (ayy)
The singer worked hard to achieve the luxurious life he now lives and celebrates his past struggles.
She bad as a motherfucker, but she still ratchet (ayy)
The singer's girlfriend is attractive yet still maintains rough and unapologetic behavior, as if refusing to abandon her roots.
Started in South Memphis, ended up in a mansion (ayy)
The artist originated from a poor, underprivileged area and has now achieved wealth and luxury through hard work and hustle.
Ain't no stylist needed here, crazy with the fashion (uh-huh)
The artist has natural, effortless style without the help of a personal stylist and is confident in his fashion choices.
I'm just poppin' my shit, nah, I ain't braggin' (yeah, yeah)
The artist asserts he is just talking about his lavish lifestyle and not boasting, trying to share his experiences with others.
Pickin' up bags all in Paris (yeah, yeah)
The singer has the luxury of shopping with ease in Paris, acquiring high-end items.
Flood my neck out with some carats (uh)
The artist has adorned his neck with diamonds or other expensive jewels.
My young niggas the neighborhood terrorists
The singer's associates embody a chaotic, wild energy in their community.
Please don't wish me well if you used to give me hell
The singer addresses those who doubted him, warning them not to feign support now after they once gave him grief.
Niggas spend they last to fake it when it's free to be real, huh
The singer critiques those who will go broke trying to appear wealthy and successful, while he is actually successful.
Please don't come and tell me 'bout no story that you heard
The artist is uninterested in hearing rumors or gossip about himself, his life, or his associates.
This is not Sesame Street, I do not kick it with no birds, ah
The artist does not associate with people who are perceived as fake or low-status.
Brown skin bitch in a black Lamb' swervin' (black Lamb' swervin')
The singer's girlfriend rode with him as they swerved around in his black Lamborghini.
I just blew a bag on all-black Birkin (on an all-black Birkin)
The artist spent a large amount of money on a black Birkin purse for his girlfriend.
I think that I might be way too real of a bitch (way too real of a bitch)
The artist states that he/she is too genuine and authentic, maybe too much so in the eyes of others.
Ayy, he told me watch my mouth, I told him, "Nigga, watch your kids," huh
The artist jokes about telling a man to watch his children instead of watching what the artist says.
This that rich bitch pussy, if it ain't, then he ain't lookin' (he ain't lookin')
The artist describes his girlfriend's high-maintenance, upscale lifestyle, claiming that only wealthy men are capable of handling it.
You can't take my nigga from me with your cleanin' or your cookin' (or your cookin', bitch)
The singer asserts that their relationship is too strong to be threatened by those who try to seduce their partner with domestic skills like cleaning or cooking.
Drive my Phantom through the hood on some rich nigga shit, ayy (skrrt)
The artist cruises around his impoverished neighborhood in a luxury Rolls-Royce Phantom, reiterating his wealth.
You can't fuck my nigga 'cause he with a rich bitch (ah)
The singer warns potential romantic partners that her boyfriend is unavailable as he is exclusively interested in wealthy, high-status women.
I went got the bag and now everything lit (the bag)
The singer obtained wealth and now enjoys a lavish lifestyle.
Shit, rocks around my neck, they match the ones that's on my 'fit (damn)
The singer has jewelry around his neck which matches the diamonds on his outfit.
Seen a girl from high school in traffic, blew her a kiss (what up?)
The artist recognizes someone from his past and greets them in a flirty way.
Too rich for a broke bitch, baby, nah, we don't mix
The artist explains that he/she cannot associate with those who are not wealthy, indicating how money is a crucial factor in interpersonal relationships.
I got bad bitches comin' by the twos like a Twix
The artist boasts of his ability to attract multiple attractive women at once.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., EMPIRE PUBLISHING
Written by: Adolph Thornton Jr., Jordan Michael Houston, Megan Pete, Willie Hutch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tenishabahbee
2024 Anyone? β€
@NatashaWhitman
WHO'S LISTENING TO THIS IN 2024 CUZ YOU KNOW YOUNG DOLPH AIN'T FORGOTTEN??β€β€
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@patrice6083
RIP young Dolph. This has to stop. Gone but never forgotten.
@AGSAzH
how did he die? sucks manβ¦
@Guilherme_FSilva
@@AGSAzH killed
@lexingtonsteele7803
He got bullet riddled with a AK-47 and a 9 mm handgun.ππΏ
@JeromeProductions
Yeah man
@user-wk8ze6uj6p
@@AGSAzH shot
@BeautifulDisasterSunny
RIP YOUNG DOLPH THIS SONG WAS A STR8 HIT. REST UP MY BOY
@MrsButtersworth82
I LOVE Dolphβs voice!!!