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.
To Be Honest
Young Dolph Lyrics
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Okay, let's do it
Yeah, I'm blessed (yeah)
Came a long way from we was livin' in the 'jects (damn)
Told you I was a dawg, baby, when we first met (told you)
I'm nothin' like the rest, so what the fuck did you expect?
To be honest, I don't care 'bout your opinion, where the check? (For real, though)
Where the check be?
I put her out and didn't call her 'til the next week (damn)
Your baby mama say your pussy ass a deadbeat (what?)
And I just spent three-fifty on a neck piece (yeah, yeah)
You know how I came in, so you know how I'm comin' (woo)
Retro number somethings with the Yves Saint Laurent (drippy)
Dolph, you be killin' it, man, the way you put that shit on (ayy)
Gold chain, gold glasses, primetime like Deion
Hah, you a square, you ain't never fucked a bitch in a dope house (uh-uh)
Forty P's in the sofa, that's a dope couch (whoa)
I could never cross my niggas out for no amount (no)
Free all of my niggas 'til they out
Yeah, I'm blessed (yeah)
Came a long way from we was livin' in the 'jects (damn)
Told you I was a dawg, baby, when we first met (told you)
I'm nothin' like the rest, so what the fuck did you expect?
To be honest, I don't care 'bout your opinion, where the check? (For real, though)
Uh, damn, uh, damn, uh, damn, uh, damn
To be honest, I don't care 'bout your opinion, where the check?
Yeah, ayy, yeah, ayy, yeah, ayy, yeah, ayy
To be honest, I don't care 'bout your opinions, where the check?
Huh, ayy
Remember what it feel like to not have shit (I swear)
Didn't even have no toilet tissue for when I took a shit (damn)
Now when I wake up, look in the mirror, I can't believe this (it's Dolph)
I got an eating habit like Cletus (Klump)
Whole lot of bread every season (big cake)
Smokin' weed and laughin' like I'm Beavis (heh-heh)
Pull up in the devil, I mean a Demon (skrrt)
Trigger finger itchin', just give me a reason (whoa)
Cutthroat, nigga, all my niggas greazy (hey)
Her titties big, then I suck 'em like I'm teethin' (yeah)
Still got the plug on the mid in Phoenix (ayy)
Yeah, I'm blessed
Came a long way from we was livin' in the 'jects (damn)
Told you I was a dawg, baby, when we first met (told you)
I'm nothin' like the rest, so what the fuck did you expect?
To be honest, I don't care 'bout your opinion, where the check? (For real, though)
Uh, damn, uh, damn, uh, damn, uh, damn
To be honest, I don't care 'bout your opinion, where the check?
Yeah, ayy, yeah, ayy, yeah, ayy, yeah, ayy
To be honest, I don't care 'bout your opinions, where the check?
In "To Be Honest", Young Dolph is rapping about his success despite humble beginnings. He talks about how he and his family lived in the projects and how far he's come from those days. Dolph also boasts about his lavish lifestyle, with lyrics about buying a neckpiece for $350 and the luxury clothes he wears. He declares that he doesn't care about people's opinions as long as he's being paid, indicating a focus on money rather than validation. The chorus emphasizes this sentiment, with the repeated lyric "to be honest, I don't care 'bout your opinion, where the check?"
The song shows a clear contrast between Dolph's past struggles and his current success. He emphasizes his determination to succeed and states that he is proud of what he has achieved. He references his eating habits and love for smoking weed while laughing easily. He also talks about a previous rough life where they didn't have enough toilet tissue for their daily needs. The lyrics convey a sense of triumph and self-assuredness, as Dolph celebrates his accomplishments and insists that he doesn't care what others think, as long as he is being compensated for his work.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I'm blessed (yeah)
I'm grateful for how far I've come.
Came a long way from we was livin' in the 'jects (damn)
We've made progress from living in poverty-stricken areas.
Told you I was a dawg, baby, when we first met (told you)
I was honest with you from the start about my ways.
I'm nothin' like the rest, so what the fuck did you expect?
I'm unique and not fitting into any mold, so why are you surprised?
To be honest, I don't care 'bout your opinion, where the check? (For real, though)
I don't value your opinion unless it comes with payment.
Where the check be?
Where's the payment?
I put her out and didn't call her 'til the next week (damn)
I kicked her out and didn't even think about contacting her for a week.
Your baby mama say your pussy ass a deadbeat (what?)
Your child's mother says you're a terrible parent.
And I just spent three-fifty on a neck piece (yeah, yeah)
I recently spent $350 on a necklace.
You know how I came in, so you know how I'm comin' (woo)
You know how I started, so you know what to expect from me.
Retro number somethings with the Yves Saint Laurent (drippy)
I'm wearing retro sneakers with designer clothes.
Dolph, you be killin' it, man, the way you put that shit on (ayy)
People admire how I put myself together fashion-wise.
Gold chain, gold glasses, primetime like Deion
I'm wearing expensive gold accessories and feel like a top athlete.
Hah, you a square, you ain't never fucked a bitch in a dope house (uh-uh)
You're a loser who's never had sex in a cool setting like a drug den.
Forty P's in the sofa, that's a dope couch (whoa)
The couch is actually stuffed with drug packets, making it a 'dope couch.'
I could never cross my niggas out for no amount (no)
I would never betray my friends for any amount of money.
Free all of my niggas 'til they out
I want all of my friends who are currently in prison to be released.
Remember what it feel like to not have shit (I swear)
I remember what it's like to be poor.
Didn't even have no toilet tissue for when I took a shit (damn)
I was so poor I couldn't even afford toilet paper.
Now when I wake up, look in the mirror, I can't believe this (it's Dolph)
I'm amazed at how much I've achieved and feel grateful for it.
I got an eating habit like Cletus (Klump)
I eat a lot like the character Cletus Klump in 'The Nutty Professor.'
Whole lot of bread every season (big cake)
I make a lot of money regularly.
Smokin' weed and laughin' like I'm Beavis (heh-heh)
I smoke marijuana and laugh like the character Beavis from 'Beavis and Butt-Head.'
Pull up in the devil, I mean a Demon (skrrt)
I drive a luxury car, specifically a Dodge Demon.
Trigger finger itchin', just give me a reason (whoa)
I'm always ready to react if someone gives me a reason to do so.
Cutthroat, nigga, all my niggas greazy (hey)
I'm ruthless, and all of my friends are too.
Her titties big, then I suck 'em like I'm teethin' (yeah)
If a woman has big breasts, I'll suck on them like I'm a baby teething.
Still got the plug on the mid in Phoenix (ayy)
I still have access to good marijuana in Phoenix, Arizona.
Uh, damn, uh, damn, uh, damn, uh, damn
Lyrics leading up to the refrain.
To be honest, I don't care 'bout your opinion, where the check?
I don't value your opinion unless it comes with payment.
Yeah, ayy, yeah, ayy, yeah, ayy, yeah, ayy
Refrain leading to the end of the song.
To be honest, I don't care 'bout your opinions, where the check?
I don't value your opinion unless it comes with payment.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., EMPIRE PUBLISHING
Written by: Adolph Thornton Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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