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.
USA
Young Dolph Lyrics
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Some of my partners claimed red
So I'm blue
Red, white and motherfucking blue
Just drank a [?] blue
Red, white and motherfucking blue
Got red bitches, white bitches
And them bitches do whatever I tell 'em to
And my traphouse do whatever I make it do
All about this paper
Hit the trap with the flavours
Those old folks be lookin' hard
You gotta watch for them neighbors
[?] smoke across the street
He stealing lights and cables
But I never judge 'em though
Cuz everybody not able
Chop [?]
Remember all those days we had to eat hot dogs and potatoes
Ain't no love in these streets, man
No take no walk in these versace on my feet, man
You ever been so hungry
You can go to sleep man
Red, white and motherfucking blue
Some of my partners claimed red
So I'm blue
Red, white and motherfucking blue
Just drank a [?] blue
Red, white and motherfucking blue
Got red bitches, white bitches
What about you?
And them bitches do whatever I tell 'em to
And my traphouse do whatever I make it do
Got red bitches, white bitches
All type of bitches
When they at work
I send the bomb to [?]
I don't even wanna fuck
I just keep it cool
I just might pay her rent
And buy that bitch a car too
She never know why she all that out the blue
You say you know a nigga flier than me
I'm like who?
That nigga better fall out the sky in a parachute
That [?]
Red, white and motherfucking blue
Some of my partners claimed red
So I'm blue
Red, white and motherfucking blue
Just drank a [?] blue
Red, white and motherfucking blue
Got red bitches, white bitches
What about you?
And them bitches do whatever I tell 'em to
And my traphouse do whatever I make it do
In the song "USA" by Young Dolph, he raps about his experiences living in the United States, particularly in the context of his life as a drug dealer. The chorus that repeats throughout the song, "Red, white and motherfucking blue, some of my partners claimed red so I'm blue," speaks to the gang affiliations that are pervasive in the rap world and showcase the struggles of living in a country where violence and crime are rampant. The colors are symbolic of the two most notorious gangs in the United States, the Bloods and the Crips, with red representing the former and blue, the latter. Young Dolph's choice to claim blue demonstrates his affiliation with the Crips, and his desire to distance himself from the Bloods, highlighting the territorial nature of gang warfare in America.
The song also touches upon themes of misogyny and materialism, with Young Dolph boasting about his traphouse (drug dealing house) and the countless women that cater to his every whim. The lyrics "Got red bitches, white bitches, what about you? And them bitches do whatever I tell 'em to, and my traphouse do whatever I make it do" can be seen as problematic for implying that women are disposable objects that exist solely to cater to his needs. However, it also reflects the harsh reality of living in poverty and trying to survive by any means necessary.
In essence, the song "USA" provides a glimpse into the harsh realities of living in America and the struggles that come with poverty and gang life. It delves into themes of violence, materialism, and misogyny, bringing attention to issues that the rap community often grapples with.
Line by Line Meaning
Red, white and motherfucking blue
This line refers to the colors of the American flag.
Some of my partners claimed red
So I'm blue
Young Dolph's associates align themselves with the Republican Party, while he supports the Democratic Party.
Just drank a [?] blue
Unclear what is meant by this line without further context.
Got red bitches, white bitches
What about you?
And them bitches do whatever I tell 'em to
And my traphouse do whatever I make it do
Young Dolph has women of different races who are willing to do whatever he asks of them. Similarly, his trap house operates in accordance with his commands.
All about this paper
Hit the trap with the flavours
Those old folks be lookin' hard
You gotta watch for them neighbors
[?] smoke across the street
He stealing lights and cables
But I never judge 'em though
Cuz everybody not able
Young Dolph is focused on earning money and brings high-quality drugs to his trap. However, he is careful to avoid scrutiny from elderly people and nosy neighbors. He notes that not everyone has the opportunity to make money through legal means and does not judge those who resort to illegal activities.
Chop [?]
Remember all those days we had to eat hot dogs and potatoes
Ain't no love in these streets, man
No take no walk in these versace on my feet, man
You ever been so hungry
You can go to sleep man
Young Dolph has a weapon for protection and reflects on a time when he had no money and had to eat cheap meals. He acknowledges the harsh reality of life without love or support and emphasizes his success through his expensive Versace shoes. He also notes that he has experienced extreme hunger to the point of exhaustion.
Got red bitches, white bitches
All type of bitches
When they at work
I send the bomb to [?]
I don't even wanna fuck
I just keep it cool
I just might pay her rent
And buy that bitch a car too
She never know why she all that out the blue
You say you know a nigga flier than me
I'm like who?
That nigga better fall out the sky in a parachute
That [?]
Young Dolph has a variety of women at his disposal. When they are working, he may send them gifts or money. He does not necessarily want to have sex with them but rather keeps his interactions with them on a friendly level. He may even go so far as to pay for their rent and buy them cars. He emphasizes that he is superior to others who may claim to be better than him. It is unclear what he means by the word at the end of the song.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., EMPIRE PUBLISHING
Written by: ADOLPH THORNTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@arizonatea3734
RIP Dolph. One of the very very few true artists in the new school.
@WiNNiNG21
New school but I’m so old school
@1dollarsigndave459
Long Live Dolph‼️🙏🏾😭
@xxdavedxx0044
Fly high Dolph 🐬
@joeperez3626
Another year and I'm still bumping this dolph on the 4th of July, im still living by the grace of God 🙏 RIP YOUNG DOLPH! ITS DOLPH!!!! UH HUHHH!!!!
@iceberg2013
Happy 4th of July bro
@joeperez3626
@@iceberg2013 same to you fam, happy 4th of July, we still here 💪 shits crazy dolph ain't RIP 😔👌
@iceberg2013
@@joeperez3626 shit crazy bro #RIPDolph
@joeperez3626
@@iceberg2013 real shit #RIPDOLPH ..I was in jail when it happened it fucked me up in there, I couldn't eat or anything just slept, I was like damn my dogg gone and I can't even celebrate his memory.. I am now tho and will continue too until the day I die and these post are nothing but memories you feel me 💯👌
@iceberg2013
@@joeperez3626 facts bro