Young Dolph
Written and reviewed by Daniel Brooks Updated August 13, 2026 Fact checked August 13, 2026





Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
Adolph Robert Thornton Jr.
Occupation
American rapper
Birth Date
July 27, 1985
Death date
November 17, 2021 (36 years)
Zodiac Sign
Leo
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nationality
USA
Young Dolph family members
Father's Name
Adolph Thornton Senior
Mother's Name
Diane Thornton
Is Young Dolph a gay/bisexual?
No
What is Young Dolph marital status?
Longtime partner Mia Jaye; two children; died in 2021
Who is Young Dolph wife?
Mia Jaye (partner until his death)
How many children does he have?
2 children (Tre Tre Thornton and Aria Ella Thornton)
Young Dolph wife
Mia Jaye (girlfriend)

Date of birth: April 15, 1989
Mia is a full-time entrepreneur and successful mother. She actively supports the Black community through her brand Mom•E•O. After her brother was shot and killed, she launched the “Black Men Deserve To Grow Old” campaign to help families who also lost their relatives in gun shootings. Neither did she know her boyfriend would die under the same circumstances. She met Thornton in 2012 and was his longtime partner till his tragic death in 2021. According to Jaye, they even planned to get married. The couple had two children, Tre and Aria.
Young Dolph kids
Tre Tre Thornton (son)

Date of birth: June 19, 2014
Tre is the firstborn of Young Dolph and Mia Jaye. Little is known about him, as he is still a child. However, his mother often posts photos with Tre, referring to him as “a sweetheart” and “a miniature version of Dolph.” The boy promised to become the greatest person during his dad’s memorial, as it was always Thornton’s wish.
Aria Ella Thornton (daughter)

Date of birth: February 24, 2017
Aria is the youngest and the only daughter of the family. She lives with her mother and brother and probably prepares to attend elementary school soon.
Who are Young Dolph parents?
Adolph Thornton Senior (father)
Diane Thornton (mother)
Adolf and Diane got married in the early 1980s and welcomed their first son, Adolf Junior, in 1985. They had five children, including two daughters and three sons. Unfortunately, the spouses were addicted to crack cocaine, so that they couldn’t take care of their children properly. That’s why the rapper spent his childhood and teenage years with his grandmother, Ida Mae. A few months before his tragic death, he said he always wanted his parents to have a gorgeous wedding ceremony.
Young Dolph siblings
It is known that the star had four siblings: two brothers, Timothy and Margus, and two sisters, whose names were not exposed to the public. There is not much information about them as they try to stay out of the spotlight.
Bio
Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., known professionally as Young Dolph, was an American rapper and independent music executive associated with Memphis hip-hop. He founded the Paper Route Empire label and released albums including “King of Memphis,” “Role Model” and “Rich Slave.”
Young Dolph was killed in a shooting in Memphis on November 17, 2021. His longtime partner was Mia Jaye, with whom he had two children, Tre Tre and Aria. The posthumous album “Paper Route Frank” was released in 2022.
Interesting and fun facts
- He survived the shooting in 2017 thanks to bulletproof panels in his car.
- The rapper was known as a philanthropist, often donating money to different organizations and participating in charitable events.
- Thornton collaborated with such artists as Megan Thee Stallion, Key Glock, and G Herbo.
- His longtime partner Mia Jaye has spoken about his devotion to their children.
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