Key Takeaways
- Young Dolph’s brother, StillFamous901, embarked on a similar musical career.
- Marcus Thornton shot one of Young Dolph’s attackers, Cornelius Smith, during the incident.
- After moving from Chicago, young Dolph and his siblings were raised in Memphis by their grandmother, Ida Mae.
Young Dolph, the late American rapper, grew up in a close-knit family with four siblings: two sisters, including Erica Thornton, and two brothers, StillFamous 901 and Marcus Thornton.
Just like Young Dolph, who gained widespread recognition in the hip-hop world, his younger brother, StillFamous901 has also pursued a career in music.
He has released several mixtapes, including DA KIDD, FALL AGAIN, GOT YOU, AND REALLY I’M THE PLUG, among others.
Aside from his music, StillFamous 901 has been active on YouTube since 2012, where he has built a following of over 10K subscribers.
In 2023, he released a new song and music video titled “LOVING IT,” which is available on his YouTube channel.
He’s also active on Instagram, where he has over 39,000 followers. His bio reads: “Artist.”
While much is known about Still Famous 901, less is known about Dolph’s other brother, Marcus Thornton.
Although Marcus has largely stayed out of the spotlight, he played a significant role during the tragic event of Young Dolph’s murder.
During the trial, it was revealed that Marcus shot one of the alleged attackers, Cornelius Smith, in the arm and leg as Smith fled the scene of the fatal shooting at a Memphis cookie store.
Smith testified that he and another man, Justin Johnson, carried out the murder of Young Dolph in broad daylight following a hit ordered by Big Jook, the brother of rapper Yo Gotti.
His testimony confirmed that surveillance footage caught both him and Johnson exiting a white Mercedes and opening fire on Dolph.
He revealed that Big Jook paid him only $800 before his arrest and later gave $50,000 to his attorney.
After these revelations came to light, many took to social media to express their support for Marcus. One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote:
R.I.P Young Dolph and much respect to his brother Marcus 🙏🏾💯
Via X
Another user shared:
Marcus, @YoungDolph brother is a REAL MF WE LOVE YOU FOR DOING YOUR BEST BRODI 🐬🕊️
Via X
Young Dolph and his siblings were born in Chicago, Illinois, to Adolph Thornton Sr. and an unnamed mother.
When they were still young, the family relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, where they were raised by their grandmother, Ida Mae.
Their parents struggled with addiction to crack cocaine and were often absent, leaving the children to see them only every few weeks.
Despite these hardships, the siblings remained close, especially in their shared passion for music.
The siblings’ bond was strong, and even after Dolph’s tragic demise, his family continued to support one another.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Young Dolph’s real name is Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., and he was born on July 27, 1985.
- Passing away from a gunshot wound at 36 on November 17, 2021, he left behind a legacy with albums like King of Memphis and Rich Slave.
- He and his partner, Mia Jaye, had two children named Tre and Aria.
