Young Dolph Discusses Turning Down $22 Million, His Label And ‘Role Model’ | For The Record

Memphis rapper Young Dolph released his fourth solo album ‘Role Model’ on September 21 after signing a multi-million dollar partnership deal with Empire. On latest episode of ‘For The Record,’ Dolph sat down with Genius’ Head of Artist Relations Rob Markman to discuss the album, explain why he passed on a $22 million major label deal, and describe the process of setting up his label Paper Route Empire.
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[@lilc146]

Rest In Peace to a real one 🕊

[@mrbojack1399]

My boi was bulletproof now he a role model 💯

[@lipbitinanimal1796]

zing

[@Nick-zj8mp]

Factz

[@austinhorton7074]

Mr BoJack the car was bulletfroof . He never got hit.

[@jrelgran1on1]

How are you bulletproof if you get shot?

[@angelalvarez7257]

You sure about being bulletproof?

[@yooyo8303]

“Thank you for coming here to genius” “You too bruh” We’ve all been there dolph

[@Reddot316]

he said "fa sho bruh"

[@yooyo8303]

Tyler Griffin not if you keep watching buddy

[@ramonboyd9147]

How is he a Living legend? He been out2 weeks! People throw that word around like a million dollars (they say that ain't no $)

[@saccityprince]

Ramon Boyd Dolph been around for damn near a decade. He been grinding, all the success he is getting is now is because he earned it.

[@apokolypzejonez22]

I was fuckin weak when he said that 🤣⚰️

[@johnied850914]

Much respect to Dolph never selling out and being a puppet for these record companies.

[@TheHALOFAN1998]

johnied850914 exactly FUCK THE 22 MILLION UH HUH!

[@ov922]

@Louisville Cardinals no he didn’t

[@Blake-gs5sq]

@Louisville Cardinals that album confused me, was he exposing them or was he one of them because he was independent so why would he sell out

[@Blake-gs5sq]

@Louisville Cardinals oh when did that happen? I thought his whole thing was that he was independent with PRE

[@whatitdobabyboo4359]

@Louisville Cardinals oh so if you sign then sell out. they kill you?

[@bomajesty9526]

Its amazing to know that I went to high school with this dude and now he doin it big!! Im Proud of Dolph for putting our city on the map even more!!💯

[@maceomillions2192]

Bo Majesty Match 1... I'm in Whitehaven

[@bomajesty9526]

@@maceomillions2192 That's whats up💯

[@jaystrong5018]

sold out how dummy?that's the last thing you should of said

[@cheech459]

You say I know you from where? What yo life like

[@KratomConnoisseur]

L⁰

[@bigtimewillie8846]

Ownership is everything

[@aMUSEingthoughts]

UH HUUUUUUUH! 🔥🔥

[@kingbafanyle4135]

PRE

[@elansings]

Break the bank...👏🏼

[@EjElijahJacob]

ITS DOLPHHHH 🌊🚤🔥

[@flockscruz4316]

ITS MAJOR!!

[@randolphbrannigan9580]

Ayyyyyyyyy

[@Omilloadams]

Dolp is the master p of our generation. #Independent

[@maccjay6522]

Omillo Adams TRU!

[@johnnyruiz4848]

That's a fact

[@quintelbarnes7426]

Feel wat u saying but not master P

[@thaboot2944]

@@quintelbarnes7426 yeah p because they both started off with nothing and made money independently.

[@antoniopenny9947]

Facts I say all the time he would of been large on NoLimit #saluteBro

[@djcalilove]

damn this dude got me with the just enjoying my parents while they still here .....so true.

[@tumisangkhalifaotsheleng6294]

Have you read a comment and be like 'damn I was gone say that'

[@Louie200Seven]

Damn I was gone say that

[@rich369963]

Damn, i was gon say this exact same thing too lol

[@oscarrodriguez2202]

Lmao truuuueeee

[@ajareid5621]

Those are the comments I look for 😂

[@kturbo09]

Great interview! Really cool that he did that song with his mom! He really was a real one! LLD!

[@kingluikhalifa13thcam68]

Yall can learn a thing or three from this man!!💯💯👌👌

[@babedoll5326]

I love this man and his Voice 👑🐬💙🖤💔

[@JulesCmg]

He should get back on that high class street music wave

[@ehrambo8532]

dolph was on his own wave

[@JulesCmg]

@@ehrambo8532 duh, High Class Street music was his best mixtape series, go do your due diligence then we can have a discussion

[@FernJrr]

Dolph really the doing it bigger than any other rappers out here 🔥🔥 PAPER ROUTE BIZNESS

[@BIGMONEYMEDIA]

why would you take a $22 million dollar loan and have to pay $22 million back plus interest

[@MichaelBrown-fs1un]

True shit ..

[@max-mtg]

When you know how to double it ..

[@millymilly8264]

That's whack ass America for ya

[@backwoodstoneyy]

*Dolph a livin legend* 🤟🏼

[@bhg366]

Yungg Stoneyy sure you right 💪🏾 for real

[@backwoodstoneyy]

BHG *IM TRYNA GET LIKE HOM BRO*

[@ronyjuma9486]

This setup greater than VladTv

[@shakeman4919]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5LGkJp6mtWFp7c

[@tvushington6994]

ROLE MODEL WENT OFF 🔥🔥🔥💯.

[@ebeosai]

Good interviewer. He stops talking when the artist is going to talk. He also comes in very knowledgeable about what the artist has going on.

[@Azarel77]

He's so damn chill

[@anactualopinion868]

that's what happends after 20 blunts

[@christopherrender4531]

HE IS A WIZARD A REAL STREET MASTER MIND!!! KEEP GRINDING HOMIE 💯💯💲💪💸

[@DonnieGordon92]

Much Respect to Dolph Realest In the Rap Game Period! 💯🐬 🚬 💨💨 Uhh Huuuhhhh!!

[@terencedillard7744]

Love how you do your interviews bro no b's and great research plus intellectual keep it up.

[@maharidavis4820]

Dope interview. Dolph a real one. #FACTS

[@The2100eddie]

good interview bro you give good interviews had to hit the subscription

[@6milect63]

Rest in power G🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💙

[@jai3064]

! Gucci fa real put the world onto Dolph 💯 Facts

[@shawnjohnson6773]

Big Facts 1st song I heard him on was really ready with gucci

[@indianapaullyj]

East Atlanta Memphis put me on

[@mackvarr1440]

#NoLie💯 #1017

[@blakkzl1]

Mr. Perfect Faaaaaacts! Muhfuckers forgot.

[@kennethfleet5729]

Without Gucci 85% of rap game wouldn't be on. That's facts. Even producers. Gucci paved a golden trail for this rap shit he dont get enough credit

[@lekeithmcadory6201]

Awesome interview. That guy's too real.

[@josemerino7894]

Its crazy how Nipsey n Dolph is gone 😢😢

[@detroitmidunkin2138]

How U Luv Dat is my favorite song off Role Model.

[@futurama1211]

Now all we need is for Rappers to unionize

[@mariecushudson6824]

"If it aint young dolph i dnt wanna hear it!!" in my dolph voice!!

[@biglion5854]

Young Master P. Get dat bag bro

[@nekodollz]

Young Dolph is a really smart man 🧠

[@pichubball]

Dolph moves around like a real boss 🐬

[@a.b.kelley5163]

dope interview, brought a lot out of dolph

[@bluestardallastv4236]

4s On The Mercedes Thats Major Uh Huh Whole Gang Goin Crazy Thats Major 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@deemanboyyy6950]

That's dope dolph it's good to always listen to someone elses advice and take it in but have ur own decision at the end, a man is what he does for once a real rapper like gucci

[@saccityprince]

Damn, this is the best dolph interview ever.

[@mikellife8002]

Dolph so humble salute you bro

[@FavDogBisquit]

LISTENING TO HIM MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU WEALTHY....

[@mickeycohen5653]

❗️

[@jazzgordon1563]

Gotta fw this nigga here been rocking wit dolph for a min 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SaiTheSamurai]

ITS DOLPHHHHH

[@AudioXVNVXTheNightLife]

congrats to dolph, don't ever wear them silver boots again tho lmfao you know what i'm talkn bout...

[@nima20031]

Tin foil boots face ahh 😂

[@AudioXVNVXTheNightLife]

Nima Jafari lmao bruh i was weak on twitter seein that

[@jachinsmith]

Siri got on this nigga helmet so cold 😭

[@chrisdeforce1]

Them Versace snow boots was hard. And not cause they were Versace

[@biglomoney7243]

🎭 AudioXVNVX 🎭 Siri cooked him

[@ivancustodio9421]

I never had anyone inspire me like this man here

[@Guap]

KEEP WORKIN‼️

[@zaygillerson7835]

Real motivation Dolph truu,,to it💪🏾💪🏾💯💯🔥🔥

[@d_rited_tails4582]

For the record..That was "Genius"💡Genius.. thanks Mr. Markman great energy great interview! 👑💯🐬❤

[@kingluikhalifa13thcam68]

True facts baby coming from the nigga dolph the homie know what he be doin on some pimpin shit much love dolph and keep fuckin up the game 💯💯🔥🔥👌

[@tvcammy6294]

great interview

[@plantskywalka]

Money is a mindset, dolph knows. The market pays you not the boss you work for... so if that’s the case, work for yourself and be your own boss 🐬

[@peterjoe530]

AJ Fiore Thanks

[@KNfrmMDP]

Realest

[@jenithan25]

You know what I'm saying ?

[@kizzieward6441]

Jenithan Selvarajah nah meen

[@jaypurp55]

YEAAAAHHH!! 🔥🔥

[@f.rbeats]

*IT'S DOLPH* 🐬💎💨

[@isayr1752]

Dolph jus spit facts👑

[@Lilrudy777]

None more or less 💯

[@giveawaybros9364]

Rip 🐐

[@DGMBossTV]

Folks simple minded the 22 Mil is what the deal would have been worth why sign a deal that it’s entirety would be worth 22 when you probably already got that or could make it on ya own and your gonna give up percentages on damn near everything when you can sign a big distribution deal and keep everything ... gotta balance ya options out

[@salahghazi5155]

Damn that! I'm too hungry and in dire straits!! 😅💯

[@DGMBossTV]

Salah Ghazi lol I would of took it

[@kennethfleet5729]

If yall was listening he said he got 200m 22 ain't shit. He got street money and rap money. He not signing to nobody. He rey be bigger than any rapper ever money wise

[@johnnyruiz4848]

That role model is on repeat I didn't even listen to wezzy shit yet hooked on role model

[@blackdiamondninja2432]

LONG LIVE DOLPH🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@dr.feelgood7615]

If i had a dollar for evertime he said "know what im sayin\know what i mean" I'd have 22 mill

[@lukieD567]

Facts live life to motivate

[@soonerorlater1474]

Dolph on point 🗣💯

[@chejones9742]

Dolph the only nigga ik that didn’t switch up since he been in the rap game BEEN THE SAME OL NIGGA THATS WHY I FW DOLPHHHH

[@enjoy-ly7zw]

History in the making

[@antoniojames3969]

Go up on'em Dolph

[@kevingray8925]

What's y'all favorite Dolph tape??? Mines 16 zips

[@tharealwilliewipeout]

Gelato

[@beazy3364]

Plugs Best Friend and Welcome To Dolph World

[@7KRexCHAT]

Gelato & 16 zips

[@kevingray8925]

Rich crack baby as an honorable mention

[@7KRexCHAT]

but King of Memphis had all the anthems.. bruh you can't choose

[@SychoMedia8]

PRE is 50/50.... Daddy Yo put the bread up and own 50%. That's why he ain't signed cuz labels try to cut Daddy Yo out. Decent rapper... Legendary capper.

[@macmizzle9106]

Pharoah P king capper

[@tellymims2876]

He’s capping cus he don’t wanna sign a deal and and say fuck daddy o???

[@shuntellwalton8423]

Pharoah P Yall want to know really.... Where here yall go.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4bImYOlnr2oq6s

[@shuntellwalton8423]

Telly Mims kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4bImYOlnr2oq6s

[@shuntellwalton8423]

A J kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4bImYOlnr2oq6s

[@bookies9168]

Speaking 💯

[@trupayne9936]

It's better to stay independent and not sign to no label that's good keep it that way. Don't let nobody own or control you or even tell you what to do

[@otengjoseph7809]

Longlive dolph 🐬

[@kiddchronic9014]

Mane y'all don't even understand bruh influence on the city I've seen 7 people pull up blasting that new Dolph shit going crazy #highclassstreetmusic #PRE 💯💯💯

[@TheMarleyDavidson]

People in my city still jam SPM... at any stop light. He hasn't put out music in 10-15 years

[@oldskoolsvault5670]

Dolph Brilliant

[@erictee1469]

He's a fucking GOAT. He's definitely gunna blow up even more. Glad to say I was here before that. 😂 This album was fucking fireee😂 I need to meet this man, I would definitely impress em😂😭

[@davidawonaike1188]

EricsNation imo every project he put out sounds same and has same substance, he has bangers but nigga is overrated asf

[@yOungjhOna]

David Awonaike rt

[@deonta5150]

Sound like a Groupie bruh

[@ogpuffa4093]

Cocaine running my mfing system

[@dracc4890]

💙💙💙

[@Settboy]

Much dank 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@dejoe.e2764]

Ayeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !

[@onthesetv2022]

It’s Dolphh!!

[@BaconNetwork]

R.I.P. Dolph man LLF

[@musiclifer7297]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Yessirdo]

If it ain’t dolce gabana I’m either in Gucci or fendi ya ya !

[@seansmythe7543]

I’m glad this album wasn’t a flop

[@talishahoward3388]

He never was gonna sell his soul period true King god.1🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬

[@TheJETSFANSINCE96]

ITSSSSS DOLLLLLPHHHHHHHHH

[@onnalanay1132]

dolph one of the realist niggas inna industry ‼️

[@imyanigmw]

IT'S DOLPH!!!

[@454lin]

Dolph is so high 💨💨 in this interview

[@millenialbroadcast]

Dolph make sure to watch out for these industry dudes. They want to read your mind and understand how you are built. Tell them what you want them to know a f@ck he rest!

[@finlandvickahe-ty2vu]

Even if they got to read his mind and says what he says they still just can do it like Dolph

[@millenialbroadcast]

@@finlandvickahe-ty2vu - RIP DOLPH

[@HurricaneMari]

It’s dolphhhhhh!!!!!

[@Dimontree]

ITS DOLPH❗️❗️🐬

[@1Bounce816]

Its Dolph ‼️

[@chriscutstv7326]

My boy

[@boutbreadracks4404]

This why I fuck wit Brah. He DEADASS SERIOUS.

[@cashout24x9]

My role model 🐐💪🏾💯

[@ProducedByAllah]

Paper Route Empire!! It's Dolphh!!🐬

[@TMackOnline]

Major!

[@raccoonkid9517]

Yes Dolph... I know what you mean

[@l2erookz]

Dolph smarter than he look. I respect him even more now than I did

[@MichaelBrown-fs1un]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@younghighflyers145]

Never judge a book by its cover

[@dubldee2832]

Smoke One🔥

[@josephmwaura9497]

Its Dolp ma favourite rapper