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?

[@bigtimewillie8846]

Ownership is everything

[@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?

[@aMUSEingthoughts]

UH HUUUUUUUH! 🔥🔥

[@kingbafanyle4135]

PRE

[@elansings]

Break the bank...👏🏼

[@EjElijahJacob]

ITS DOLPHHHH 🌊🚤🔥

[@flockscruz4316]

ITS MAJOR!!

[@randolphbrannigan9580]

Ayyyyyyyyy

[@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

[@kturbo09]

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

[@djcalilove]

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

[@kingluikhalifa13thcam68]

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

[@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 😂

[@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

[@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

[@backwoodstoneyy]

*Dolph a livin legend* 🤟🏼

[@bhg366]

Yungg Stoneyy sure you right 💪🏾 for real

[@backwoodstoneyy]

BHG *IM TRYNA GET LIKE HOM BRO*

[@maharidavis4820]

Dope interview. Dolph a real one. #FACTS

[@FernJrr]

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

[@terencedillard7744]

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

[@The2100eddie]

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

[@6milect63]

Rest in power G🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💙

[@a.b.kelley5163]

dope interview, brought a lot out of dolph

[@lekeithmcadory6201]

Awesome interview. That guy's too real.

[@tvushington6994]

ROLE MODEL WENT OFF 🔥🔥🔥💯.

[@jaypurp55]

YEAAAAHHH!! 🔥🔥

[@ronyjuma9486]

This setup greater than VladTv

[@shakeman4919]

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[@Azarel77]

He's so damn chill

[@anactualopinion868]

that's what happends after 20 blunts

[@mikellife8002]

Dolph so humble salute you bro

[@Guap]

KEEP WORKIN‼️

[@tvcammy6294]

great interview

[@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

[@zaygillerson7835]

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

[@christopherrender4531]

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

[@saccityprince]

Damn, this is the best dolph interview ever.

[@DonnieGordon92]

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

[@d_rited_tails4582]

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

[@biglion5854]

Young Master P. Get dat bag bro

[@dracc4890]

💙💙💙

[@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.

[@detroitmidunkin2138]

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

[@blackdiamondninja2432]

LONG LIVE DOLPH🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@dejoe.e2764]

Ayeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !

[@lukieD567]

Facts live life to motivate

[@jazzgordon1563]

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

[@bookies9168]

Speaking 💯

[@musiclifer7297]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ivancustodio9421]

I never had anyone inspire me like this man here

[@josemerino7894]

Its crazy how Nipsey n Dolph is gone 😢😢

[@Mr.RedPillRage]

ITS DOLPHHHHH

[@pichubball]

Dolph moves around like a real boss 🐬

[@enjoy-ly7zw]

History in the making

[@nekodollz]

Young Dolph is a really smart man 🧠

[@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

[@futurama1211]

Now all we need is for Rappers to unionize

[@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

[@antoniojames3969]

Go up on'em Dolph

[@soonerorlater1474]

Dolph on point 🗣💯

[@Settboy]

Much dank 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@mariecushudson6824]

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

[@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 💯💯🔥🔥👌

[@f.rbeats]

*IT'S DOLPH* 🐬💎💨

[@FavDogBisquit]

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

[@mickeycohen5653]

❗️

[@isayr1752]

Dolph jus spit facts👑

[@Lilrudy777]

None more or less 💯

[@oldskoolsvault5670]

Dolph Brilliant

[@giveawaybros9364]

Rip 🐐

[@onthesetv2022]

It’s Dolphh!!

[@otengjoseph7809]

Longlive dolph 🐬

[@LilRichhhie]

🐬🙏🏾🕊🕊

[@dannyakens8519]

Peace bro

[@frankmackii904]

🙏🏾💪🏾😇

[@chriscutstv7326]

My boy

[@imyanigmw]

IT'S DOLPH!!!

[@HurricaneMari]

It’s dolphhhhhh!!!!!

[@rencyj.7872]

Boss💰

[@TMackOnline]

Major!

[@dr.feelgood7615]

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

[@Dimontree]

ITS DOLPH❗️❗️🐬

[@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

[@d-block8803]

#ThatsMajor 💥

[@TheJETSFANSINCE96]

ITSSSSS DOLLLLLPHHHHHHHHH

[@cashout24x9]

My role model 🐐💪🏾💯

[@BaconNetwork]

R.I.P. Dolph man LLF

[@NEWYORKREPPER1]

IM HERE EVERY VIDEO KEEP IT UP GENIUS 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 TUNING IN NO DISLIKES

[@imagerysportal7292]

I Thank you on behalf of genius, lol nah im just playing

[@2d3epmovement19]

Yoo is this video 🔥🔥🔥or 💩💩💩m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIOnl3VmrZ1jqK8

[@liltunechi8018]

Fedell From The 8 d

[@seansmythe7543]

I’m glad this album wasn’t a flop

[@dubldee2832]

Smoke One🔥

[@jenithan25]

You know what I'm saying ?

[@kizzieward6441]

Jenithan Selvarajah nah meen

[@onnalanay1132]

dolph one of the realist niggas inna industry ‼️

[@ProducedByAllah]

Paper Route Empire!! It's Dolphh!!🐬

[@josephmwaura9497]

Its Dolp ma favourite rapper

[@asvppp]

ITS DOLPHHHHHHH

[@johnnyruiz4848]

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

[@454lin]

Dolph is so high 💨💨 in this interview

[@1Bounce816]

Its Dolph ‼️

[@ronaldperez1312]

“Its like” “You know what I’m sayin” 😂

[@ericmontgomery5984]

Rip 🙏

[@khambrelmathis6101]

It's Dolph!!!!!!

[@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

[@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

[@LeanieSigel]

It’s Dolph!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sofianaba5761]

Hard