Young Dolph Opens Up On Turning Down $22 Million Record Deal, Shooting & 'Role Model'

Young Dolph sat down with Ebro in the Morning to open up on turning down a big record deal, the beef he has been involved in, how he's looking to build a platform for himself, and his album Role Model.
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[@TheRoundSquare_]

SELF MADE MILLIONARE RIGHT HERE. PUT YOUR MIND TO IT.

[@RomainCombs]

He never cared about the money. The money is the root to all evil. He was just more focus on making good music and helping others. Period.

[@jaimerenteria910]

Including Key Glock who plays the lil kid position

[@superstarsatus1629]

👀 money is not evil

[@jaimerenteria910]

Money is evil if it’s in the wrong hands of people

[@Jarius39]

The love of money is the root of all evil *

[@khristionlouvatin6874]

@@jaimerenteria910@superstarsatus money is the root of all evil…read the Bible you ignorant animal

[@Baller2819]

RIP Y.DOLPH 🙏🏽 You made history #Legend

[@itspokernotpitypat4619]

Finally, somebody who listened to P. Need more like you.

[@austinarellano1674]

Not Master P as much at JT the Bigga Figga from fillmie in San Francisco. Master P soaked game from JT when he was with get Low records which was owned by JT . P released his first album under get Low and before he signed a record deal JT was trying to tell him not to .

[@RedPilledJetiKnight]

Refuses to be a puppet and a slave

[@marqymarq07]

Spartan From The X refuses to be smart.

[@markyoung5966]

Refuse to kiss ass.

[@antoniovillanueva7185]

Raps about selling dope, glorifies sippin and being a womanizer. Let’s keep it REAL with our kids and tell them the truth about what we do Bc then you REAL to your kids😂😭 man sad asf. Yeah, pumping poison to the youth and whites taking the majority of the money isn’t being a puppet or slave 🤔 yeah you right

[@antoniovillanueva7185]

He lying on that deal. He got attention and releasing an album. Better than getting shot up😂 fucking clowns. Yes he has money, yes his kids won’t be in the streets, but music is poisoning young minds. They don’t have ppl teaching them what’s right as they should and they look up to rappers and dealers. Just truth

[@RedPilledJetiKnight]

Marquel Marshall selling your soul is refusing to be smart?

[@TheBraaaveheart]

Young Dolph & Nipsey Hussle.. role models for the hustlers !!

[@TruckinDre]

Str8 up and down

[@dwall777]

Real talk

[@qholmie1]

They need to do a joint project

[@nathand.384]

wat did nipsey do to be role model just curious

[@TheBraaaveheart]

Michael Cygnus made it out of his situation to be a successful black man

[@ab100grand]

Dammmm 22 Mill That’s A lot Of Bread Shoutout To Dolph For Turning That Offer Down , Cause A lot Of People Wouldn’t Even Turn That Down , But As A Wise Man Once Said If You Don’t Stand For Something You Would Settle For Anything So Salute For Him Standing For Something 💯💯

[@theflangdude]

Motivational speaker for the real hustlers

[@maceomillions2192]

Idris Abdullah Straight Facts

[@MrFlawsy]

Facts

[@4xsosa77]

Gotta Tap in

[@djtimber4687]

Fr

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

When Dolph spoke everybody listened. Like his name was E.F.Hutton. Dolph was a brilliant mastermind.

[@c.calliecoleman1531]

Young Dolph was so REAL. Watching him here, now, makes me teary eyed. He was just so open, honest, and unafraid of speaking the truth. I don't even think those small peanut brains understood the kind, of man they killed. But they will understand it, and feel it, for sure. ✌🏽❤🙏🏻Rest in PARADISE Young Dolph 🌷🌲 Justice for Young Dolph

[@redwilliams9734]

🤲🏾❤🔥👑🌻

[@babedoll5326]

He should have stayed to himself the whole career he let snakes around him 🐍 🙄 😒 😤

[@babedoll5326]

If yall gonna be rappers keep your self private don't hang out with other rappers they competing with you they not friends 💯

[@bdada2]

@🌸Babedoll🌸 dude was never around other rappers and he always said that. Only ppl he around is PRE and Gucci

[@DKN-Yummy]

PREACH

[@kung-fukennyfamily]

*Dolph* is the realest trap rapper alive , dude ain't bout riding none of these rappers waves or being freak for attention , he just sticking making music and money and stay in his lane , Legend🐐

[@godbody6623]

Didn't he rat though

[@mizzyfit_334]

Did tip past?

[@tyrushbk]

God body66 no

[@cortezprimm3705]

@@godbody6623 daaaamn

[@prodbymef1537]

@Kung-Fy Kenny Family you used to be Long Live La right?

[@jeanneymar71]

This man commends respect. A true hustler! 🐬 🐬

[@audiodopebeats]

Favorite trap rapper. Always gives me motivation when I listen to his music and interviews. Y'all gotta remember, this man is running a label INDEPENDENTLY. He owns all of his catalog. Haven't seen a black man thriving like this in the genre since Master P.

[@jayduecesjaydueces1148]

True that. Gotta give credit where it's due. What he has created is very inspiring the youth can look up to. Be your own man be your own boss

[@jayso9359]

Mines gotta go to T.I.

[@audiodopebeats]

PlayBoyJay T.I. just recently became independent. I doubt he owns his catalog from I’m Serious - Paperwork.

[@jayso9359]

@@audiodopebeats i couldve sworn since years ago he had his own label called Hustle Gang. And i wasnt talking about being independent. I was talking about him being my favorite trap rapper. Thats why him and Boosie are looked at really the kings of the South.

[@sanantoballa4834]

@Ashton Martin X was definitely leaving his mark but sadly his run ended. Btw, X technically wasnt fully independent since he had a distribution deal with Empire and Caroline/Capitol. Dolph just recently did a distribution deal with Empire. But before that he was getting 100% of the money.

[@jay55148]

Everybody screaming GANG GANG GANG, but if you get caught, you gone tell on the whole gang! # 🐬

[@jay55148]

@BlackWolf Rage # 🐬 👍

[@God365nonstop]

Facts

[@notcron1954]

BlackWolf Rage bout to go get some money or go spend some money

[@eddiebomsko9919]

6ix9ine

[@StayGutta561]

@Big G balls 805 they don't want you to live, they don't want you to ball

[@lpfrost9]

Dude smart if he grew in different circumstances he'd could been a doctor lawyer or super successful businessman some people or gifted and can succeed anywhere he just has something God given. Salute

[@AaronLewis06]

That's why I mess with Dolph, he's a true boss! This was a boss interview! This dude talking true entrepreneurship with his plans and vision, not to mention the album is 🔥🔥🔥

[@verykawashington.5539]

Sweet interview with my man Yung Dolph so humble that's why I have Respect for him. 💪💪💪💯💛all the 🕞🕞

[@BBlakey33]

Mobbin in a Bentley smokin Moon Rocks🐬🐬

[@denishiavaughn2791]

Beau Blakey ayee pockets full of motherfucking blue Guap

[@BBlakey33]

Half a oz in my Gucci tube socks

[@maceomillions2192]

Beau Blakey That video was so damm hard!!!

[@Rich20109]

What video is that ?

[@dizzy1412]

Beau Blakey FOR THE SUMMER TIME BOUGHT A NEW DROP !!! YEH YEH

[@kingmello4015]

Dolph and Nipsey true bosses 💯

[@Itsouzy]

Young Dolph: “Major” Legendary👑

[@jonathanparramore906]

Its so MAJOR!!!

[@kolbygirod9581]

He in an interview with a white T-shirt on and one iced out chain dolph is one of the realiest people out there

[@Malik-fm5ec]

😂💯Nocap I fw white T’s. Can’t go wrong . No matter what tho always wear cologne

[@MarbleHillMikey]

Very dope interview.....dope dope dope...inspirational

[@flamencosketches7771]

Ha! Ebro and company has never ever ever ever ever ever had an interview like this in their life! In the history of the company! I am very proud of how Young Dolph commanded this interview and shut up all negativity. Prince spoke about ownership over and over again. I can imagine the amount of people who are jealous!Well done! Sending love from Trinidad and Tobago.🇹🇹

[@kjthagawd5619]

Money ain't everything and he understands that

[@jayduecesjaydueces1148]

All money ain't good money

[@realspill8828]

So why he ain't doin it for free?

[@terrionharris348]

KjthaGawd Money Can Make You Happy To A Certain Point Tho

[@kjthagawd5619]

A tErRyY cLiP Big Facts we all know that, but it ain't everything is what i'm saying

[@terrionharris348]

KjthaGawd Yea I Get What You Saying

[@dantedee4682]

Big ups Dolph for staying true to yourself. That's encouraging to many people who are becoming a boss.

[@FatherDIVINE.]

I love the hustle putting a play together Smiling at the end

[@ppggg9291]

thank you dolph for being real.! 💪🏽

[@landojr2235]

Master P Influence 😤 #PRE

[@chefjeffe7513]

Lucciano Jr uncle P

[@drewskeyewalker]

Lucciano Jr bum Bd is

[@tahlithahouston690]

Exactly master p schooled him

[@bigty390]

To bad hea a sellout but his music is great

[@warlock7058]

U cap

[@kevinborum9889]

Amazing interview

[@marco.lasean]

Dolph baked af

[@robbiex2benitez]

Marco LA he got the double cup sittin there too

[@vapaperboi]

Baked?

[@kendricknewman231]

If they offered him 22 M. He must be worth 3 or 4 times more. Get your money independently then #Dolph

[@dgrimzg601]

🤣🤣🤣 yea ok I give him a mill maybe

[@nickreyes3604]

Shut up

[@nickreyes3604]

.

[@roomkeys8594]

His net worth is 3 million

[@FIGHT101TV]

@@roomkeys8594 yup

[@072583rm]

These will be watched for years to come. He was truly a special dude!! They can never take all the god damn classic he made for us!!

[@MichaelCobbs]

Great interview.

[@pharaohavalon8566]

Was just listening to this album straight fire 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dachopup8495]

He's a smart dude you dont neva sell what you built and work for somebody he's worth more they know it that's why they offered 22 mil very smart dude

[@JazzyPJonesNews]

FACTS 🐬

[@MerroG]

Motivational words from Dolph 🔥

[@victoriacast98]

you can see the kind of person he is through his music. a real one hella advanced like a dolph 🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬

[@chimneyOWN3D]

Young Dolph is one of my motivation guys. Thankful for you.

[@Themikelawry]

Never heard a bad project from Dolph . He really the truth 🔥🔥🔥💯 Hold up we not gonna talk about how icy he is right now 😮 the blue diamonds though 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chinbeats6551]

Slaves wear chains

[@beazy3364]

@@chinbeats6551 African kings wore chains stfu

[@StahhCR7]

Elliante drip

[@ammynumbanin]

@@beazy3364 Sub to me

[@ammynumbanin]

@@StahhCR7 Sub to me

[@iherrera3263]

Dolph survived about 200 bullets total and is still alive respect👏

[@maceomillions2192]

I Herrera Yeah 200 about accurate lol

[@BigJay773]

Bullet proof vehicle.....he knew that eventually Gotti was going to try to take him out.

[@soamazinbeatz5858]

That’s God Work Bro...

[@saucyhoes4565]

I Herrera that’s so called 100 shots was actually only about 50-60 shots . Read the police report . They estimated in the beginning . It’s still a lot but it wasn’t no damn 100 shots .

[@meerahanderson3490]

U have to get hit to survive

[@RichhT]

y'all audio team sucks i can't lie.. but its dolphhh

[@QCorleoneTopic]

Richh T 💯

[@btljones5810]

YOU WOULD THINK SINCE HE RAPS IN A MIC HE WOULD BE ABLE TO TALK INTO ONE... WTF

[@maceomillions2192]

BTL Jones lol

[@wizdqvm3z]

Super facts

[@Wegetbackup22]

This man is brilliant! 🎤💎

[@shannonkegler7478]

He said you know what I mean like 100 times 😂💯 that accent is everything

[@bicoastalent]

When you mention the word “Independent”, Young Dolph face should pop up. #YoungDolph #RoleModel

[@royal3880]

1st interview that I've noticed that was about the artist. Congrats.

[@marco.lasean]

Fix the audio.. damn

[@finesse_father1783]

Foreal

[@LoKeyMoney]

Thank you !

[@THHGURU]

Facts was hectic watching

[@LeeBoros]

Thought it was something wrong with my phone for a minute smh

[@karateflix]

They cant fix this nigga whispering in certain parts. lol.

[@greenfieldboy8]

The realest trapper who passed away. Sad. God bless doplh long live his legacy

[@CallMeLeftField]

Love dolph response to that beef question my boy too l solid

[@jeromebrown426]

Bless you!

[@youngandsuccessful22]

That jewelry set wit the blue is lit 🔥

[@and1play5]

Love Dolph man...keep feeding us brother

[@jonplayemade]

Real guy right here 💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥

[@SweetcheeksMs]

Say wtf you want about Dolph he can peep b.s. from a mile away! Basically all shmoney ain't good shmoney #STAYWOKE N #PAYATTENTION 👀

[@eliottminaj2973]

The beauty of Independence 💪🏽

[@mosl2te]

4:45 He's smart because if you want to keep your chips you don't get a credit card even if it does have a $22M limit.

[@chejones9742]

T MO whatcha mean bro

[@melllorickyspanish7055]

T MO he’s basically comparing a credit card to a label deal. They can give you all this money they say but you gotta pay it back they ain’t gone bless you with money just cause you got. Once you in a deal that’s it

[@kmack3059]

Say it again mfs in the comments don’t understand that

[@AllenThaiverson]

You’ll end up like Ben J of the new boys if you sign a deal and can’t fulfill. He can’t drop albums with out his labels permission, so he’s basically starving right now, because his label doesn’t believe in him @ this moment in time. DOLPH can do what he wants when he wants and keeps creative control.

[@sc3373]

@@AllenThaiverson ben j owe his label two or three albums

[@_CMONEY52]

🙏🏽

[@YUSUFHAKEEM405]

🐐

[@chancemack]

Protect this guy.

[@kung-fukennyfamily]

Man we can't protect a guy that survived from 100 shots🔫

[@mikelowry2170]

Big Facts 💯Lowkey He Very Important To The Culture ✊🏿

[@datdatonabeat3252]

AT ALL COSTS!

[@ARDBOD13D]

Amen

[@maceomillions2192]

Chance Mack At all costs

[@LegitMusicEnt]

YOU NOT BRAGGING BRO THE REALEST TOO REAL YOUR'E AN INSPIRATION TO US HERE AT THE LME CAMP 🌍

[@justanotherrapblog8928]

Solid 💯

[@TheMADD2013]

Real talk!!!!

[@nick.schneider1445]

Love the Independent Hustle ! Goals = Path = Success ! Smart 💯

[@jroc0123]

I'm not a fan of his music but I think dude is a real business mogul. We'll appreciate this years from now.

[@FHxGATORZ]

These comments are tremendous man Dolph was a real dude 😎

[@Progress24.7]

Itss Dolphhhhhh!!!! 🔥🔥🔥💯💯

[@yungcashh6079]

Solidarity 💯

[@shawngamble1193]

Got nothing but respect for Bruh 💯💯

[@tawannablair1028]

Dolph damn man 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 You definitely left your Mark n made sure your kids straight real grown man. 💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@tydempson3932]

Facts My pops growing up kept it 💯 with me Everthing in the streets he showed me 1st at home

[@markjones5096]

Its dolphhh definitely motivation

[@soufend817]

Dolph always delivers dope albums!!!!!!

[@davarsahightower1166]

Facts 💪

[@tonygudgrape3923]

Gotta respect Dolph hustle 💪🏾💯

[@DKN-Yummy]

Long Live you

[@kevinpena6543]

💯💯💯

[@7.62-MIKE-RVA]

Real dude you can tell......BOSS.......💯💯💯.....⛽️⛽️⛽️.....

[@originalman01]

Shout out young dolph man...they played this album at the opening Laker game. Happy to have King James

[@gamergang3396]

ITS DOLPH 🙌🏿🔥🙏🏿

[@sactown3336]

Preach

[@krbourne]

I respect this guy. Very smart and has crazy hustle. I've never heard his music but I'm gonna go check it out now.

[@josephmwaura9497]

Hottest rapper in the game,he is rich en he is a boss,first of all his camouflage cars en jewellers are worth ard 4 million dollars not forgetting his label en houses so 22m is nothing to him.Its Dolph.

[@Mr12brandon12]

Finally. Dolph music is litt

[@pitroipafaouzi8780]

Still can't believe dolph ain't here no mo !RIP young King, love you man .😥😞😞

[@pouredafour2061]

AYEEEEEEEE ITS DOLAPH!

[@friendswitdadealer]

Young Dolph has one of the best voices in the game right now. He could easily do radio with that voice even wit the accent.

[@maceomillions2192]

FriendsWit DaDealer Gotta speak up a bit more though

[@sarah3973]

But y’all love our accent doe

[@jaycypher3953]

It’s dolph!!!!🔥

[@SAUVEASMEGANG]

Long Live Dolph 🙏🏽🕊💙

[@danniemontanamaxxx4254]

😍😍😍😍😍😍DOLPH!!!!!!

[@danniemontanamaxxx4254]

JAY-Z IS THE RAP GOD. ALWAYS HAS BEEN. #PERIOTT #🤗

[@danniemontanamaxxx4254]

ROLE MODEL #15BILLBOARD

[@7luckyshotz]

You can see dolph not Cappin everything he saying is facts

[@datdeionguy2593]

Dolph Uhhuh🤷🏾‍♂️🔥🔥🐐🙌🏾

[@Progressionmusic1]

Dolph come get these beats 🔥🔥🔥🚀‼️🚀‼️

[@koreyhimself]

South Memphis checkin in

[@LazyCouchComedy]

Its DOLPH!!!!!!!

[@cardude864]

17:45 I do the exact thing today I’ll drive through paces ferry rd and look at them houses and say how can I get one of these. How many trucks I need to get one of these. Straight up.

[@DKN-Yummy]

The face he had when he said I got a whole team 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@MrLorenzo82]

Spreading love!! If u reading this I hope u get rich 💯💯🙏🏻🙏🏻follow your dreams positive vibes

[@DonSama1804]

Tino Da GodSon Bless Up

[@lPoliticallyFye]

That man Dolph looking like one of them glacier boys. SHEESH!

[@jacklyndavis6989]

go get some money spend some money gang🐬🐬🐬everybody screaming gang gang gang motivation.

[@Hflphon]

💯💯💯💯

[@FuckAroundBayville]

Dolph a real one and he make dope music, he smarter than most lables! #PRE

[@ristekostadinov2820]

Youngest boss, i've never seen some rapper at this age to think like a real boss, self made !

[@williamthompson3380]

Love u too big bro

[@JJ-ls2nh]

🗣 It’s Dolph 🐬