— Late rapper Young Dolph has a legacy that continues to grow and empower as his estate and label prepare to honor him with a day of service.
On November 17th, a day that is officially recognized as Adolph “Young Dolph” Thornton Jr. Day of Service in the states of Tennessee and Georgia, the IdaMae Foundation will honor the legacy of Young Dolph by activating several public service events. The spirit of Young Dolph Day encourages anyone in any city to give back to their community — no act of service is too small.
In his hometown of Memphis, the IdaMae Foundation will serve lunch, give free haircuts, and provide free winter kits consisting of coats, blankets, socks, and gloves at the Hospitality Hub from 9am CT – 1pm CT.
In Atlanta, they will provide free haircuts and serve dinner at the Evolution Center from 5pm ET – 7pm ET.
Nationally, the IdaMae Foundation is partnering with The Confess Project of America, utilizing their national network of barbershops to provide free haircuts and critical mental health resources in local communities. These services will be available from 3:30pm-6:30pm in each respective timezone, in select locations including Dolph’s home state of Tennessee, as well as Georgia, Arkansas, Texas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Ohio, and California.
Internationally, everyone is encouraged to post a photo doing an act of service on November 17th using the Hashtags #DolphDay & #DolphServiceDay. We all can make a positive impact for our own communities, neighbors and world. It can be as simple as helping out with tasks like helping the elderly carry their groceries to their front door, plant a local garden, or give free music lessons to kids. More info at the official Dolph Day website.
Those who wish to continue Dolph’s charitable work can donate to the IdaMae Family Foundation and to The Confess Project of America at their official websites
Dolph’s sister Carlisa Brown states,
“On behalf of the IdaMae Family Foundation and Young Dolph’s family we will continue the legacy of charity, philanthropy, and helping those in need as Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. ‘Young Dolph’ did. His community efforts and traditions will continue and much more. His spirit of giving will continue to live in us as it did in him until his passing. We hope that those who truly supported him will take Young Dolph Service Day as a day to give back and help those that need the assistance as he did! Anyone can give, serve, and help someone in need. As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, ‘Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.’”
Former Tennessee State Senator Katrina Robinson explains,
“Young Dolph’s Day of Service solidifies his legacy of philanthropy and compassion. Many know Dolph as an artist. Few know him as a family man, humanitarian, father, mentor, friend and a leader to his community. Our youth respond to those who they can identify with. The story of leaders of our past and those who seem out of reach to our youth, don’t always resonate with them. That’s why this is important. Dolph did so much to transcend the persona of a hip hop artist. His day of service is not only a day to commemorate his work but also to inspire the next generation to be a light to their own just as he was.”
The Confess Project of America is a national organization that trains barbers and stylists to become mental health advocates, with the mission to build awareness and break stigmas around mental health within the Black community. Young Dolph got his start as a barber as a teenager in his community, which allowed him to provide for his grandmother, Ida Mae, and also purchase his first music equipment.
IdaMae Family Foundation, Inc.’s mission is to address the needs of the community by offering programs and philanthropic activities that will enhance the quality of life by creating opportunities for lifelong learning, personal growth and development, and preservation of the community culture. The IdaMae Family Foundation, Inc. limits its major giving, programs, and services to the targeted areas in the surrounding communities of Castalia Heights in Memphis, Tennessee and communities in and around Auburn Gresham and Washington Heights in Chicago, Illinois.
Beloved in Memphis and beyond for his invigorating rap music and unwavering dedication to charitable efforts, Young Dolph made a major impact in his industry and his community during his life.
Long Live Dolph.
Dolph Day Barbershop Locations
South Region
Legends Barbershop and Accessory 76 Upper Alabama Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30303
Overflo Salon and Beauty Shop 1357 Rigdon Rd, Columbus, GA 31906
Supreme Kuts 3920 Park Ave #103, Memphis, TN 38111
Craigs Crown Cutz Barbershop 111 Spring St #1, Johnson City, TN 37604
Fly Societal 9107 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR 72205
Faded Barbershop 3951 Sycamore School Rd Suite #121, Fort Worth, TX 76133
JD Cuts 9111 Cypress Creek Pkwy SuitD, Houston, TX 77070
East Region
Christian Jevon Grooming 10200 Grand Central Ave 21117 Owings Mills, MD-DC
Knockout Cuts by Kevin 1301 W. Lombard Street Baltimore, MD 21223
The Biz Barbershop 1553 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA 02126
Midwest Region
The Lab Professional Services LLC 1169 Eastern Parkway G-10 Louisville, Ky 40217
That’s the Cut Barbershop 2014 Mohawk Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45214
West Region
Masters Barber Hub 3400 Broadway St. 200, Sacramento, CA 95817
Uncle Chops Barbershop 1013 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125