Dr. Dre
Birthday: February 18, 1965 (Compton, California, U.S.)
Nick Names: Brickhard, The Mechanic
Last Album Released: Compton (2015)
Dr. Dre, also known as Andre Romelle Young, is a rapper, producer, and entrepreneur who rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s. He first gained recognition as a member of the World Class Wreckin’ Cru and later as a member of the influential rap group N.W.A. Along with his colleagues in N.W.A., Dre popularized explicit lyrics in hip-hop that often depicted the harsh realities of street life.
Dr. Dre’s debut solo album, The Chronic, was released in 1992 under Death Row Records and was a major commercial success, making him one of the best-selling American music artists of 1993. The album earned him a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance for the single “Let Me Ride” and received critical acclaim for the hit single “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang”.
Dr. Dre is a highly successful rapper, producer, and entrepreneur who has won multiple Grammy Awards, including Producer of the Year, Non-Classical.
In addition to his music career, Dre co-founded Beats Electronics with Jimmy Iovine and played a key role in the development of the company’s successful line of headphones. In 2014, Apple purchased Beats for $3.4 billion, making Dre the wealthiest person in the hip-hop industry at the time.
– Yes, that is correct. Warren G is the stepbrother of Dr. Dre.
– Dr. Dre’s middle name, Romelle, was inspired by his father’s R&B singing group, The Romelles.
– The Chronic was a major commercial success but his follow-up album, 2001, has actually sold more copies.
– Only Dr. Dre and the Neptunes have won Producer of the Year at the Grammys for a work in hip-hop.
– Dr. Dre made his debut in the 1996 movie “Set It Off.”
– The Chronic (1992)
– 2001 (1999)
– Compton (2015)
BET Hip Hop Awards
– Hustler of the Year – 2014
Grammy Awards
– “Let Me Ride” – Best Rap Solo Performance (1994)
– “Forgot About Dre” (with Eminem) – Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group (2001)
– 2001 – Best Rap Album (2001)
– Producer of the Year, Non-Classical (2002)
– “Crack a Bottle” (with Eminem & 50 Cent) – Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group (2010)
– Eminem’s Relapse (as engineer) – Best Rap Album
Dr. Dre

Snoop Dogg Shares His Thoughts On Reception For New Album “Missionary” With Dr. Dre
Snoop Dogg thanks fans for "Missionary" reception.

Eminem Hilariously Promotes Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre’s New Album “Missionary”
Eminem promotes Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre's "Missionary" album.

Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Eminem & 50 Cent Collab On New Song “Gunz N Smoke”
Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Eminem & 50 Cent connect on "Gunz N Smoke".

Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Drops New Joint Album “Missionary” Feat. Eminem, 50 Cent, Jhene Aiko & More
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre unleashes new album "Missionary".

Snoop Dogg Shades Lil Wayne Over Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl “Hate”
Snoop Dogg weighs in on hate for Kendrick Lamar's headlining Super Bowl.

Russ Reflect On Contributing To Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre’s New Song “Another Part Of Me”
Russ' songwriting featured in new Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre song.

Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Drops New Song “Another Part Of Me” Feat. Sting
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre shares "Another Part Of Me" with Sting.

Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Drops New Song “Outta Da Blue” Feat. Alus
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre shares new song "Outta Da Blue."