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Dr. Dre

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Also Known As:
Dre
Height:
6' 1"
Hometown:
Compton

Bio:
Dr. Dre (born Andre Romelle Young on February 18, 1965 in Compton, California) is an American rapper, record producer and entrepreneur. Dre attended many early rap concerts, meeting DJ Yella and starting his first foray into music. Dre was part of the World Class Wreckin’ Cru, a 1980s electro group that dominated early ‘80s West Coat hip-hop. Dre dropped out of high school to focus on music, meeting Ice Cube and Eazy-E in 1986. With MC Ren, Dre and the others formed N.W.A., the group credited with popularizing the gangsta rap genre. Dre left the group in 1989 over financial disputes. Dre co-founded Death Row Records with Suge Knight. Dre released his classic record, The Chronic, in 1992. It went on to be certified triple-platinum and he won the Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance. Dre produced Snoop Dogg’s debut album, Doggystyle, which was the first debut album to enter the Billboard 200 chart at number one. Dre left Death Row in 1995 forming Aftermath Entertainment. Dre produced the 1999 debut album for Eminem, helping to launch his career. Dre’s second album, 2001, was released and considered a return to his roots. Afterward, Dre focused on production, working with rappers like Jay Z and Young Buck. Dre was reportedly working on a third album, Detox, but as of 2015, it has yet to be released. Since 2008, Dre has been associated with his brand of headphones, Beats by Dre.

Best Known For:
Dr. Dre is best known as an American rapper, producer and creator of the Beats brand of headphones.

Personal Life:
Dre has been convicted in multiple cases of violence against women, including his high-profile assault of Dee Barnes in 1992. Dre was 17 when his first son, Curtis Young, was born to then girlfriend, Cassandra Joy Greene. Dre had a second son, Andre Young Jr., with Jenita Porter in 1988. Dre dated singer Michel’le from 1990 to 1996. They had a son, Marcel, 1991. In 1996, Dre married Nicole Threatt and they have two children together: a son, Truice, and a daughter, Truly.

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Dr. Dre seems to be feeling better. After suffering a brain aneurysm – and amidst his ongoing divorce with ex Nicole Young – the hip-hop icon was spotted with a gorgeous woman on a dinner date in Hollywood.

February 11, 2021
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Dr. Dre Says He’s ‘Doing Great’ After Getting ‘Excellent Care’ Following Brain Aneurysm

The music industry just dodged a major loss, as Dr. Dre personally gave a health update after suffering a brain aneurysm. He told fans he’s doing ‘great’ and will be out of the hospital soon.

January 5, 2021
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Dr. Dre Hospitalized After Reported Brain Aneurysm, Celebs Like G-Eazy & Ice Cube Send Prayers

Celebrities are rushing to Twitter after learning terrifying news: legendary rapper and producer Dr. Dre has reportedly suffered a ‘brain aneursym’ and is in the hospital. LL Cool J gave an update on Dr. Dre’s health.

January 5, 2021
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Dr. Dre’s Daughter, Truly Young, 19, Calls 50 Cent ‘Washed Up’ & ‘Envious’ After He Trolls Her Parent’s Divorce

Truly Young accused 50 Cent of ‘blatant misogyny’ after the rapper called out her mother, Nicole Young, for requesting nearly $2 million a month amid her divorce case with Dr. Dre.

September 26, 2020
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Dr. Dre’s Wife Seeking A Staggering $2 Million A Month In Temporary Support Amid Bitter Divorce Battle

Dr. Dre’s ex Nicole Young is asking for a massive monthly amount just two months after citing ‘irreconcilable differences’ in her divorce filing. The pair married back in 1996.

September 3, 2020
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Dr. Dre & Wife Nicole Young Split After 24 Years Together

Divorce is nothing but a G Thang, it seems. After more than two decades together, Dr. Dre and his wife, Nicole Young, have called it quits.

June 29, 2020
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Diddy Teases An Instagram Live Battle With Dr. Dre & Fans Lose Their Minds: ‘East Vs. West’

Diddy joined Fat Joe for an Instagram Live chat on Apr. 24 and said things have been moving forward for a potential ‘Verzuz’ rap battle to happen between him and Dr. Dre and admitted they’ve ‘been talking about it.’

April 25, 2020
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