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Dr. Dre

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Dr. Dre
Renowned for being one of the founding fathers of gangsta rap, Dr. Dre has been revered for bringing innovation and slick technique to the world of hip-hop leaves fans thirsting for more.
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Considered by many to be hip-hop's greatest producer, Dr. Dre (b. André Young, February 18, 1965) pioneered gangsta hip-hop and his own variation of the sound, dubbed G-Funk. His very early albums were violent but cautionary tales of the criminal mind, but Dre's records with NWA celebrated the hedonistic, amoralistic side of gang life. Being around during the birth of west coast hip-hop during the early 1980s, Dre found himself performing at house parties and clubs with the World Class Wreckin' Cru around South-Central Los Angeles. Wearing a Doctor's mask when he performed, he called himself Dr. Dre, Dre being a nickname from André. In 1986, Dre met Ice Cube. Instantly becoming good friends, the two MCs began writing songs for Ruthless Records, a label started by former drug pusher Eazy-E. Initially they were rejected by the record-buying public, but Eazy formed NWA', with Dre, Cube, and newcomers MC Ren and DJ Yella, releasing their first album in 1987. Then, in 1989, with distribution from Bryan Turner and his Priority Records label (now a part of EMI), N.W.A. delivered "Straight Outta Compton," a vicious, violent, and misogynistic record that became an underground hit with virtually no support from radio, the press, or the still hip-hop-free MTV. N.W.A. became notorious for their violent lyrics, which resulted in the FBI sending a warning letter to Ruthless and its distributor, Priority Records, suggesting that the group should watch their step. Dre would have several bad falls with the police during his life. While it seemed that the group was strong, Ice Cube suddenly departed in late 1989 amidst many financial disagreements with Dre. Suddenly the the music was in Dre's hands. Dre left the group the next year to form Death Row Records with Suge Knight. Knight held NWA's manager at gunpoint and threatening to kill him if he refused to let Dre out of his contract. Dre didn't know how he got out, nor did he care, he was making music. Then Dre discovered Snoop Dogg through his stepbrother 'Warren G', and he immediately began working with the brilliantly talented MC. Snoop would become great friends with the Doctor and was on Dre's 1992 debut "The Chronic" as much as Dre himself. But trouble was soon to follow. Dre grew frustrated with Knight's strong-arm techniques. At the time, Death Row was devoting itself to Tupac Shakur's label debut, "All Eyez on Me," and Snoop was busy recovering from his draining murder trial. Dre, fed up, left the label in the summer of 1996 to form Aftermath, declaring gangsta hip-hop was dead. Soon thereafter, both 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. were murdered, putting a sudden end to the East Side/West Side hip-hop war, and Suge was later arrested and sent to prison. It would be at least three years before anything big came out of the great producer. It wasn't until he began working on his 2001 album, and discovering an underground MC by the name of Eminem that Dre would make his comeback.
BornFebruary 18, 1965
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 17 wins & 44 nominations total

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    Known for

    Ethan Hawke and Denzel Washington in Training Day (2001)
    Training Day
    7.8
    • Paul
    • 2001
    N.W.A: Straight Outta Compton (2015)
    N.W.A: Straight Outta Compton
    7.8
    • Self(archive footage, uncredited)
    • 2015
    Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre in The Wash (2001)
    The Wash
    4.8
    • Sean
    • 2001
    World Invasion: Battle Los Angeles (2011)
    World Invasion: Battle Los Angeles
    5.7
    • Soundtrack("California Love")
    • 2011

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Snoop Dogg in Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Tom Petty & Jelly Roll: Last Dance with Mary Jane (2025)
      Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Tom Petty & Jelly Roll: Last Dance with Mary Jane
      5.7
      Music Video
      • Dr. Dre
      • 2025
    • Missionary (2024)
      Missionary
      7.9
      Short
      • Dr. Dre
      • 2024
    • Eminem: Houdini (2024)
      Eminem: Houdini
      8.0
      Music Video
      • Dr. Dre
      • 2024
    • Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre in The Origin Story: Gin & Juice (2024)
      The Origin Story: Gin & Juice
      8.0
      Short
      • Dr. Dre
      • 2024
    • Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre in Gin & Juice (2024)
      Gin & Juice
      5.9
      Short
      • Dr. Dre
      • 2024
    • Flipper's Skate Heist (2022)
      Flipper's Skate Heist
      6.2
      Short
      • Dr. Dre
      • 2022
    • Mount Westmore - Too Big (2022)
      Mount Westmore - Too Big
      Music Video
      • Dr. Dre (voice)
      • 2022
    • Eminem Feat. Juice WRLD: Godzilla (2020)
      Eminem Feat. Juice WRLD: Godzilla
      8.1
      Music Video
      • Dr. Dre
      • 2020
    • Beats by Dre: Dr.Dre & Anthony Joshua (2018)
      Beats by Dre: Dr.Dre & Anthony Joshua
      Video
      • Dr. Dre
      • 2018
    • Eminem in Eminem: Phenomenal (2015)
      Eminem: Phenomenal
      7.6
      Music Video
      • Dr. Dre
      • 2015
    • Grand Theft Auto Online (2013)
      Grand Theft Auto Online
      7.0
      Video Game
      • Dr. Dre (voice)
      • 2013
    • The Recipe (2012)
      The Recipe
      Music Video
      • Dr. Dre
      • 2012
    • Rick Ross in Rick Ross Feat. Dr. Dre & Jay Z: 3 Kings (2012)
      Rick Ross Feat. Dr. Dre & Jay Z: 3 Kings
      4.0
      Music Video
      • Dr. Dre
      • 2012
    • Ace Hood Feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne: Hustle Hard (Remix) (2011)
      Ace Hood Feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne: Hustle Hard (Remix)
      5.6
      Music Video
      • 2011
    • Dr. Dre Feat. Eminem & Skylar Grey: I Need a Doctor (2011)
      Dr. Dre Feat. Eminem & Skylar Grey: I Need a Doctor
      7.4
      Music Video
      • Dr. Dre
      • 2011

    Composer



    • The Roadium Mixtape Documixery
      • Composer
      • Completed



    • Snoop Dogg in Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Tom Petty & Jelly Roll: Last Dance with Mary Jane (2025)
      Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Tom Petty & Jelly Roll: Last Dance with Mary Jane
      5.7
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2025
    • Snoop Dogg X Dr. Dre Feat. Cocoa Sarai: Fire
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2024
    • Eminem: Doomsday 2 (2024)
      Eminem: Doomsday 2
      7.0
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2024
    • Queen Naija: Pack Lite (Alternative Version) (2020)
      Queen Naija: Pack Lite (Alternative Version)
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2020
    • Queen Naija: Pack Lite (2020)
      Queen Naija: Pack Lite
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2020
    • Furious Five (2020)
      Furious Five
      Short
      • Composer (original music by)
      • 2020
    • Wiz Khalifa: Still Wiz (2020)
      Wiz Khalifa: Still Wiz
      6.5
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2020
    • Alma Rosae in Alma Rosae -Xplosive (Visual) (2019)
      Alma Rosae -Xplosive (Visual)
      6.8
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2019
    • Alicia Keys in Alicia Keys: New Day (2013)
      Alicia Keys: New Day
      6.8
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2013
    • Dr. Dre Feat. Eminem & Skylar Grey: I Need a Doctor (2011)
      Dr. Dre Feat. Eminem & Skylar Grey: I Need a Doctor
      7.4
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2011
    • Dr. Dre Feat. Snoop Dogg & Akon: Kush (2010)
      Dr. Dre Feat. Snoop Dogg & Akon: Kush
      6.2
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2010
    • Death Row Records: The Test of Time (2010)
      Death Row Records: The Test of Time
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2010
    • Eminem Feat. Dr. Dre & 50 Cent: Crack a Bottle (2009)
      Eminem Feat. Dr. Dre & 50 Cent: Crack a Bottle
      6.5
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2009
    • Eminem, Lisa Ann, and Bobby Lee in Eminem: We Made You (2009)
      Eminem: We Made You
      6.6
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2009
    • 40 Glocc: Finer Thangz (feat. Dr. Dre & LV)
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2009

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    Videos13

    Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
    Clip 0:59
    Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
    Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
    Clip 1:56
    Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
    Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
    Clip 1:56
    Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:31
    Official Trailer
    Theatrical Version
    Trailer 2:35
    Theatrical Version
    Beats: The True Life Story of Dr. Dre
    Trailer 0:46
    Beats: The True Life Story of Dr. Dre
    Rhyme And Reason
    Trailer 1:03
    Rhyme And Reason

    Personal details

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    • Official sites
      • Apple Music
      • Facebook
    • Alternative names
      • Dr Dre
    • Height
      • 1.85 m
    • Born
      • February 18, 1965
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Spouse
      • Nicole ThreattMay 25, 1996 - June 2021 (divorced, 2 children)
    • Children
        Curtis Young
    • Relatives
      • Sir Jinx(Cousin)
    • Other works
      Music video for Limp Bizkit: "Break Stuff"
    • Publicity listings
      • 8 Portrayals
      • 2 Interviews
      • 5 Articles
      • 4 Magazine Cover Photos

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Became an employee of Apple Inc. on May 28, 2014 after it was announced that Apple will purchase his company Beats Electronics.
    • Quotes
      [asked if he thought that Eminem's being white would affect his being signed by Dre's record label Aftermath] I don't care if he's purple, as long as he can rap!
    • Trademarks
        Frequently works with Snoop Dogg.
    • Nicknames
      • Dre
      • God of Hip Hop
      • Aftermath Entertainer

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    • How old is Dr. Dre?
      60 years old
    • When was Dr. Dre born?
      February 18, 1965
    • Where was Dr. Dre born?
      Los Angeles, California, USA
    • What is Dr. Dre's birth name?
      Andre Romell Young
    • How tall is Dr. Dre?
      6 feet 1 inch, or 1.85 meters

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