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Dr. Dre"The Godfather of the Hip-Hop Industry"
Early Years
Andre Romelle Young, was born on February 18, 1965 in L.A. He is known as Dr. Dre, who is an American rapper, audio engineer, record producer, and entrepreneur.
As a teenager, Dre started working as a DJ . His first major success came with the rap group N.W.A. and he later co-founded Death Row Records in 1991. In 1992, his first solo album, The Chronic, became a huge hit. In 1996,he created Aftermath Entertainment and signed Eminem and 50 Cent to his label
As a teenager, Dre started working as a DJ . His first major success came with the rap group N.W.A. and he later co-founded Death Row Records in 1991. In 1992, his first solo album, The Chronic, became a huge hit. In 1996,he created Aftermath Entertainment and signed Eminem and 50 Cent to his label
Education/ Hobbies and Interests
Dr. Dre struggled at Centennial High School in Compton, where his poor grades led to a transfer to Fremont High School in LA.
He is the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats By Dre and previously co-founded, co-owned, and was the president of Death Row Records.
He is the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats By Dre and previously co-founded, co-owned, and was the president of Death Row Records.
Family
Dr. Dre had his first son when he was 17 years old. His son's name is Curtis.
He went to have three more sons named, Andre, Marcel and Tuice and three daughters, Truly, Tyra and La' Tanya.
He went to have three more sons named, Andre, Marcel and Tuice and three daughters, Truly, Tyra and La' Tanya.
Awards/ Accomplishments
He has won six Grammy Awards till date, of which three are for his production work. He won in the categories of Best Rap Solo Performance, Best Rap Solo Performance by Duo/Group twice, Producer of the Year and Best Rap Album twice. The
He twice won the MTV Best Rap Video Awards for the singles, ‘Keep the Heads Ringin’’ and ‘Forget About Dre’.
He has been ranked #56 on Rolling Stones’ ‘100 Greatest Artists of All Time’.
He twice won the MTV Best Rap Video Awards for the singles, ‘Keep the Heads Ringin’’ and ‘Forget About Dre’.
He has been ranked #56 on Rolling Stones’ ‘100 Greatest Artists of All Time’.
Legacy and Impact
Dr. Dre has been instrumental in launching the careers of numerous hip-hop and rap artists. He acted as a track producer for many of the artists on Ruthless Records, a venture he started up with Eazy-E.
