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Dr. Dre Biography
Mr. Dre is best known as a rapper. Hip-hop legend who, as chief architect of West Coast gangsta rap and co-owner of Death Row Records, won various Grammy Awards, including one for Best Rap Solo Performance for “Let Me Go” in 1994. He is also especially credited with discovering and promoting Eminem and sold his Beats by Dre headphones to Apple in May 2014 for more than $3 billion. He was born on February 18, 1965 in Compton, CA. His 1999 album The Chronic 2001 included the hit single “The Next Episode” including Nate Dogg, Kurupt, and Snoop Dogg. He was moved from Vanguard Jr. It's big to Roosevelt Jr. Strong to avoid gang activity. His mother married Warren Griffin, making Warren G Dr. Dre 's new stepbrother a future rapper.
| Short Bio | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Dr. |
| Last Name | Dre |
| Profession | Rapper |
| Age | 55 years old |
| Birthday & Zodiac | |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Birth Date | February 18, 1965 |
| Birthday | February 18 |
| Birth Place | Compton, California |
| Country | USA |
Dr. Dre Career
- Rapper
- Song Writer
- Audio Engineer
Dr. Dre Education
Dr. Dre attended numerous institutions, including Vanguard Junior High School, Roosevelt Junior High School, Fremont High School and Chester Adult School. During his college days, he tried to enroll in Northrop Aviation Company's apprenticeship program, but his consistently low grades made him ineligible.
Before Fame
He was transferred from Vanguard Jr. It's high to Roosevelt Jr. Strong to avoid gang activity. His mother married Warren Griffin, making Warren G Dr. Dre 's new stepbrother a future rapper.
Dr. Dre Height, Weigh and Body Measurements
Dr. Dre is 55 years old, he is 6′ 1″ (1.8 m) tall. His body measurements are still not confirmed yet. We will update you as soon as possible. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
| Height & Weight | |
| Height (Approx.) | 6 Ft 1 In |
| Weight (Approx.) | 108 Kg |
| Body Measurements | Unknown |
| Physical Stats | |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Dress Size | Unknown |
| Shoe Size | 10.5 (US) |
Dr. Dre Achievements
BET Hip Hop Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2014 | Himself | Hustler of the Year | Won |
| 2015 | Nominated | ||
| 2016[198] | Producer of the Year | Nominated | |
| Compton | Album of the Year | Nominated |
Grammy Awards
Dr. Dre has won six Grammy Awards. Three of them are for his production work.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 1990 | “We're All in the Same Gang” | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated |
| 1994 | “Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang” (with Snoop Doggy Dogg) | Nominated | |
| “Let Me Ride” | Best Rap Solo Performance | Won | |
| 1996 | “Keep Their Heads Ringin'” | Nominated | |
| 1997 | “California Love” (with 2Pac & Roger Troutman) | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated |
| 1998 | “No Diggity” (with Blackstreet & Queen Pen) | Best R&B Song | Nominated |
| 2000 | “Still D.R.E.” (with Snoop Dogg) | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated |
| “Guilty Conscience” (with Eminem) | Nominated | ||
| 2001 | “Forgot About Dre” (with Eminem) | Won | |
| “The Next Episode” (with Snoop Dogg, Kurupt & Nate Dogg) | Nominated | ||
| The Marshall Mathers LP (as engineer) | Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| Best Rap Album | Won | ||
| 2001 | Nominated | ||
| Himself | Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | Won | |
| 2002 | Nominated | ||
| 2003 | Nominated | ||
| “Knoc” (with Knoc-turn'al & Missy Elliott) | Best Music Video, Short Form | Nominated | |
| The Eminem Show (as producer) | Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2004 | “In da Club” (as songwriter) | Best Rap Song | Nominated |
| 2006 | Love. Angel. Music. Baby. (as producer) | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| “Encore” (with Eminem & 50 Cent) | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated | |
| 2010 | “Crack a Bottle” (with Eminem & 50 Cent) | Won | |
| Relapse (as engineer) | Best Rap Album | Won | |
| 2011 | Recovery (as producer) | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2012 | “I Need a Doctor” (with Eminem & Skylar Grey) | Best Rap/Sung Collaboration | Nominated |
| Best Rap Song | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | good kid, m.A.A.d city (as featured artist) | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2016 | Compton | Best Rap Album | Nominated |
| 2017 | Straight Outta Compton | Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media | Nominated |
MTV Video Music Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 1993 | “Nuthin' But a “G” Thang” | Best Rap Video | Nominated |
| 1994 | “Let Me Ride” | Nominated | |
| 1995 | “Keep Their Heads Ringin'” | Won | |
| 1997 | “Been There, Done That” | Nominated | |
| Best Choreography in a Video | Nominated | ||
| 1999 | “My Name Is” | Best Direction | Nominated |
| “Guilty Conscience” | Breakthrough Video | Nominated | |
| 2000 | “The Real Slim Shady” | Best Direction in a Video | Nominated |
| 2000 | “Forgot About Dre” | Best Rap Video | Won |
| 2001 | “Stan” | Best Direction in a Video | Nominated |
| 2009 | “Nuthin' But a “G” Thang” | Best Video (That Should Have Won a Moonman) | Nominated |
Dr. Dre Films
| Films | ||
| Year | Title | Role |
| 1992 | Niggaz4Life: The Only Home Video | Himself |
| 1996 | Set It Off | Black Sam |
| 1999 | Whiteboyz | Don Flip Crew #1 |
| 2000 | Up In Smoke Tour | Himself |
| 2001 | Training Day | Paul |
| 2001 | The Wash | Sean |
| 2015 | Unity | Narrator |
| 2017 | The Defiant Ones | Himself |
| Video games | ||
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2005 | 50 Cent: Bulletproof | Grizz |
| Biographical portrayals in film | |
| Year | Title |
| 2015 | Straight Outta Compton |
| 2016 | Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel'le |
| 2017 | DPG 4 Life: Tha Movie |
| All Eyez on Me |
Dr. Dre Songs
- The Chronic (1992)
- 2001 (1999)
- Compton (2015)
- The Wash (2001)
- World Class (1985)
- Rapped in Romance (1986)
- N.W.A. and the Posse (1987)
- Straight Outta Compton (1988)
- 100 Miles and Runnin' (1990)
- Niggaz4Life (1991)
Dr. Dre Marital Status
He married Nicole Young in May 1996; the pair filed for a divorce in 2020 after 24 years of marriage.
Dr. Dre Family and Relatives
- Spouse/Ex – Nicole Threatt
- Father – Theodore Young
- Mother – Verna Young
- Siblings – Jerome Crayon, Shameka Crayon, Tyree Crayon, Warren G
- Children – Andre Young Jr., Curtis, Marcel Young, Truly Young, Truth Young
Association
His 1999 album The Chronic 2001 included the hit single “The Next Week” featuring Nate Dogg, Kurupt, and Snoop Dogg.
Dr. Dre Net Worth
Dr. Dre is a well-known and popular Rapper The main and primary source of his income comes from Rapping. Let’s check how rich Dr. Dre is in 2020?
| Net Worth (2020) | $820 Million |
| Annual Salary | Under Review. |
| Income Source | Primary Income source Rapper (profession). |
FAQs
How did Dr Dre son die and when?
The death of Dr. Son due to overdose of heroin. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) The 20 years old son of veteran rapper Dr. Dre died in August of an overdose of heroin and morphine, the Los Angeles County Coroner's office said Friday.
Who Shot Dr Dre?
The man stabbed in the ensuing scuffle, then-G-Unit rapper Young Buck. Johnson claimed that Suge Knight, founder of Death Row Records, had paid him $5,000 to kill Dr. in order to humiliate him before winning his Lifetime Achievement Award.
Why is Dr Dre so famous?
In his youth, Dre started working as a DJ. His first major success came with the N.W.A. rap group, and he co-founded Death Row Records in 1991. His first solo album, The Chronic, became a major success in 1992. Dre formed Aftermath Entertainment in 1996 and signed Eminem and 50 Cent to his label.
Is Dre a billionaire?
Dr. Dre may not have been the “first billionaire in hip-hop” as he promised in 2014, but he is still one of the richest people in the industry. According to Forbes, Dre has a net profit of $770 million. Most of his fortune came from the sale of Beats Electronics to Apple in 2014.
Why was Dr Dre in jail?
Dr. Dre Held in jail for 8 months. LOS ANGELES (AP) Grammy-winning singer Dr. Dre pled not to challenge drunken driving charges on Tuesday and was sentenced to eight months in prison for violating the 1993 battery conviction.
