Andre Romelle Young, known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper and entrepreneur.
He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics.
Dre was previously the co-owner of, and an artist on, Death Row Records.
He has produced albums for and overseen the careers of many rappers, including
Snoop Dogg,
Eminem,
Xzibit,
50 Cent,
The Game,
and
Kendrick Lamar
-Wikipedia
Birth Name:
Andre Romelle Young
Born:
February 18, 1965 (age
)
From:
Compton, California, United States
Height:
6' 1"
Occupation:
Record producer, rapper, entrepreneur
Years active:
1984–present
Net worth:
Increase US$650 million (December 2014)
Spouse:
Nicole Young (m. 1996)
Genres:
Hip hop, gangsta rap, g-funk
Instruments:
Vocals, synthesizer, keyboards, turntables, drum machine, sampler, Pro Tools
Associated acts:
N.W.A
2Pac
50 Cent
Eminem
Game
Kendrick Lamar
Nate Dogg
Warren G
Snoop Dogg
Xzibit
Dr. Dre Quotes:
"I can take a three-year-old and make a hit record with him."
Dr. Dre Awards:
1994
American Music Awards for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite New Rap/Hip-Hop Artist.
Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance ("Let Me Ride")
Source Awards for Artist of the Year (Solo), Album of the Year, and Producer of the Year.
1995
MTV Video Music Award for "Keep Their Heads Ringin'."
Source Hip Hop Award for Producer of the Year
2000
MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video ("Forgot About Dre" with Eminem)
Source Hip Hop Award for Lifetime Achievement Award
Source Hip Hop Award for Producer of the Year
Source Hip Hop Award for Album of the Year: "2001"
Source Hip Hop Award for Artist Of The Year, Solo
2001
American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist.
Grammy Awards for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group ("Forgot About Dre" with Eminem) and Producer of the Year
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