Dr. Dre

Date of Birth: February 18, 1965

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Andre Romelle Young, known professionally as Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. Born on February 18, 1965, in Compton, California, Dre’s influence on the music industry is monumental. He first gained fame as a member of the World Class Wreckin’ Cru before co-founding the pioneering gangsta rap group N.W.A. with Eazy-E, Ice Cube, DJ Yella, MC Ren, and Arabian Prince. N.W.A. shocked the world with their honest depiction of life in South Central Los Angeles through their groundbreaking album, “Straight Outta Compton.” After leaving N.W.A. in 1991, Dr. Dre released his solo debut album, “The Chronic,” in 1992, which earned him a Grammy Award and solidified his status as a leading figure in the rap community. Dre’s signature G-funk sound, characterized by slow, heavy beats and synthesized melodies, became a defining feature of West Coast rap. Dr. Dre also founded Aftermath Entertainment in 1996 and signed Eminem and 50 Cent, both of whom achieved massive success under his guidance. Beyond music, Dre co-founded Beats by Dre, a company producing high-quality headphones and audio equipment, which was sold to Apple Inc. in 2014 for $3 billion.

5 Interesting Facts about Dr. Dre

1. Dr. Dre’s real name is Andre Romelle Young.

2. He co-founded the iconic rap group N.W.A. in 1986.

3. His debut solo album, “The Chronic,” is considered one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time.

4. Dr. Dre discovered and mentored Eminem, who became one of the best-selling artists of all time.

5. He sold Beats by Dre to Apple Inc. for $3 billion in 2014.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Dr. Dre

1. “I just want to inspire people to create and to let them know that anything is possible.”

2. “I believe in reincarnation, and I believe I’ve lived quite a few lives.”

3. “I’ve always been a perfectionist. I want to get things right.”

4. “My vision is to change the way people hear music.”

5. “I’m never gonna stop music, it’s like air to me.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Dr. Dre is estimated to be around $800 million.

Children

Dr. Dre has seven children: 1. Curtis Young (born 1981) 2. Tyra Young (born 1984) 3. La Tanya Danielle Young (born 1983) 4. Andre Young Jr. (1988–2008) 5. Marcel Young (born 1991) 6. Truice Young (born 1997) 7. Truly Young (born 2001)