Dr. Dre parents, despite their strained relationship, played a big role in his life. His father, with a musical background, gave him a love for music that turned into his career.
His mother, with a strong work ethic and resilience, gave him the foundation to succeed in a tough environment.
Who is Dr. Dre?
Dr. Dre, born Andre Romell Young in 1965 in Compton, California, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He’s known as a major influence in the history of hip-hop.
Dre kicked off his career in the early 1980s as part of the World Class Wreckin’ Cru.
Later, he co-founded the impactful gangsta rap group N.W.A., dropping the groundbreaking album “Straight Outta Compton” in 1988.
Following N.W.A.’s breakup, Dre joined Death Row Records, launching the careers of hip-hop heavyweights like Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, and Eminem.
In the 2000s, Dre started Aftermath Entertainment and released acclaimed solo albums, “The Chronic” and “2001.” He also produced hits like Eminem’s “The Marshall Mathers LP” and 50 Cent’s “Get Rich or Die Tryin’.”
Beyond music, Dre found success in business. He co-founded Beats Electronics, bought by Apple in 2014 for $3 billion.
With six Grammy Awards and over 150 million records sold worldwide, Dre stands as one of hip-hop’s most accomplished and influential figures.