Listed In: Rappers, Hip Hop Singers
Birthdate: February 18, 1965
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Compton, California, United States
Dr. Dre is a prominent figure in American music as a rapper, record producer, record executive, and actor. He founded Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics, and was a co-founder of Death Row Records. Dre gained fame as part of N.W.A, a group known for bringing explicit lyrics into hip hop. He played a pivotal role in shaping West Coast G-funk, which is characterized by its synthesizer-driven sound. His first solo album, The Chronic, was a huge success and won a Grammy Award. Dre has produced for artists like Eminem and 50 Cent, while also nurturing talents such as Kendrick Lamar.
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