Dr. Dre is a well-known American rapper, record producer, and businessman. He is most likely the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics, as well as a former co-owner of Death Row Records.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Andre Romelle Young |
| Nick Name | Dr. Dre |
| Date Of Birth | February 18, 1965 |
| Age | 57 years old |
| Birthplace | Compton, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Rapper, Record producer |
| Height | 6 feet 1 inch |
| Weight | 108 kg |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye color | Black |
| Net Worth | $800 million |
Dr. Dre’s Age & Early Life
Dr. Dre was born on February 18, 1965, in Compton, California, in the United States. Andre Romelle Young is his birth name, and he is 54 years old. His father is Theodore Young, and his mother is Verna Young. Unfortunately, his parents divorced when he was seven years old.
Warren G, Jerome Crayon, Tyree Crayon, and Shameka Crayon are his four siblings. Dre is an American citizen of mixed (African-American) ancestry. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. In terms of Dre’s educational background, he attended Vanguard Junior High School, Roosevelt Junior High School, Fremont High School, and afterward Chester Adult School.
Dr. Dre Height & Weight
He stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 108 kilograms. His bodily dimensions, such as his chest, arms, and waist, remain unknown. Dre’s hair is black, and his eyes are dark brown. His dress size is unknown, and his shoe size is 10.5 (US).
Dr. Dre’s Net Worth
How much is Dr. Dre’s net worth? His net worth is believed to be about $800 million. In addition, he has appeared in ads for Coors Light (2002), Dr. Pepper (2009), St. Ides, Chrysler 300S, and others.
Career
When it comes to music, his first job was as a DJ at a small club called The Eve After Dark. During this period, he adopted the title Dr. Dre, which he has carried with him ever since. Dre started his musical career in 1984 as a member of the musical group World Class Weckin’ Cru. In 1986, he created the local gangster rap group N.W.A. alongside Eazy-E, Ice Cube, and DJ Yella (Niggaz for Life). N.W.A concentrated on subjects such as urban violence and gang culture. He co-founded Death Row Records with Sue Knight in 1991. Similarly, in 1992, he released his debut song, ‘Deep Cover,’ which served as the title music for the film. Similarly, Dre’s first album, ‘The Chronic,’ released in 1993, was a watershed moment in his career. Its hits, ‘Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang,’ ‘Let Me Ride,’ and ‘Fuck with Dre Day,’ sparked a music industry revolution, and the album became a cultural sensation. In the early 1990s, the album’s G-funk sound dominated hip-hop music.
Truth Hurts to Aftermath, an R&B singer, was recruited by him in 2001. Similarly, in 2003, he created 50 Cent’s first blockbuster single, ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’. He co-produced four songs off the album, including the blockbuster single ‘In Da Club,’ alongside Eminem’s boutique label Shady and Interscope. He then went on to produce tunes for rap albums by artists such as Young Buck, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, and Jay Z. As a result, Dre has appeared in various films, his first being ‘Set It Off’ in 1996. He then released ‘The Wash’ and ‘Training Day’. He has appeared in music videos as a guest.
Dr. Dre Wife & Marriage
Who is Dr. Dre’s wife? In 1980, Dr. Dre began dating Cassandra Joy Green. The pair was together for over three years before splitting up in 1983. Curtis, Andre and Green’s kid, is also a rapper who goes by the moniker “Hood Surgeon.” Dre began seeing Jenita Porter in 1987 and ended their relationship temporarily in 1988. Andre, the couple’s son, was born on August 23, 1988. Dre began dating Michel’le Toussaint, an American singer. They had been in a relationship for 6 years until splitting up in 1996. Similarly, Dre and Michel’ le had a kid named Marcel (born in 1991).
Dr. Dre’s wife is Nicole Young, the ex-wife of NBA star Sedale Threatt. They both began dating in 1996 and married in May of the following year. Nicole and the couple have two children, one daughter Truly (born in 2011), and one boy Truth (born in 1997). However, this pair has divorced with the intention of separating in June 2020. Dre just won the court fight and will not have to pay Nicole any money.