Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre (Andre Romelle Young) is a rapper, producer and entrepreneur widely known as a pioneering force in West Coast hip-hop and a cofounder of Beats Electronics. Born in Compton, California, he was raised in South Los Angeles. He attended Centennial High School and later transferred to Fremont High School. He began DJing during his teenage years, focusing on music full time after graduating.

Dre began his career as a member of the World Class Wreckin’ Cru before rising to prominence with the groundbreaking rap group N.W.A alongside Ice Cube, Eazy-E and MC Ren. Their 1988 album, Straight Outta Compton, brought national attention and controversy, cementing Dre’s reputation as a producer. After leaving the group, he cofounded Death Row Records and released his debut solo album The Chronic in 1992, which became a defining release of the G-funk era.

He went on to release 2001 (1999) and produce hits for artists including Snoop Dogg, Eminem and 50 Cent. Dre has won multiple Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of N.W.A. He also expanded into business with the headphone brand Beats by Dre, which he later sold to Apple.

Dre was previously in relationships with several partners. He was married to Nicole Threatt, from 1996 to 2021. He is the father of ten children: Curtis, LaTanya, Tyra, LaToya, Ashley, Andre Jr., Marcel, Tyler, Truice and Truly. In 2026, he sparked dating rumors with Michelle Saniei.