Dr. Dre

Andre Romelle Young, better known in the musical world as Dr. Dre, is a rap singer born on February 18, 1965. He is the son of Theodore and Verna Young. He has a sister named Shameka and two brothers Tyree and Jerome. He is a legend within the urban genre. Find out more about this superstar as we celebrate his special day!

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Andre Romelle Young

Nickname:

Brickhard The Mechanic, Dr. Dre

Birth date:

February 18, 1965

Age:

59

Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius

Height:

6' 0"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$500 million

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Background

André Romele Young, known worldwide as Dr. Dre, is a famous American rapper who comes from Compton City in California. He was born in 1965 as the son of Theodore and Verna Young and is of African-American descent. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. He started in the music industry at a young age, earning a prestigious reputation as a rap D.J. during the ‘80s, participating in the group World Class Wrecki’ Cru until 1986, after which he joined the famous rap band N.W.A. Although he gained much more well-founded recognition with the band, he left them in 1991 to begin his career as a music entrepreneur, creating Death Row Records with his partner Suge Knight. Through this label, he released several singles such as ‘Deep Cover,’ and ‘Let Me Ride,’ among others, and collaborated with artists like Snoop Dogg.

As he grew and produced more music, he released his first album “The Chronic,” which would mark a historic milestone within the rap industry since “Billboard” magazine would categorize it as the “eighth best-selling album in history.” Dr. Dre obtained special recognition for the theme and won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song with ‘Let Me Ride.’ With time, he craved complete independence and started his own label, Aftermath Entertainment, with which he would make his first gold record “Dr. Dre Presents: The Aftermath,” and with which he would sign Marshall Mathers, famously known as Eminem. He traced a path that stands out for his talent and countless collaborations with influential artists and legends of rap.

Young has also been on the big screen in productions such as “The Wash” and “Training Day.” In the latter, he had the opportunity to work with Denzel Washington. His creative passion as an entrepreneur cannot be ignored. In 2008, he founded a giant, highly-recognized hearing aid company that the technology giant Apple would purchase for a substantial sum of money in 2014. Dr. Dre has continued to participate actively in the music industry. His most recent appearance was in the 56th edition of the Super Bowl halftime show, where he performed with several rap legends, among them, his first protégé, Eminem.

Dr. Dre married successful lawyer Nicole Young, in 1996, and had two children, Truice and Truly Young. He now has eight children in total. However, in June 2020, the marriage came to an end, and he is currently one of the most coveted bachelors.

Career timeline

1986
The N.W.A. Group

His formal entry into the world of rap gives him much more recognition for his talent.

1991
An Entrepreneur with Death Row Records

Establishing the record label is the first business bet he makes in the music industry.

1994
His First Grammy

He receives the recognition he deserves at the Grammy Awards, winning in the Best Rap Solo Performance category.

1996
Success with Aftermath

Dr. Dre cements his success as an entrepreneur by establishing another label and betting on artists like Eminem.

2022
A Packed Super Bowl Stadium

This year’s edition of the Super Bowl halftime show is historic as he gives a great show with other rap legends.

Why We Love Dr. Dre

  1. His ability to believe in himself

    When he was a businessman, he was advised not to sign Eminem, but he ignored it. Today, they are a duo of legends.

  2. He is a teacher and a listener

    Dr. Dre listens to people and grows with them. When he met Eminem, he let him on several occasions teach him which tone he should sing a song.

  3. He is an ambitious artist

    His vision and ambition to meet goals led him to be the first hip-hop billionaire. We love his tenacity!

5 Surprising Facts

  1. Warren G is his stepbrother

    His stepbrother is the famous rapper Warren G.

  2. A star meets other stars

    He is considered Eminem's iconic duo.

  3. Venture into the world of cinema

    In 2001, he directed and produced his first comedy film "The Wash."

  4. A complete entrepreneur

    In 2014, he received $3 billion after selling his successful company Beats by Dre to the technology giant Apple.

  5. He is a visionary

    He believed in Eminem's talent and gave him a huge platform.

Dr. Dre FAQs

How much experience does Dr. Dre have?

Dr. Dre has approximately 30 years of experience in the music world.

Why is his name Dr. Dre?

The name comes from the final conjunction of his first name, André.

How much was Dr. Dre paid at the Super Bowl?

He earned $1,030, as did his stage mates.

Dr. Dre’s birthday dates

YearDateDay
2025February 18Tuesday
2026February 18Wednesday
2027February 18Thursday
2028February 18Friday
2029February 18Sunday

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