Dr Dre

From taking the stage as Dr. Dre in the early 80s, André Young's journey in music began as a hip-hop DJ and member of World Class Wreckin’ Cru, performing at clubs and parties in LA's south-central district. In 1986, he co-founded N.W.A (N***** Wit Attitudes) with Eazy-E and Ice Cube, giving a voice to the streets with raw and unapologetic lyrics. Their second album, Straight Outta Compton (1988), sold over 2 million copies and pioneered the gangsta rap genre, notably with the controversial track 'F*** tha Police,' which even drew a warning letter from the FBI.

In 1992, Dre left N.W.A to co-found Death Row Records with Suge Knight, hitting the top of the charts with his debut solo album The Chronic. This album introduced G-funk, blending funk samples with gangsta rap, inspired by acts like Parliament and Funkadelic. Dre’s production talents shone through in Snoop Dogg’s Doggystyle (1993) and Tupac Shakur’s All Eyez on Me (1996).

After leaving Death Row in 1996, Dre formed Aftermath Records. His second solo album, 2001 (1999), was another massive success, featuring the Grammy-winning single 'Forgot About Dre.' He signed and produced for major artists like Eminem and 50 Cent, cementing his status as a top producer.

In 2008, Dre expanded his brand by founding Beats Electronics with Jimmy Iovine. The debut of Beats by Dr. Dre Studio headphones was a hit, making waves in the audio industry. The 2014 acquisition of Beats by Apple for $3 billion made Dre one of the richest rap stars, with an estimated net worth of $800 million, and secured executive roles for him and Iovine at Apple.

Dr. Dre has stated that he is a perfectionist, and is known to pressure the artists with whom he records to give flawless performances.

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