Dr. Dre
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Summary
Dr. Dre was born on February 18, 1965[1], in Compton[2]. He has worked as a record producer[3], rapper[4], disc jockey[5], entrepreneur[6], and music executive[7]. He ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45,318 views/month, #1,886 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Hood Surgeon[9], La Tanya Danielle Young[10], Truice Young[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: actor[14]
- Employer: Apple Inc.[15]
- Educated at: John C. Fremont High School[16], Centennial High School[17]
- Award received: California Hall of Fame[18], American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist[19]
- Member of: World Class Wreckin' Cru[20], N.W.A.[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: West Coast hip-hop[23], gangsta rap[24], G-funk[25]
- Record label: Interscope Records[26], Aftermath Entertainment[27], Death Row Records[28], Priority Records[29], Ruthless Records[30], Kru-Cut Records[31], Epic Records[32]
- Discography: Dr. Dre discography[33], Dr. Dre production discography[34]
- Commons category: Dr. Dre[35]
- Family name: Young[36]
- Given name: Andre[37], Romell[38]
- Pseudonym: Dre[39], Brickhard[40], The Mechanic[41]
- Official website: https://drdre.com[42]
- Topic's main category: Category:Dr. Dre[43]
- Commons gallery: Dr. Dre[44]
- Relative: Sir Jinx[45], Warren G[46], Olaijah Griffin[47]
- Instrument: voice[48], drum machine[49], sampler[50], synthesizer[51]
- Convicted of: battery[52], excessive speed[53]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[54]
- Topic has template: Template:Dr. Dre[55]
Why It Matters
Dr. Dre has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Doc Gynéco[58], a rapper[59], b. 1974[60], of France[61], awarded the Victory of the album of urban musics[62]; Boi-1da[63], a music executive[64], b. 1986[65], of Canada[66]; and Lex Luger[67], a record producer[68], b. 1991[69], of United States[70].
FAQs
Where was Dr. Dre born?
Dr. Dre's place of birth was Compton[2].
What did Dr. Dre do for work?
Dr. Dre worked as a record producer[3], rapper[4], disc jockey[5], entrepreneur[6], and music executive[7].
Where did Dr. Dre go to school?
Dr. Dre was educated at John C. Fremont High School[16] and Centennial High School[17].
What awards did Dr. Dre receive?
Honors received include California Hall of Fame[18] and American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist[19].
Who did Dr. Dre influence?
Dr. Dre has been cited as an influence by Doc Gynéco[58], Boi-1da[63], and Lex Luger[67].