Dr. Dre Net Worth 2023; Income, Wife, Songs & Biography

Who is Dr. Dre?

Dr. Dre is a well-known American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is a co-founder of Beats Electronics, which was acquired in 2014 for $3.4 billion by technology giant Apple Inc. Dr. has won six Grammy Awards, ranking him Fifty sixths on the list of 100 most significant artists of the year. In 2023, Dr. Dre’s net worth is around $800 million approx.

Real Name:	Andre Romelle Young
Date of birth:	February 18, 1965
Age:	59 years old
Height:	6 feet 1 inch
Birthplace:	Compton, California United States
Nationality:	American
Wife/Spouse:	Nicole Plotzker (1996-2021) Lisa Johnson (1983) Jenita Porter (1988)
Girlfriend/Dating:	Michel’le (1987-1996) Cassandra Joy Greene (1981)
Profession:	Rapper, Record Producer, and Entrepreneur
Dr. Dre’s Net Worth 2023:	$800 Million approx.

Early Life

Dr. Dre’s real name is Andre Romelle Young. He was born on February 18, 1965 in Compton, California, United States. Dre is the son of Theodore and Verna Young. He was married in 1964 and separated in 1968. Dre’s parents divorced in 1972.

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His father is an amateur R&B group. Dr.’s mother remarried Curtis Crayon and had three children. His family moved and lived in an apartment in Compton, South Central neighborhood of Los Angeles. His grandmother raised Dre in Compton. Dre is also a cousin of producer Sir Jinx.

Education:

In 1976, Dre attended Vanguard Junior High School in Campton. But he transferred to the safer suburban Roosevelt Junior High School due to gang violence. In 1979, Dre attended Centennial High School in Compton as a freshman.

Later he transferred to Fremont High School in South Central Los Angeles due to poor grades. After High School, he attended Chester Adult School in Compton on his mother’s demand.

Personal Life: Wife, Girlfriend, Dating, Divorce, Kids

In 1981, Dre was 16 years old, and he had a girlfriend named Cassandra Joy Greene was 15 years old. They both have one son named Curtis. The son was brought up by his mother and met his father after 20 years. Curtis is a rapper and performed under the name of Hood Surgeon.

In 1983, Dre married Lisa Johnson. They both have a daughter named La Tanya Danielle Young. The couple has three daughters. Dre married Jenita Porter and had a son named Andre Young Jr. in 1988.

In 2008, Andre died at the age of 20 from an overdose of heroin and morphine. He died at his mother’s place Woodland Hills Home. From 1987 to 1996, Dre dated singer Michelle, who frequently contributed vocals to Ruthless Records.

The couple has a son named Marcel. In 1996, Dre married Nicole. The couple has two children together. Their first son Truice was born in 1997. The second son, Truly, was born in 2001.

Age, Height, and Weight

Currenly Dr. Dre is 59 years old. His height is 6 feet 1 inch. Drew’s weight is 108 kgs (238 pounds)

Professional Career

Dr. Dre attended Eve’s club and watched many DJs and rappers performing live. He subsequently became a DJ in the club under Dr. J. At the club, he met aspiring rapper Antoine Carraby and later became a member of DJ Yella of N.W.A. Dre, and Yella recorded several demos.

In their first recording, titled Surgery. In 1994, the earliest recordings were released, titled Concrete Roots. Dre later joined the musical group World Class Wreckin’Cru, which released its debut album under the Kru-Cut label in 1985.

 

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In 1986, Dre met rapper O’Shea Jackson and Ice Cube, who collaborated with him to record songs for Ruthless Records. Dr. Dre produced and performed for much of the group’s second album, Efil4zaggin. He also made tracks for several other acts on Ruthless Records. Solo debut in:

• Eazy-Duz-It (1988)
• Above the Law (1988)
• Livin’ Like Hustlers (1989)

In 1992, Dr released his first single title track of the film Deep Cover, a collaboration with rapper Snoop Dogg. He released his debut solo album, The Chronic, under Death Row Records with Suge Knight.

In 1993, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the album triple platinum. He won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. The Chronic was the sixth bestselling album, and The Nuthin but a G Thang is the eleventh bestselling single.

Dre produced Snoop Dogg’s debut album, Doggystyle, which became the first debut album that hit Billboard 200 album charts at Number One. Dre produced songs and albums for other artists.

He co-produced six tracks on Eminem’s landmark Marshall Mathers LP, including the Grammy-Winning leas single The Real Slim Shady. The album earned a Grammy and was the fastest-selling rap album of all time. The album earned 1.76 million units in its first week.

Dr. Dre made his first screen appearance as a weapons dealer in the 1996 bank robbery movie Set It Off. In 2001, he appeared in the film The Wash and Training Day. He also appeared in the songs On the Blvd and Wash along with his co-star Snoop Dogg.

In 2006, Dre co-founded Beats Electronics with his partner Jimmy Lovin. His first brand of headphones launched in 2008. In 2009, he found the exclusive laptop known as the HP ENVY 15 Beats limited edition. In May, technology giant brand Apple Inc. purchased Beats for $3.4 billion.

Dr became the wealthiest man in hip-hop and worked with Apple for years. In 2002 and 2003, Dr. appeared in TV commercials for Coors Light beer.

Awards and Achievements:

• Dre won the BET Hip Hop Award in 2014 and the Hustler of the Year award.
• In 1994, Dre won the Best Rap Solo Performance Grammy award for the nominee Let Me Ride.
• In 2001, he won the Grammy Award for the Beat Rap Album.
• In 2002, he won the Producer of the Year Non-Classical award.
• In 2010, Dre won the Grammy Awards for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group and Best Rap Album.
• In 1995, Dr. won the MTV video music award for Best Rap Video.
• In 2000, he won the Best Rap Video award for Forgot About Dre.

Amazing Facts and Hobbies

• Dre has six children, four sons, and two daughters, with five different women.
• Dre became the father of a son when he was 16 years old.
• Dre’s career with Eazy E began after Eazy bailed Dre out of jail.
• Warren G is Dre’s stepbrother.
• The adventure of Grandmaster Flash on The Wheels of Steel inspired Dre to get into music.
• Dre’s middle name came out of his father’s R&B singing group.
• Dre was named the World’s highest-paid musician in 2014.
• Dre is the CEO of Aftermath Entertainment.

Social Media Links

Dr. Dre is also a social media influencer. He mainly uploads videos and pictures on his social media accounts. Dre has millions of fans listed on his performances. On his Instagram account, he has 7 million followers. Dre has active on his Twitter account with 3 million followers. Dre has a Facebook account with 17 million followers.

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Dr. Dre’s Net Worth in 2023 / Dr. Dre’s Salary / Income

According to a recent update, Dr. Dre’s total net worth is around $800 million. He has become the 3rd richest rapper in the world. He won the Grammy Award and was listed among the 100 Greatest Artists of all time. Dre is the second wealthiest figure in hip-hop.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is Dr. Dre?

Dr. Dre is a very well-known American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur

• Is Dr. Dre is being rich?

Dre is among the 3^rd richest rapper according to recent updates. He has a combined net worth is around $800 million.

• How old he Dr. Dre?

Dre is born on February 18, 1965 in Compton, California United States. Currently, he is 59 years old.

• What is Dr. Dre’s real name?

Dr. Dre’s real name is Andre Romelle Young, he is a famous rapper.