Dr. Dre

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Dr. Dre is an American rapper, record producer, audio engineer, entrepreneur, and pivotal figure in shaping West Coast hip-hop and gangsta rap. Co-founded N. W. A; launched solo career with landmark album 'The Chronic'; discovered Eminem and 50 Cent; founded Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics (sold to Apple for $3 billion); survived brain aneurysm in 2021.
  • Faced multiple legal battles, including assault charges for attacking TV host Dee Barnes in 1991 and a $100 million lawsuit from ex-producer.
  • Experienced financial turmoil despite success: declared bankruptcy in 1996 amid Death Row Records collapse, then rebuilt empire through production and entrepreneurship.
  • Survived a near-fatal brain aneurysm in January 2021, requiring intensive care at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
  • Instrumental in launching careers of Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar; produced seminal albums like 'The Chronic' (1992) and '2001' (1999).