Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre, born Andre Young, is a highly influential American music producer, rapper, and entrepreneur. He is best known for pioneering West Coast hip-hop and helping popularize gangster rap in the 1990s. Dre founded the groundbreaking rap group N.W.A and later launched successful solo albums. He also co-founded Aftermath Entertainment, producing hits for artists like Eminem and 50 Cent. Beyond music, Dre is a savvy businessman, notably involved with Beats by Dre, a brand of headphones acquired by Apple. His innovative production techniques and contributions to hip-hop culture have earned him widespread recognition and essential status in the music industry.