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Dr. Dre
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Director, Producer, Composer (Music Score), Executive Producer, Actor, Featured Music, Songwriter
Born:
February 18, 1965 in Los Angeles, CA
Biography:One of the founding fathers of gangsta rap, the G-funk style, Death Row Records, and Aftermath, "Dr. Dre" has been bringing innovation and slick production to the world of rap since the early days of "N.W.A." in the late '80s. As with many restless souls in the music industry, it was only a matter of time before Dre decided to expand his role in the entertainment industry to feature films.

Born Andre Young in February of 1965, Dre's early work with "N.W.A." garnered the tough rapper a reputation for fearless abandon. With their gritty tales of violent life on the streets the group encountered more than a little controversy, though their then-unique approach to rap inspired countless imitators along with their vehement detractors. Later helping to launch the careers of "Snoop Doggy Dogg" and stepbrother "Warren G." as a producer, Dre proved that he wasn't going anywhere anytime soon and remained one... Full Biography

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