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Dr. Dre

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Dr. Dre: Biography

Birth Name: Andre Ramelle Young
Birth Place: Compton, CA
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 02/18/1965, Aquarius
Profession: Producer; hip-hop artist

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Dr. Dre Fast Facts:

Developed his DJing skills as a child when he played records at his mother's parties.
Stage name is in homage to NBA legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving.
In 1982, while still in high school, coformed the rap group World Class Wreckin' Cru.
Created and popularized a new form of rap music called West Coast Gangsta Rap.
Made film debut in the 1992 movie Juice.
Made film directorial debut in Murder Was the Case in 1994. He also cowrote the script for the 18-minute movie.
Launched the hip-hop careers of Snoop Dogg, Eminem and The Game.
Produced and starred in the 2001 film comedy The Wash.

Dr. Dre Relationships:
Andre Young Jr. - Son
Nicole Threatt - Wife
Marcel Young - Son
Truth Young - Son
Truly Young - Daughter
Curtis Young - Son
Tyree Du Sean Crayon - Half Brother
Verna Griffin - Mother
Theodore Young - Father
Warren G - Stepbrother
Jerome Crayon - Half Brother
Shameka Crayon - Half Sister
La Tonya Danielle Young - Daughter
Lisa Johnson - Ex-significant Other
Cassandra Joy Greene - Ex-significant Other
Michel'le Toussaint - Ex-significant Other
Jenita Porter - Ex-significant Other
Warren Griffin - Stepfather
Dr. Dre Awards:
2000 Grammy: Best Rap Album - Winner
2000 Grammy: Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group - Winner
2009 Grammy: Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group - Winner
2009 Grammy: Best Rap Album - Winner

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