22 years ago today, Dr. Dre released “2001” Posted on November 16, 2021 By Remy Gelenidze On this day, exactly 22 years ago (November 16, 1999), Dr. Dre released his second solo studio album, “2001,” featuring guest appearances from Eminem, The D.O.C., Hittman, Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Xzibit and Nate Dogg. The album was produced mainly by Dr. Dre and Mel-Man. Advertisement The album debuted at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 516,000 copies. It also entered at number one on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. “2001” is eligible for 8x platinum in the United States for selling more than 8 million copies in the country. Advertisement “2001” received positive reviews from critics. Its singles were also nominated for the Grammy awards. “Forgot About Dre,” featuring Eminem won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 2001 Grammy Awards.You can revisit the legendary hip-hop album below: Advertisement RECENT RELATED ARTICLESHow Dr. Dre and Mike Elizondo’s Weird Beats Inspired Eminem’s Iconic SoundJuly 9, 2026T.I. Teams Up with Dr. Dre for a Must-Hear Track on His Final AlbumJune 26, 2026Dr. Dre Forced Eve to Stay in Studio and Write Her Grammy-Winning HitJune 25, 2026BIG3 Link-Up: Dr. Dre Pulls Up to Support Ice CubeJune 24, 2026Michelle Saniei on Her Romantic Relationship with Dr. DreJune 23, 2026Joey Bada$$ Namedrops Dr. Dre in a New FreestyleMay 22, 2026 200122 YearsDr. Dre