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Dr. Dre will be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Dr. Dre will be honored with the 2,775th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, March 19th at 11:30 am PT at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard. Dre will receive his star in the category of Recording.  Snoop Dogg and music impresario Jimmy Iovine are joining emcee Big Boy as speakers.

“Dr. Dre’s contributions to the music industry are undeniable and have left an indelible mark on popular culture. As a producer, rapper, and entrepreneur, Dr. Dre has continuously pushed boundaries and set new standards for excellence. It is with great pride that we honor his incredible career and extraordinary impact by awarding him a star on the Walk of Fame. Dre’s star will serve as a lasting symbol of his immense talent and enduring legacy in the world of music. What is special regarding the location chosen for Dr. Dre’s star is that it will be next to the star of his long-time friend Snoop Dogg!” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Nine-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist, producer, founder, and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Dr. Dre began his career as a member of the World Class Wreckin’ Cru. Shortly after, he co-founded the revolutionary group N.W.A. N.W.A became the fifth hip-hop group to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2016) and the group were recently honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2024). The Compton, California native embarked on his solo career in 1992 when he released his solo debut album The Chronic, which has been certified triple platinum by the RIAA, reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200, and won a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance (“Let Me Ride”).

Dr. Dre launched Aftermath Entertainment in 1996, where over the years he discovered hip-hop superstars such as Eminem, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, and Anderson .Paak. Jimmy Iovine and Dre established Beats Electronics in 2006 and later launched Beats Music – Apple acquired both in 2014. In 2017, HBO released a four-part documentary, The Defiant Ones, chronicling the life and relationship of Iovine and Dre throughout the years and how they have shaped some of the more exciting moments in pop culture. Among many other accolades, Dr. Dre won a GRAMMY and an Emmy for The Defiant Ones.

In 2013 the USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation was funded and established. In 2022, they expanded their efforts to the Los Angeles Unified School District opening the Iovine and Young Center (IYC) Integrated Design, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (IDTE) Magnet, a new high school that will offer students grounding in the same cutting-edge curriculum. Dre donated 10 million dollars to Compton High School for the school’s new performing arts center which broke ground In 2022. The facility is named the “Andre ‘Dr. Dre’ Young Performing Arts Center,” according to the Compton Unified School District.

In 2022, Dr. Dre collaborated with Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar on the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at Sofi Stadium, which took home three Emmys including a win for Outstanding Variety Special, the one and only time the Super Bowl halftime show has won an Emmy in that category and in 2023, the Recording Academy and Black Music Collective created the inaugural Dr. Dre Global Impact Award to celebrate his trailblazing achievements in music.

In 2020, The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored 50 Cent with the 2,686th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star was dedicated in the category of Recording at 6250 Hollywood Boulevard. “Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson is a man of many talents and star power! He has pursued many types of entertainment genres and done so with huge success. We are proud to add this talented and revered performer to our Walk of Fame family.” Said Ana Martinez. Eminem and Dr. Dre attended the ceremony.

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Reggie Wright Jr. says Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre will never get album done

Former general manager of Death Row Records, Reggie Wright Jr. has recently sat down on bomb1st where he talked about Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s weird relationship and says Suge Knight is right for saying Dr. Dre does not deserve to have Grammy award named after him because of his dirty history.

“It’s hard for me to hate on Dre. You look stupid if you hate Dre. I love what Suge Knight said [about Grammy naming Global Impact Award after Dre] in his latest podcast. I said it a year ago but he came out on his podcast and said pretty much the same thing. We both spit out the same thing about that award. It’s kinda hypocritical from the Grammys to give that particular award named after Dr. Dre, knowing his history. It’s gonna be nice to see one female would have a courage enough to boycott if they try to nominate them for that particular award. It’s gonna be really interesting.” said Reggie Wright Jr.

Then he continued: “I still kinda like Dre. Other than that one issue with Dre. I’m gonna be honest. Even though I’m a Suge guy. I was around Death Row because of Suge. I always still kinda liked Dre for just the way he moved because he didn’t like the drama and all that.”

“It’s a good marketing [Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s recent Gin & Juice drink] but they have a weird, weird relationship. They never can do anything long. It never pens out between those two. They can make some money off that but they will never get the album [The Missionary] done. Y’all remember that tour that was supposed to be happening at Hollywood Bowl? And then they came out with crazy excuse about the writer’s Gil. I said that show was never gonna happen between those two. Dre got too much money, he don’t need it. I’m telling y’all, there’s something going on between Snoop and Dre where they can be cool for a minute but then they are not cool. They can’t work together. Their entourages are different. You got wanna be gangsters with homosexuals. And they just don’t get along. Don’t keep your hopes up about no Gin & Juice and no albums by those senior citizens. It’s not going to happen. It would be nice though. I would love it. I’d be in the front row of their concerts but like I tell y’all, it won’t happen. Great advertisement, good luck with that, they probably can do one day shoot, tow day shoot but as far as y’all thinking the album is coming out between these two, won’t happen.” – Reggie Wright Jr. added.

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Eminem, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes & more wish Dr. Dre happy birthday

Yesterday, hip-hop world celebrated 59th birthday of an iconic producer and rapper Dr. Dre. His peers, fans, family and friends wished him a happy birthday on social media.

50 Cent celebrated Dr. Dre’s birthday on Instagram, on Sunday, and teased having “new heat” on the way with the legendary producer. “Happy Birthday to my boy Dre, we got some New Heat coming.” Fif captioned.

Eminem also sent his birthday wish to Dre by sharing a throwback picture of himself and Dre performing at the Coachella back in 2018 with the caption: “You know it’s Dre day!!! Happy b-day Doc.” Snoop Dogg wrote: “Happy c day @drdre”

Busta Rhymes said: IT’S OFFICIALLY DRE DAY FOLKS!! HAPPY BORN DAY TO THE BIG BRO @drdre ENJOY IT TO THE FULLEST AND MAY THE BLESSINGS CONTINUE KING!! MORE LIFE!!

Obie Trice also shared a throwback picture with the caption: “Happy Gday @drdre many more. thanks for your vibes, your realness and what you brought to the culture of hiphop music ..many many more OG. GOAT. Xzibit wrote: “Happy Birthday @drdre !! Many more to come, thank you for everything you do.”

Aftermath producer Fredwreck shared an epic picture with Dr. Dre where the two are standing in front of a huge graffiti of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige’s performance at the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show. In the caption, he wrote: “Help me wish a Happy Birthday to the greatest of all time! The Five Star Surgeon General and my friend and brother Andre Young!” Dem Jointz also posted a picture with Dre with the caption: “Happy Dre Day.”

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Erick Sermon says he has crazy song on Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre’s “Missionary” album

EPMD’s Erick Sermon has shared some information about a new song of his that he says will appear on Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg new album ‘The Missionary,’ and he’s promised fans that it will be nothing short of epic.

The EPMD legend stopped by the Bootleg Kev podcast on Thursday (February 8) to give some insight into what fans can expect from his guest appearance.

“When I was here with Dre, as you see on my Instagram, it’s me and Dre in the studio and everybody and it went viral, me and Dre made five records. And he made three in one night. Off of my production though. ” said Erick Sermon. This revelation prompted Kev to remark that it was “crazy” for the N.W.A legend to have done that.

Then he continued: continued: “And then, we did another one with Snoop, that’s supposed to be on the new Snoop record, and I also did one with him, that me and him rhymed on, which was CRAZY.”

Couple of years ago, Eric Sermon posted pictures and videos with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg in the studio: “I got to L.A a day before the #superbowl ..then 2 days after that was his bday…after that .. the #sagacontinues. We worked on my new project #DYNAMICDUOS … the next day he called @snoopdogg we made something epic for him .. then we made something for him after.. I think lol. Then he says erick .. that’s 3. What’s next ? GOD doesn’t make mistakes. Thanks for the opportunity. We were friends for over 30 and never worked together.. a lot of ppl has been waiting on this to happen. Well .. here it is Thank @focus3dots @coachbernard @mikecity ….. @rance1500 @saweetie @thebrandengine @joellejames My mental health has been a factor for awhile .. thank u @drdre for changing that. # beautiful blessings. @ooogbrand @affioncrockett.”

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Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg host 2024 Super Bowl Afterparty

Fresh from announcing “Gin & Juice” drink, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre hosted the 2024 Super Bowl Afterparty, to promote their new product.

Snoop and Dre performed some of their biggest hits, including “Nuthin’ but a “G” Thang,” “California Love,” “Ain’t No Fun (If The Homies Can’t Have None),” “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” “The Next Episode” and “Stil D.R.E”

The California natives are also working together on a new album together titled Missionary. During an appearance on All the Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson last month, Snoop talked about the process.

“I’m in the lab with Dr. Dre right now — that’s Death Row/Aftermath,” he said. “We finishing that up right now, tidying up the pieces to that. He’s a perfectionist. The n-gga called me one day about two years ago. He was like, ‘N-gga, come over, let me do a couple of songs with you.’

“I go over there and he like, ‘N-gga, let me do your album.’ And I’m like, ‘Alright, let’s go!’ We go in, knock out a couple of songs. He hit me back: ‘I need two more days.’ I got that call probably about 85 times. This n-gga need two more days all the time.”

He continued: “But when you hear what we have and how he got me rapping, it’s like a grown Snoop Dogg. There’s some growth to him. It’s the way he selects his bars, it’s the way he uses his voice. [Dr. Dre] uses me like a f-cking robot and I love it because I love to be produced. I love to be challenged.”

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Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg announce new drink “Gin & Juice”

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have teamed up on a new beverage inspired by one of their biggest hits from early in their careers.

On Saturday (February 10), the duo shared a cinematic trailer for their new “Gin & Juice” product that features them playing two gangsters reminiscent of Vincent and Jules from Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 classic film “Pulp Fiction.”

Based on a clip shared by the legendary team’s joint Twitter account, the drink will come in four flavors: Apricot, Citrus, Melon and Passionfruit. Eminem also showed his support as Detroit legend tweeted: “Congrats to Dre & Snoop on their new journey @ByDreAndSnoop!!!”

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Snoop Dogg gives an update on “Missionary” album with Dr. Dre

Snoop Dogg joins Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson for a second time on ALL THE SMOKE to chop it up. The hip-hop legend opens up about his family life, talks about his new movie “The Underdoggs,” gives advice to Usher on his Super Bowl performance, and talks about finally getting Death Row Records. Plus, he sends a message to Jeanie Buss on the state of the Lakers, breaks down his Steelers future, and speaks on his partnership with Master P & Sketchers. He also gave an update on his upcoming album, titled “Missionary” which is entirely produced by Dr. Dre.

“I’m in the lab with Dr. Dre right now, working on, that’s Death Row/Aftermath. We are finishing up that right now. Tightening up the pieces. He’s a perfectionist.” said Snoop Dogg.

Then he continued: “That ni–a called me one day, about two years ago, and he was like ‘Ni–a, come over, let me do a couple songs with you. I’m like ‘alright, I get over there’, he’s like ‘ni–a, let me do your album.’ I’m like ‘alright, lets go.’ ‘It’s gonna take me two weeks, f–k it, lets go.’ We go in, knock out couple songs, he hit me back, ‘I need two more days’, I-need-two-more-days, I got that call probably 85 times. This ni–a needs two more days all the time. But when you here what we have and how he got me rapping, it’s like grown Snoop Dogg. It’s not like ‘yee ni–aaa’ but it’s a growth to him. It’s the way he selects his bars, it’s the way he uses his voices, I’m talking about me like it’s a third party motherf–ker. This ni–a used me like a f–king robot and I love it. Because I love to be produced. I love to be challenged. I hate when a motherf–ker just take it for granted that ‘I’m working with Snoop. Here’s the beat, make a song.’ And I may some bulls–t. Because I go through bulls–t. I maybe rapping some s–t I said long time ago. And the s–t that you don’t want to hear. But if I’m being produced, we are creating this piece together. And this s–t is masterful, because my voice is a part of your music. It is actually an instrument. Let me be a part of the music, so when you hear Dre and Snoop, you always this is what you gon’ learn, every song that you ever heard from Dre and Snoop, my voice is never on top. It’s always in there because it’s an instrument. And that’s what he’s doing. He’s using me as an instrument to create this masterful album.”

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Dr. Dre says that only person he ever heard on a demo tape and really liked was Eminem

On his Peacock talk show called Hart to Heart, Kevin Hart has had chats with many of the greatest and brightest names in music, including Jay-Z and Miley Cyrus. The Emmy-nominated multi-hyphenate has enlisted Dr. Dre, a legend in the music industry, for the most recent installment of the program. The seven-time Grammy-winning rapper and record producer briefly talked about Eminem and Snoop Dogg.

“I’ve collaborated with some of the smartest motherf–kers and the most talented motherf–kers that ever stepped in studio. The only person that I ever heard on a demo tape that I really liked and really f–ked with in he studio was Eminem.” said Dr. Dre.

Then he continued: “Everything else is the word of mouth. It’s exactly what you said, ‘oh you gotta hear hear this guy. Hey, you got to hear this guy named Snoop. Brought him in the studio and he started rapping. He didn’t even understand a song structure on anything like that. I think DOC taught him to do that s–t. It just happened like that.”

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Russ hits the studio with Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

Russ was recently spotted having a “dream come true” studio session with one of his biggest influences as a producer Dr. Dre and his long-time friend and collaborator Snoop Dogg.

Russ shared some pictures of him and Dre in the studio on Monday, June 26, 2023. The collage post also shows the rapper going to the gym and Larry Jackson’s wedding, where Timberland and Swizz Beatz put on a fantastic live performance. Larry Jackson is a former Apple creative director and a record producer.

Jackson was also present at the iconic studio session, along with Death Row co-founder Michael “Harry-O” Harris and Snoop Doggy Dogg.

“When I was 7 and writing raps in a notebook it was because of the music and artists this guy cultivated. Recording with Dr. Dre at his house and having him coach me on the mic was insane. Can’t even believe it. Dream come true shoutout to Larry Jackson for making the introduction and capturing this moment.” – wrote Secaucus, New Jersey-born rapper on Instagram.

Larry responded in the comment section: “Soooo much more to do! Only the beginning.”

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Snoop Dogg presents Dr. Dre with first-ever ASCAP Hip-Hop Icon Award

Celebrating 50 years of hip-hop culture, Snoop Dogg presented his long-time friend and collaborator Dr. Dre with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers’ (ASCAP) first-ever Hip-Hop Icon Award.

“Dre, you are my brother, it’s an honor to know you, to work with you, to hang out with you and to present you with this very first ASCAP Hip-Hop Icon award. Dr. Dre, come get this s–t, dawg!” said Snoop on the stage.

“I feel so fortunate to have been a part of the movement where disenfranchised Black youth had a hand in revolutionizing our culture. We were young Black people watching the impact of drugs, violence, police brutality and an unfair justice system wreak havoc on our communities. But hip-hop gave an outlet for a creative young man like myself who didn’t excel in school or athletics but had gifts the same and allowed us to be seen and heard beyond the concrete walls of our neighborhood.” said Dre while accepting the award.

“Dr. Dre’s groundbreaking early work laid a foundation for hip-hop as we know it today. As a champion for some of today’s biggest artists and a successful entrepreneur, he changed the culture around hip-hop. Dre continues to be a pivotal figure in the music industry and we are thrilled to recognize him with the inaugural ASCAP Hip-Hop Icon Award as we mark 50 years of hip-hop.” – ASCAP board chairman and President Paul Williams said in a statement before ASCAP’s Rhythm & Soul Music Awards Celebration of 50 Years of Hip-Hop at London West Hollywood.

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Eminem celebrates Father’s Day by promoting Snoop Dogg’s cereal

It’s been a long time since Eminem last shared anything on his social media accounts. It appears Father’s Day was a special day.

Father’s Day is a holiday honoring one’s father, or relevant father figure, as well as fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Eminem is a father of three.

Slim Shady celebrated the day by promoting Snoop Dogg’s cereal, a natural flavored fruity hoopz with marshmallows. He posted a picture of himself, eating the cereal alongside Snoop Dogg’s “Doggystyle” cassette tape with TikTok anthem “Mockingbird” playing over the picture. In the caption, Eminem wrote: “Happy Father’s Day… thanks 4 the breakfast @snoopdogg!!!”

Snoop responded by reposting the screenshot of Eminem’s Twitter post with the caption: “@Eminem
8mile Breakfast @snoopcereal @amazon @walmart

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Wicked says Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre are bigger than Jay-Z & Kanye West

Wicked from the Ghetto Mafia has recently sat down on BHIGHT TV’s The Forward Culture where he named Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre as the best ever duo in hip-hop.

“The best group I feel of all time, duo, it’s Snoop and Dre. They technically were not the group that’s why people would not agree because technically this is not a rap group but two guys together there is no greater group.” said Wicked.

Then he continued: “Snoop Dogg should be the logo of rap. Snoop Dogg and Dre is brand. Right now, if we put out brand new Outkast album and Dre and Snoop do a full album together which they have never done. We got to hear what Dre and Snoop talking about! Snoop and Dre over Kanye West and Jay-Z. Snoop and Dre are GOATS! Dr. Dre is a goddamn beast! He been around with so many great rappers: The Snoops, the Ems, 50s and whole N.W.A.”

“Ye and Jay had some hits but if you dropped a full album with Dre and Snoop and Ye and Jay-Z and if we drop them on the same day with same budgets we pretty much know who gonna win that race. You think Kanye is a better producer than Dre? And Jay will bring more charisma to the records than Snoop? That’s what you telling me?! You think Ye is a better producer than Dr. Dre who produced for 50 Cent, Eminem, N.W.A. and the list goes on and on and on.” Wicked added.

In the same interview, Wicked declared Eminem as the best match-up for Lil Wayne in a Verzuz battle: “If we are talking one on one, my catalog against yours, Eminem can go toe to toe with Lil Wayne. Jay Z can go toe to toe with him. LL Cool J is another guy. LL can go against anybody. Rock The Bell album alone, every song on that album, it’s 15! Nas, you know Snoop can go at anybody. His own partner Drake too. I said Em. We can throw Kanye up there. If we are talking about just lyricists, I have no argument with Lil Wayne. I know some people might be upset when I say but Eminem! Em’s a bad motherf–ker. We can’t hate. You know, some people are like ‘I can’t put him in there’ but that’s bulls–t.”

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