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Facts

Also Known As André Romelle Young
Born February 18, 1965 (age 61) • Los Angeles • California
Founder Death Row Records • N.W.A
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2016) • Grammy Award (2009) • Grammy Award (2009) • Grammy Award (2000) • Grammy Award (2000) • Grammy Award (2000) • Grammy Award (1993)
Notable Works “Straight Outta Compton” • “The Chronic”

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Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg sit side by side wearing black outfits and necklaces, with Snoop Dogg making a hand gesture, at the 1993 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles.
50 Cent, Eminem, and Dr. Dre stand together in suits at an event, posing in front of a backdrop with Shady National Convention text.
Dr. Dre, Laylaw, MC Ren, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, and DJ Yella of N.W.A. pose with The D.O.C. after a concert, wearing casual streetwear and gold chains, in a backstage setting.
Snoop Dogg performs on stage wearing a blue and gold patterned tracksuit, sunglasses, and gold jewelry, holding a gold microphone.
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