Dr. Dre, born André Romelle Young on February 18, 1965, in Compton, California, is a seminal figure in hip-hop as a rapper, producer, and entrepreneur. He began his career with the World Class Wreckin' Cru before co-founding N.W.A, where he played a pivotal role in popularizing gangsta rap. His 1992 solo debut, *The Chronic*, introduced the G-funk sound, blending slow tempos with 1970s funk samples, and earned him a Grammy for "Let Me Ride." Dre has been instrumental in launching the careers of artists like Snoop Dogg and Eminem. Beyond music, he co-founded Beats Electronics, acquired by Apple in 2014. In 2022, he headlined the Super Bowl halftime show, reaffirming his enduring influence in the music industry. ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dr-Dre?utm_source=openai))