Dr. Dre American Rapper Born 1965 in Compton
Dr. Dre · rapper and songwriter · American
Known for
Biography
Dr. Dre is an American rapper born on 18 February 1965 in Compton. He is known as a member of N.W.A.
Early life
He studied at John C. Fremont High School and Centennial High School.
Career
He has also been part of World Class Wreckin' Cru. In all, 17 albums and 37 singles are listed under his name between 1989 and 2015. From Eazy-er Said Than Dunn (1989) to Compton (2015), the list follows his releases year by year. His recordings are classed as west coast hip-hop and gangsta rap. The records note synthesizer as his instrument. His recordings came out on Interscope Records.
Snoop Dogg appears in three of his listed titles, including Training Day (2001) and The Wash (2001). Other co-stars who recur in his credits are Tupac Shakur (three titles) and Queen Latifah (two titles). Screen work on record covers 14 credits, including The Wash (2001) and Murder Was the Case (1994).
Recognition
Dr. Dre received the American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist in 2001. Further recognition came with the California Hall of Fame (2014).
Personal life
He has 3 children on record.
Groups and bands
- N.W.A.
- World Class Wreckin' Cru
Discography
54 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Compton | Album |
| 2012 | Detox | Album |
| 2012 | New Day | Single |
| 2012 | The Recipe | Single |
| 2011 | I Need a Doctor | Single |
| 2010 | Kush | Single |
| 2009 | Crack a Bottle | Single |
| 2009 | Hell Breaks Loose | Single |
| 2009 | Old Time's Sake | Single |
| 2006 | Chronicles: Death Row Classics | Album |
| 2005 | 2005 | Album |
| 2005 | From Compton to Long Beach | Album |
| 2005 | Hittmanic Verses | Album |
| 2004 | Encore | Single |
| 2003 | Shit Hits The Fan | Single |
Show all 54 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2003 | Album |
| 2002 | Bad Intentions | Single |
| 2002 | Chronicle: Best of the Works | Album |
| 2002 | The Knoc | Single |
| 2002 | The Wash | Single |
| 2001 | 2002 | Album |
| 2001 | The Wash | Album |
| 2001 | The Watcher | Single |
| 2000 | Forgot About Dre | Single |
| 2000 | Hello | Single |
| 2000 | The Next Episode | Single |
| 2000 | X | Single |
| 1999 | 2001 | Album |
| 1999 | Fuck You | Single |
| 1999 | Guilty Conscience | Single |
| 1999 | Still D.R.E. | Single |
| 1998 | Ghetto Fabulous | Single |
| 1998 | Zoom | Single |
| 1997 | Been There, Done That | Single |
| 1997 | Phone Tap | Single |
| 1996 | Back 'n the Day | Album |
| 1996 | Dr. Dre Presents the Aftermath | Album |
| 1996 | East Coast West Coast Killas | Single |
| 1996 | First Round Knock Out | Album |
| 1996 | No Diggity | Single |
| 1995 | California Love | Single |
| 1995 | Keep Their Heads Ringin' | Single |
| 1994 | Concrete Roots | Album |
| 1994 | Natural Born Killaz | Single |
| 1994 | U Better Recognize | Single |
| 1993 | Fuck wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin') | Single |
| 1993 | Let Me Ride | Single |
| 1993 | Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang | Single |
| 1992 | Deep Cover | Single |
| 1992 | The Chronic | Album |
| 1990 | We're All in the Same Gang | Single |
| 1989 | Eazy-er Said Than Dunn | Single |
| 1989 | We Want Eazy | Single |
| Dr. Dre: Greatest Hits | Album |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | California Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2001 | American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist | Won |
Filmography
14 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | LA Originals | Film | |
| 2015 | Straight Outta Compton | Dr. Dre, Self (archive footage) | Film |
| 2015 | Unity | Film | |
| 2012 | Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap | Film | |
| 2003 | 50 Cent: The New Breed | Film | |
| 2003 | Hollywood Homicide | Film | |
| 2003 | Tupac: Resurrection | Film | |
| 2001 | The Wash | Film | |
| 2001 | Training Day | Film | |
| 1997– | Behind the Music | TV series | |
| 1996 | Set It Off | Film | |
| 1994 | Murder Was the Case | Writer, Director | Film |
| 1992 | Juice | Film | |
| 1992 | Niggaz4Life: The Only Home Video | Film |
Dr. Dre on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 7.8M @drdre
- Engagement rate
- 2.57% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 196,127
- Average comments
- 4,011 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Dr. Dre Photos
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Photo: Philip Nelson from San Antonio, TX, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Frequently asked questions
How old is Dr. Dre?
Dr. Dre is 61 years old, born on 18 February 1965 in Compton.
What is Dr. Dre known for?
Dr. Dre is known as a member of N.W.A..
What is Dr. Dre’s nationality?
Dr. Dre is American, born in Compton.
Has Dr. Dre won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including California Hall of Fame (2014).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q6078), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Jordan Miller | Propagandaphoto.net from Sherwood, OR, United States · CC BY 2.0
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