Dr. Dre American Rapper Born 1965 in Compton
Dr. Dre · rapper and songwriter · American
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Biography
Born on 18 February 1965 in Compton, Dr. Dre is an American rapper. He is 61 years old. Fans know him as a member of N.W.A.
The records list further membership in World Class Wreckin' Cru. Released between 1989 and 2015, 17 albums and 37 singles carry his name. Eazy-er Said Than Dunn (1989) is the oldest release listed, Compton (2015) the newest. He works mainly in west coast hip-hop and gangsta rap. He is listed as playing synthesizer. He has released music through Interscope Records.
There are 14 screen credits listed as well, such as Behind the Music (1997) and Unity (2015).
His awards record shows 2 wins. His first award on record is American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist in 2001. California Hall of Fame in 2014 is the latest win listed.
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 |
Personal life
He has 3 children on record. Education on record includes John C. Fremont High School and Centennial High School.
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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
- Photo: Jordan Miller | Propagandaphoto.net from Sherwood, OR, United States · CC BY 2.0
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