Today, March 19, 2024, Hip Hop pioneer Dr. Dre received his star on the Walk of Fame in the Recording category. His star is located at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of the Jimmy Kimmel Studio.
The emcee for today’s event was radio personality Big Boy, who also has a star on the Walk of Fame. Given props to Dr. Dre were Snoop Dogg and Dre’s business partner Jimmy Iovine.
“Dr. Dre’s star will serve as a lasting symbol of his immense talent and enduring legacy in the world of music, “stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “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!,” added Martinez.
Born and raised in Compton, California, rapper, producer, and entrepreneur, Dr. Dre has excelled in all of his endeavoea. He has won nine Grammy Awards, He established Aftermath Entertainment in 1996and launched the careers of Eminem, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar and Anderson Paak and Beats Electronics.
Dr. Dre music career started with the World Class Wreckin’ Cru. Shortly after, he co-founded the group N.W.A. that was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016 and they also received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award 2024. In 1992 his first solo album, The Chronic sold 3 million copies becoming certified triple platinum and winning him a Grammy for Rap Solo Performance for Let Me Ride.
The Recording Academy along with the Black Music Collective established the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award.
Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg launched Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop. It is their first ready-to-drink product from their new company.
Dre has donated $10 million to Compton High School for the school’s new performing arts center named the “Andre ‘Dr. Dre’ Young Performing Arts Center.
Along with Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar, Dre collaborated on the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at Sofi Stadium. They went on to win three Emmys. Their Outstanding Variety Special win was the only time a Super Bowl halftime show has won an Emmy.