He is credited as a key figure in the popularisation of West Coast G-funk.ĭre began his career as a member of the World Class Wreckin' Cru and later found fame with the influential gangsta rap group N.W.A with Eazy-E, Ice Cube, MC Ren, and DJ Yella, which popularised the use of explicit lyrics in rap to detail the violence of street life. He has produced albums for and supervised the careers of many rappers, including Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Knoc-turn'al, Xzibit, 50 Cent, The Game and more recently Kendrick Lamar. Dre was previously the co-owner and artist of Death Row Records. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, entrepreneur and actor. Kru-Cut, Ruthless, Priority, Death Row, Interscope, AftermathĢPac, 50 Cent, The D.O.C., Eminem, The Game, Kendrick Lamar, N.W.A, Snoop Dogg, World Class Wreckin' CruĪndre Romelle Young (born February 18, 1965), known by his stage name Dr. Record producer, rapper, entrepreneur, actor For the New York radio personality and Yo! MTV Raps host, see Doctor Dré.