The fabulous life of Dr. Dre, one of the wealthiest men in hip-hop, who has a $770 million fortune and has owned a sprawling network of glitzy LA mansions

Taylor Nicole Rogers

June 11, 2019 6:04 PM

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Dr. Dre, born Andre Romelle Young, has had a prolific rap career dating back to the 1980s. He rose to fame in the 1980s as a member of gangsta rap group N.W.A. alongside fellow rappers Eazy-E and Ice Cube. The 2015 film "Straight Outta Compton" tells the group's story.

Dr. Dre may not have become "the first billionaire in hip-hop " as he promised in 2014, but he is still one of the richest men in the business.
Dre has a net worth of $770 million, according to Forbes. Much of his fortune comes from the sale of Beats Electronics to Apple in 2014.
The producer and musician used his wealth to purchase multiple luxury properties in Los Angeles, in addition to setting up a program in his name at USC .
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Dr. Dre may not have become "the first billionaire in hip-hop" as he promised in 2014, but he's still one of the richest men in the business. Forbes gave that title to Jay-Z , whose investments in Tidal and champagne brand Armand de Brignac raised him to billionaire status in June 2019.

According to Forbes , Dr. Dre had a net worth of $770 million as of 2017; only Jay-Z and Diddy are worth more than him.

Keep reading to see how Dr. Dre made and spends his millions.

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