Dr. Dre

The one and only Dr. Dre, the Godfather of Gangsta Rap, the pioneer of West Coast hip-hop, and one half of the iconic duo N.W.A. Born Andre Young in 1965, this Compton native has been making waves in the music industry for over three decades. With his signature smooth flow and socially conscious lyrics, Dr. Dre rose to fame as a member of N.W.A., along with Ice Cube and Eazy-E, revolutionizing hip-hop with their raw, unapologetic sound on classics like "Straight Outta Compton" and "F**k tha Police." As the mastermind behind his own label, Aftermath Entertainment, Dr. Dre has nurtured talent like Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and 50 Cent, producing some of hip-hop's most iconic albums. But Dr. Dre's impact doesn't stop at music, he's also a visionary producer and film mogul. In the late '90s, he made his mark on cinema with the groundbreaking film "Murder Was the Case," featuring Snoop Dogg. More recently, Dr. Dre co-produced the critically acclaimed biopic "Straight Outta Compton" (2015), which tells the story of N.W.A.'s rise to fame and legacy. As an artist, Dr. Dre's signature style is marked by his smooth, laid-back flow, catchy hooks, and unapologetic storytelling – evident in hits like "Nuthin' But a G Thang" and "Forgot About Dre." Throughout his career, Dr. Dre has been hailed as one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history, leaving an indelible mark on both music and film industries.