Friday, March 29, 2024

Dr. Dre: 6 Interesting Facts About the Music Icon

*Dr. Dre (born Andre Romelle Young) has kept many details about his personal life on the low during his rise to fame. 

From his marriages, abuse allegations and other legal woes, the gangsta rap icon is notoriously private when it comes to sharing stories about his family.

But for inquiring minds who want to take a deep dive into Dre’s lifetsyle… website thethings.com has compiled a list of 16 interesting facts that Dre has kept on the DL about his life and family. 

Check out the partial list below. 

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50 Cent Walk Of Fame Ceremony
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – (L-R) Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Eminem, and Legendary Global Managing Director Chris Albrecht pose during the 50 Cent Walk Of Fame Ceremony on January 30, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for STARZ)

Seven Children From Five Different Women
Dr. Dre had six children from five different women. The first three were from two of his ex-girlfriends…one with the singer Michel’le and two more with his wife, Nicole. His first son’s name is Curtis Young, his oldest daughter’s name is La Tanya, and his third son (now sadly passed away) was called Andre Young Junior. Michel’ le’s son was named Marcel, and the two kids with his now-wife are named Trucie and Truly.

Lost His Third Son
One of the saddest secrets of Dr. Dre’s life is that he lost his third son, Andre Junior. He had Andre Junior with a woman named Jenita Porter. Unfortunately, when Andre Junior was in his 20s, he took an overdose of morphine and cocaine, by accident, and lost his life. He was found dead at his mother’s Woodland Hills home.

Help From Step-Brother, Warren G
Dr. Dre and Warren G were stepbrothers. Warren’s father, Warren Griffin, married Dr. Dre’s mother. Due to the wedding, the two families were tied together. This merger of families eventually helped Dr. Dre in his career. Warren G introduced him to Snoop, who worked for him. Dr. Dre signed Snoop to his company, and the two made a movie together (called “The Wash”) in 2001.

6Lost His Two Brothers
Dr. Dre’s older brother, Jerome, passed away when he was tiny. The boy had pneumonia. Some years later, Dr. Dre lost another brother who was quite dear to him. He was his half-brother, and his name was Tyree. Dr. Dre dedicated the last song of his album, Chronic 2001, to his brother.

Enjoyed 20 Years Of Married Life
Dr. Dre’s marriage to Nicole Threatt will hit the 20-year mark next year. He got hitched to her in 1996. This was her second marriage. Earlier, she was married to an NBA player, Sedale Threatt. Nicole is an attorney by profession and she likes keeping a low profile. Dr. Dre and Nicole share two children.

Dre Wrote Love-Letters To Sedale’s Wife
Nicole began seeing Dre when she was already married to Sedale Threatt. She started having marital issues when her ex-husband discovered a love letter that Dr. Dre wrote to her back then. In that letter, Dre asked Nicole to leave Sedale and come to him…in some pretty strong language.

There’s MORE. Read the full list at The Things

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