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Dr. Dre is following in the footsteps of rap peers like Ice Cube, 2Pac and Snoop Dogg, as the West Coast legend was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Dre officially received star number 2,775 during a star-studded performance on Tuesday afternoon (March 19). In attendance were friends and hip-hop associates who have been by Dre’s side for decades, including Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Eminem, Jimmy Iovine and more.
The production icon took the podium after Iovine and Snoop Dogg showered Dr. Dre with love and appreciation for what he has given to hip-hop.
“Growing up in Compton, I never imagined that one day I would be represented here among some of my childhood heroes,” he began.
“I have been fortunate to make a living doing exactly what I love to do. What about that? Isn’t that the dream? Dre asked the crowd. “Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of finding and nurturing new talent, as well as pushing the boundaries of hip-hop in both content and substance.”
Dr. Dre continued: “But I’m most proud of elevating the sound and clarity of how we experience hip-hop. Doing it well is one of my greatest achievements. I love that this honor is unique to Los Angeles and brings fans around the world to connect with their favorite artists. “I will be here forever.”
The super producer made his way as a sound architect and co-founder of the seminal rap group NWA. He threw his The chronic acclaimed debut album in 1992, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
Dre left NWA and dedicated himself to writing anthems for Death Row Records with other rap legends such as Snoop, 2Pac and many more. With the support of Interscope co-founder Jimmy Iovine, Dre launched Aftermath Entertainment in 1996 and is credited with discovering Eminem and 50 Cent.
Dr. Dre scored his first No. 1 hit atop the Billboard Hot 100 with 2Pac’s “California Love” in 1995. Other No. 1 hits on Dre’s resume include 50 Cent’s “In Da Club,” Mary’s “Family Affair” J. Blige and Eminem’s “Break a Bottle.” As a credited artist, he also reached the top of the Hot 100 as part of BLACKstreet’s “No Diggity” in 1996.
Billboard named Dr. Dre the greatest rap producer of all time, as the 59-year-old topped our list at number one last year.
See images from the Hollywood Walk of Fame presentation below.
