Hip-hop mogul and producer, Dr. Dre has been awarded his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The 59-year-old rapper, whose real name is Andre Young, officially received the 2775th star yesterday (March 19), during a star-studded presentation.
He was surrounded by peers who have been a part of his musical journey for decades, such as Eminem, Snoop Dog, 50 Cent, and Jimmy Lovine.
The super-producer said in his speech, “Over the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege of finding and nurturing new talent as well as pushing the boundaries in hip-hop both in content and substance, but I’m most proud of elevating the sound and clarity of how we experience hip-hop. Getting that thing right is one of my greatest achievements. I love that this honor is unique to Los Angeles and brings fans from all over the world to connect with their favorite artists. I’ll be here forever.”
Just recently, Dr. Dre opened up in an interview with James Corden that in 2021 he suffered three strokes while in the hospital for a brain aneurysm.
The producer revealed that the doctors thought he was a “goner.”