Dr. Dre follows in the footsteps of fellow rappers 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 his 2,775th star during a star-studded presentation on Tuesday afternoon (March 19). Friends and hip-hop collaborators who have been in Dre's corner for decades, including Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Eminem, Jimmy Iovine and more, were in attendance.
The production icon took to the podium after Iovine and Snoop Dogg showered Dre 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've been lucky enough to make a living doing exactly what I love to do. What about this one; Isn't that the dream?' Dre asked the crowd. “Throughout my career, I've 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 very proud to elevate the sound and clarity of how we experience hip-hop. Getting this thing right is one of my greatest accomplishments. 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 will be here forever.”
The blockbuster hit it big as the sonic architect and co-founder of rap group NWA released his The Chronicle 1992's acclaimed debut album, which reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
Dre left NWA and went on to write anthems for Death Row Records with other rap legends like Snoop, 2Pac and more. Backed by Interscope co-founder Jimmy Iovine, Dre started Aftermath Entertainment in 1996 and is credited with discovering Eminem and 50 Cent.
Dr. Dre scored his first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 2Pac's “California Love” in 1995. Other No. 1 hits on Dre's decorated resume include 50 Cent's “In Da Club,” “Family Affair” by Mary J. Blige and Eminem's “Crack A Bottle.” As a featured artist, he also reached the Hot 100 apex as part of BLACKstreet's 'No Diggity' in 1996.
Advertising sign was named Dr. Dre as the greatest rap producer of all time as the 59-year-old topped our list in the No. 1 slot last year.
Check out footage from the Hollywood Walk of Fame presentation below.
