Dr. Dre Faces Backlash Over $70 Million Donation to USC

by Digital and Radio FactsAugust 7, 2015May 9, 20268

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><figcaption>Compton, CA mayor Aja Brown</figcaption></figure>
<p>Industry mogul Dr Dre was previously�under fire from certain Black colleges�when he and business partner, former Intescope record exec Jimmy Iovine (pictured), made a whopping�$70 million donation for a wing at <strong>USC</strong> in Los Angeles. The University of Southern California certainly has an impeccable reputation as far as an educational institution�but it’s also a predominately white college. The donation�drew ire from several black colleges who felt they needed the funding more and�should have been considered before <strong>USC</strong>. �While it is Dre’s�business what he does with his money, who can deny a major part of his early success with N.W.A and beyond was putting Compton on the map while�using it as a backdrop for his youth. The city has seen a�recent resurgence on the international�music map from one of the industry’s�most recent success stories Kendrick Lamar.<br />In an interview with <strong>Zane Lowe</strong> on Beats 1 Radio (of course) the Compton producer�said he spoke to <strong>Compton Mayor Aja Brown</strong> about ways�he could give back to the city that gave so much to him. As a result Dre states�”I have decided to donate all of my artist royalties from the sale of this album (“Compton”) to help fund a new performing arts and entertainment facility for the kids in Compton.” KUDOS Dre, those kids have to be through the roof with excitement.<br />“Compton: A Soundtrack by Dr. Dre,” inspired by the N.W.A. biopic “Straight Outta Compton” which opens Aug. 14, will be released�today. The reviews of the album have been really good thus far as Apple Music subscribers got the chance to stream the album yesterday in its entirety.�As far as the city of Compton is concerned, Mayor Aja Brown chimed in on Dr. Dre’s generosity. �”I’m honored that Mr. Young has decided to make a significant investment in his community.�He clearly has a heart for Compton, especially our youth. I believe this performing arts center will provide a pathway for creative expression, exposure and training to the myriad of industries that support arts, entertainment and technology � while providing a much-needed safe haven for our youth.”</p>
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