Death Row Records: Hip-Hop’s Iconic Label
Death Row Records, founded in 1991 by Dr. Dre and Suge Knight, became hip-hop's most iconic label with G-Funk hits and $150 million peak revenue....
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KS 107.5 (KQKS-FM, Denver) now #1 for Throwbacks and Today
KS 107.5 Denver shifts to focus on throwback hip-hop hits from the late 90s and early 2000s, featuring artists like Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and...
Tha Dogg Pound: G-Funk Era of Hip-Hop
Tha Dogg Pound played a pivotal role in shaping the G-Funk era through collaborations with Dr. Dre, 2Pac, and Snoop Dogg on Death Row Records....
Interscope, Complex, Dre & Snoop Sponsor Greenskeeper at WM Open
Interscope Records teams up with Complex, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg to sponsor Greenskeeper at the WM Open golf tournament....
Dr Dre and Jimmy Iovine Ordered to Pay Former Beats Partner $25M
Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine ordered to pay former Beats partner Steven Lamar $25 million in settlement. Lamar claimed he created the original Beats headphones...
Dr. Dre’s The Chronic Returns for 30th Anniversary
Dr. Dre's legendary album The Chronic returns to streaming platforms February 1st, celebrating its 30th anniversary through original distributor Interscope Records....
Missy Elliott, Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne Get Global Impact Awards
Missy Elliott, Dr. Dre, and Lil Wayne will receive Global Impact Awards at the Recording Academy's Black Music Collective event during Grammy Week in Los...
Ebro in the Morning: Game Hurt by Dr. Dre’s Super Bowl Exclusion
The Game expressed feeling hurt by Dr. Dre's decision to exclude him from the Super Bowl halftime show in Los Angeles. Ebro and Peter Rosenberg...
NYPD Supporters Boycott Snoop Dogg’s Super Bowl Show
New York police supporters boycotted Snoop Dogg's Super Bowl halftime performance, citing anti-law enforcement lyrics from his song 'Police.'...
Big Boy Honored by Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
Radio personality Big Boy receives the 2,701st star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Real 92.3 host will be honored September 8, 2021 with Dr....
Seven Timeless Black Singers Who Shaped Music History
Explore seven legendary Black singers who shaped music history through masterful branding and reinvention. From Prince's genre-defying artistry to Sade's timeless elegance....
Dr. Dre Confirms He’s Well After Brain Aneurysm
Dr. Dre updates fans from hospital after suffering brain aneurysm, confirming he's doing well. Celebrity friends including Busta Rhymes show support....
Konwiser Brothers Media Acquire Rights to Movie about KDAY
Konwiser Brothers Media acquire rights to film about KDAY 1580, the first hip-hop radio station, and legendary programmer Greg Mack who launched careers of Jay-Z,...
Warren G Tells Amazing Early Dr. Dre and Snoop Stories
Warren G shares amazing stories about his early days with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, including behind-the-scenes details about The Chronic album production....
Rap Singer Nate Dogg Dies at 41
Nathaniel 'Nate Dogg' Hale, the legendary rap-singer known for hits like 'Regulate' and 'The Next Episode,' has died at age 41 after battling health issues....
Snoop Dogg Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Snoop Dogg received his Hollywood Walk of Fame star on November 19th, becoming the 2,651st honoree. The ceremony celebrated his legendary career spanning 40 million...
The Defiant Ones Arrives on Digital & Home Media
The Defiant Ones documentary about Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine's partnership arrives on digital November 21 and Blu-ray/DVD November 28, 2017....
Alonzo Williams Memoir: West Coast Hip-Hop
Alonzo Williams, the 'Godfather of West Coast Hip-Hop,' releases memoir 'Not Without Alonzo' detailing his role in discovering Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and Eazy E....
Peep “Surviving Compton” – The Michel’le Biopic
Michel'le's biopic 'Surviving Compton' explores her relationships with Dr. Dre and Suge Knight during N.W.A.'s rise to fame, including allegations of abuse....
Leon Haywood Remembered: Interview with His Daughter
Leon Haywood, creator of the 1975 hit 'I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You' sampled by Dr. Dre, has passed away at 75 after battling...
N.W.A. Biopic Straight Outta Compton Unrated Cut
N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton releases unrated director's cut with 20 additional minutes on Digital HD January 5, 2016 and Blu-ray January 19, 2016....
25 Million Streams Later, Dr. Dre and Apple are Winning
Dr. Dre's album Compton achieved 25 million streams in its first week exclusively on Apple Music. The release coincided with the Straight Outta Compton film....
N.W.A and Straight Outta Compton Cast to Host Livestream
N.W.A members Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, DJ Yella and MC Ren join the Straight Outta Compton cast for a special livestream discussing the group's legacy...
Dr. Dre Faces Backlash Over $70 Million Donation to USC
Dr. Dre faced criticism for his $70 million USC donation but redeemed himself by pledging all royalties from his 'Compton' album to fund a performing...
Dr. Dre’s Album Exclusive to Apple Music First
Dr. Dre releases his first album in 16 years, Compton, streaming exclusively on Apple Music before public release. Features Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg....