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Black History Month: Dr. Dre, Hip-Hop Artist and Entrepreneur

Safon FloydFebruary 18, 2016October 4, 2017

by Safon FloydFebruary 18, 2016October 4, 20171671

Andre Young, aka Dr. Dreâ€”the critically acclaimed producer, rapper, founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment, and co-founder of Beats Electronicsâ€”became the first billionaire rapper when...

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N.W.A.’s ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Casting Call Causes Controversy

Kevin L. ClarkJuly 18, 2014September 28, 2017

by Kevin L. ClarkJuly 18, 2014September 28, 20171938

With the N.W.A. biopic currently filming, 'Straight Outta Compton' courted its first bit of controversy for its casting call....

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First Look: ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Cast Revealed

Kevin L. ClarkJune 19, 2014June 19, 2014

by Kevin L. ClarkJune 19, 2014June 19, 2014987

The world's most dangerous rap crew is coming to the big screen as Dr. Dre debut the first photo of N.W.A. in F. Gary Gray's...

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Dr. Dre Loses $3 Million in Failed Lawsuit

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMay 12, 2014May 12, 2014

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMay 12, 2014May 12, 2014654

Judge rules against Dr. Dre in his $3 million lawsuit against Death Row Records...

Finding Inspiration in a New President

Joyce JonesJanuary 19, 2009

by Joyce JonesJanuary 19, 2009121

Ever since President-elect Barack Obama began to capture the nation’s attention, he has been cited as a role model for young black males. Andre Young,...