Dr. Dre

ShowBiz Minute: XXXTentacion, Dr Dre, Hamill

June 28, 2018

Fans throng Florida stadium, mourn slain rapper XXXTentacion; Jury: Dr. Dre's Beats headphones owes ex-partner $25 million; Mark Hamill says playing jaded Luke Skywalker in "The Last Jedi" was "tough." (June 28)

Jury: Dr. Dre’s Beats headphones owes ex-partner $25 million

By ANDREW DALTONJune 28, 2018

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury on Wednesday found that Dr. Dre, music mogul Jimmy Iovine and their headphone company Beats Electronics LLC owe a former partner $25.2 million in royalties.

The Los Angeles Superior Court jury found Wednesday by a 9-3 margin that Beats breached a contract with ...

Hip hop and rap

Dr. Dre loses trademark claim against ‘Dr. Drai’

By MICHAEL RUBINKAMMay 10, 2018

Dr. Dre has lost his trademark fight against Dr. Drai.

Dre, the rap mogul and record producer whose real name is Andre Young, opposed the trademark application of Dr. Draion M. Burch, a Pittsburgh gynecologist who styles himself “America’s OBGYN.”

Burch, whose website advertises that ...

The North Platte Telegraph

Chance the Rapper apologises to Dr. Dre

By CelebretainmentJune 23, 2017

Chance the Rapper has “formally apologised” to Dr. Dre after slamming his record label.

The 24-year-old rapper parodied music industry institutions like Dr. Dre’s Aftermath label during performances of ‘No Problem’ on his recent Be Encouraged tour and has now taken to social media to ...

Dr. Dre pledges $10M for Compton High performing arts center

June 15, 2017

COMPTON, Calif. (AP) — Dr. Dre is pledging $10 million toward the construction of a performing arts center at Compton High School.

The Compton Unified School District said Thursday that the rapper-producer will help raise additional funds for the new facility, which is expected to break ...

The Philadelphia Tribune

Students begin journey to entrepreneurship at Hip Hop Institute

Maya Earls Tribune Staff WriterDecember 27, 2016

When Tayyib Smith started thinking of entrepreneurs to inspire the next generation, the usual names, such as Steve Jobs, Bill Gates or Walt Disney, were not on his list. Instead, the former music manager turned to Russell Simmons, Jay-Z and Dr. Dre.

Smith and marketing expert Meegan ...

The Philadelphia Tribune

Pharrell signs on as creative director for Amex Platinum Card

Jovan AlfordDecember 15, 2016

NEW YORK -- Pharrell Williams can add a line to his lengthy resume -- creative director for the American Express Platinum Card.

The Grammy winner announced the partnership Thursday. Amex said the job could include helping design cards and picking the music for its airport lounges, in ...

The Spokesman-Review

Rapper Snoop Dogg plans pot shop appearance in Spokane on Wednesday

Kip HillDecember 7, 2016

Rapper, reality television star and marijuana advocate Snoop Dogg will make a pit stop at one of Spokane’s pot shops Wednesday ahead of a concert in the Tri-Cities.

Snoop Dogg, aka Cordozar Calvin Broadus, Jr., will appear at Royal’s Cannabis, 7115 N. Division St., from noon to 1 p.m. ...

The Spokesman-Review

Rapper Snoop Dogg plans pot shop appearance in Spokane on Wednesday

Kip HillDecember 7, 2016

Rapper, reality television star and marijuana advocate Snoop Dogg will make a pit stop at one of Spokane’s pot shops Wednesday ahead of a concert in the Tri-Cities.

Snoop Dogg, aka Cordozar Calvin Broadus, Jr., will appear at Royal’s Cannabis from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday for pictures with ...

The Spokesman-Review

Rapper Snoop Dogg plans pot shop appearance in Spokane on Wednesday

Kip HillDecember 7, 2016

Rapper, reality television star and marijuana advocate Snoop Dogg will make a pit stop at one of Spokane’s pot shops Wednesday ahead of a concert in the Tri-Cities.

Snoop Dogg, aka Cordozar Calvin Broadus, Jr., will appear at Royal’s Cannabis from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday for pictures with ...

The Spokesman-Review

Rapper Snoop Dogg plans pot shop appearance in Spokane on Wednesday

Kip HillDecember 7, 2016

Rapper, reality television star and marijuana advocate Snoop Dogg will make a pit stop at one of Spokane’s pot shops Wednesday ahead of a concert in the Tri-Cities.

Snoop Dogg, aka Cordozar Calvin Broadus, Jr., will appear at Royal’s Cannabis from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday for pictures with ...

The Spokesman-Review

Rapper Snoop Dogg plans pot shop appearance in Spokane on Wednesday

Kip HillDecember 6, 2016

Rapper, reality television star and marijuana advocate Snoop Dogg will make a pit stop at one of Spokane’s pot shops Wednesday ahead of a concert in the Tri-Cities.

Snoop Dogg, aka Cordozar Calvin Broadus, Jr., will appear at Royal’s Cannabis from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday for pictures with ...

The Spokesman-Review

Rapper Snoop Dogg plans pot shop appearance in Spokane on Wednesday

Kip HillDecember 6, 2016

Rapper, reality television star and marijuana advocate Snoop Dogg will make a pit stop at one of Spokane’s pot shops Wednesday ahead of a concert in the Tri-Cities.

Snoop Dogg, aka Cordozar Calvin Broadus, Jr., will appear at Royal’s Cannabis from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday for pictures with ...

Corey Hawkins of ‘The Walking Dead’ walking to Broadway

By MARK KENNEDYNovember 3, 2016

NEW YORK (AP) — Corey Hawkins, who has had roles in “The Walking Dead” and as Dr. Dre in “Straight Outta Compton,” will return to Broadway in the upcoming revival of “Six Degrees of Separation.”

Hawkins will star as a brash con artist opposite Allison ...

Snoop Dogg honored in politically charged BET Hip-Hop Awards

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.September 18, 2016

ATLANTA (AP) — Snoop Dogg said he initially felt misunderstood at the beginning of his rap career that ended up turning into a legendary one while accepting his “I Am Hip Hop” honor during a politically-charged BET Hip-Hop Awards show near Atlanta.

Rapper Kendrick Lamar surprised attendees ...

Snoop Dogg to be honored at BET Hip-Hop Awards

September 13, 2016

ATLANTA (AP) — Snoop Dogg, known for his ultra-smooth West Coast swagger and rap style, will be honored with the “I Am Hip Hop” award at the 11th annual BET Hip-Hop Awards.

BET said Tuesday that Snoop Dogg will receive the award Saturday during the taped event at the Cobb Energy Performing ...

Beats wins in case alleging double dealing before Apple sale

August 30, 2016

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has dismissed the key claims in a lawsuit alleging that headphone maker Beats Electronics duped one of its early partners before negotiating its $3 billion sale to Apple two years ago.

The summary judgment issued late Monday by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge ...

Drake is top BET Hip Hop Awards nominee for 3rd year

August 18, 2016

NEW YORK (AP) — Drake is dominating at the BET Hip Hop Awards for a third year, garnering the most nominations with 14.

BET said Thursday that the “Hotline Bling” rapper is nominated for album of the year, best live performer and other awards, to be presented Sept. 17 in Atlanta. The show ...

Anderson .Paak building buzz for his music

George VargaJuly 31, 2016

7 p.m. Wednesday. House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., downtown. $20-$45. (800) 745-3000 or livenation.com

The Roots, Dave Chappelle and Diddy were in the audience when Anderson .Paak performed in late June at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, as befits one of the biggest buzz acts of the ...

Dr. Dre beats gun rap following Malibu driveway encounter

July 27, 2016

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles prosecutors have declined to bring gun charges against rapper Dr. Dre.

A spokesman for the Los Angeles district attorney said Wednesday there was a lack of evidence that the record producer and entrepreneur had brandished a gun in public.

Dr. Dre cited on gun charge following driveway encounter

July 26, 2016

MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Dr. Dre has been cited after a man says the rapper pointed a handgun at him.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says the man told them he was parked outside a Malibu, California, home when Dre ordered him to leave and showed a gun.

Dre, whose ...

DJ/music director/hype man Peter Parker ‘lives and breathes hip-hop’ at Go 95.3

By Chris RiemenschneiderJuly 15, 2016

When T.I. dropped a new track produced by Dr. Dre in May, Peter Parker was immediately on top of it. He downloaded the song himself, uploaded it into the Go 95.3 FM database, got on the microphone and hyped it, then pressed the button to make Twin Cities radio listeners some of the first in the ...

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