Dr. Dre Gets Star , on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Dr. Dre Gets Star , on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The legendary rapper and producer received the Hollywood Walk of Fame's 2,775th star on March 19, 'Billboard' reports.
Also in attendance were Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Eminem, Jimmy Iovine and more.
Upon receiving his star, Dr. Dre said, "Growing up in Compton, I never imagined that I would one day be represented here among some of my childhood heroes.".
I’ve been fortunate enough to make a living doing exactly what I love to do.
How about that?
Isn’t that the dream?, Dr. Dre, via statement.
Over the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege of finding and nurturing new talent as well as pushing the boundaries in hip-hop both in content and substance, Dr. Dre, via statement.
Dre went on to say that he's "most proud of elevating the sound and clarity of how we experience hip-hop." .
Dre went on to say that he's "most proud of elevating the sound and clarity of how we experience hip-hop." .
Getting that thing right is one of my greatest achievements.
, Dr. Dre, via statement.
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’ll be here forever, Dr. Dre, via statement.
Dr. Dre first gained national attention in the rap group N.W.A.
After leaving N.W.A, he went to work with Death Row Records, cranking out hits with Snoop Dogg, 2Pac and more.
His own company, Aftermath Entertainment, was launched in 1996.
Last year, Dr. Dre was named the greatest rap producer of all time by 'Billboard.'