Dr. Dre, born Andre Young on February 18, 1965, revolutionized hip-hop and pop music through his groundbreaking production and innovative G-Funk sound. He co-founded N.W.A. and later launched Death Row and Aftermath Records, introducing icons like Snoop Dogg and Eminem. His influential discography includes the multi-platinum classic The Chronic and the 2015 album Compton.