Today marks the 60th birthday of acclaimed hip-hop artist, producer and businessman Andre Romelle Young - known to the world as the incomparable Dr. Dre.
One of the most influential figures in hip-hop history, Dre rose to fame as a founding member of N.W.A., he helped shape the genre with Straight Outta Compton (1988), pioneering gangsta rap. His 1992 solo debut, The Chronic, introduced the world to G-funk and cemented his status as a production genius.
He later founded Aftermath Entertainment, signing and mentoring superstars like Eminem, 50 Cent, and Xzibit.
Beyond music, Dre revolutionized the tech industry with Beats by Dre, which he sold to Apple for $3 billion in 2014, making him one of hip-hop’s wealthiest moguls.
His cultural impact extends to philanthropy, documentary work (The Defiant Ones), and a legendary Super Bowl halftime show in 2022 - which also happened to feature Kendrick Lamar three years before he would himself perform a stunning set at the Super Bowl.
So as Dre turns 60, we’ve scoured through Getty Images’ archives to bring some memorable images captured of Dr Dre through the annuls of time; have you a favourite Dr Dre moment to share on his birthday?
21. Dr Dre promotes Beats by Dre - 2010
Producer and musician Dr. Dre is on the field before the Boston Red Sox take on the the New York Yankees on April 4, 2010 during Opening Night at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. | Getty Images
22. Dr Dre at the 2011 GRAMMY Awards
Eminem and Dr. Dre perform onstage during The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. | Getty Images
23. Dre and Eminem perform at the 2011 GRAMMYs
Dr Dre and Eminem captivated audiences in Dre's hometown of Los Angeles at the 53rd GRAMMY Awards back in 2011. | Getty
24. Dre with Bootsy Collins - 2011
Bootsy Collins (L) and Dr. Dre attend Snoop Dogg's 40th Birthday Party at The Rolling Stone Lounge on October 18, 2011 in Hollywood, California. | Getty Images