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?
33. Dr Dre attends Hope Spirit of Life Gala - 2018
Dr. Dre (L) and Chairman & CEO of Warner/Chappell Music and "Spirit of Life Award" Recipient Jon Platt attend the City of Hope Spirit of Life Gala 2018 at Barker Hangar on October 11, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. | Getty Images for City of Hope
34. Dre celebrates Snoop's Walk of Fame inclusion - 2018
Snoop Dogg, with Dr. Dre (R) is honored with a star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard on November 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. | Getty Images
35. Dre speaks during Snoop's Walk of Fame ceremony
Dr. Dre speaks onstage as Snoop Dogg is honored with a star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard on November 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. | Getty Images
36. Dr Dre during GRAMMY week 2020
Dr. Dre speaks onstage during the Producers & Engineers Wing 13th annual GRAMMY week event honoring Dr. Dre at Village Studios on January 22, 2020 in Los Angeles, California | Getty Images for The Recording A