By: LA News Legendary record producer and rapper Dr. Dre has received the 2,775th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Dr. Dre was honored to receive his star last month on 6840 Hollywood Boulevard, just in front of Jimmy Kimmel Studios. He received his star in the category of recording. Fellow hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg and music mogul Jimmy Iovine joined emcee Big Boy as speakers. “Dr. Dre’s contributions to the music industry are undeniable and have left an indelible mark on popular culture,” Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame Ana Martinez said. “As a producer, rapper, and entrepreneur, Dr. Dre has continuously pushed boundaries and set new standards for excellence.” Martinez added that the location of Dr. Dre’s star is particularly special because it will be nestled alongside that of long-time friend collaborator Snoop Dogg. Dr. Dre has nine Grammy Awards, record label Aftermath Entertainment and audio products manufacturer Beats Electronics under his belt. He discovered hip-hop stars Eminem, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar and Anderson .Paak at Aftermath Entertainment after founding it in 1996. He began his career as a member of the World Class Wreckin’ Cru before co-founding hip hop group N.W.A., who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016 and honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in February. Dr. Dre then transitioned into a solo career in 1992 with debut album “ e Chronic,” which won him his first Grammy in 1993 for Best Rap Solo Performance for track “Let Me Ride.” e Recording Academy and Black Music Collective introduced the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the 2023 Grammys ceremony, naming it after the artist to honor him. Dr. Dre himself was the inaugural winner.
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