Time, as the man once said, is a flat circle. Everything we’ve ever done or will do, we’re gonna do over and over again.
Case in point: Snoop Dogg is once again sharing photos with Kurt Cobain. The last time he did so was in 2019 when he posted a recently resurfaced photo of himself and the Nirvana frontman hanging out in 1992. There was just one problem: The photo was fake, and Snoop had been fooled by a clever PhotoShop job by an Instagram user, Vemix, whose whole bit is pairing celebrity photos.
Today, Snoop posted another photo with himself and Cobain, this time, with the addition of Dr. Dre. Once again, though, it seems Snoop was the victim of yet another PhotoShop by Vemix. Snoop apparently thought the pic was real yet again, captioning the photo “Throwbac.” Incidentally, it is mostly real: The photo was from the 1994 American Music Awards, however, it didn’t originally feature Cobain. Instead, it featured the photographer Ron Wolfson’s son, Ryan, whose face Vemix replaced with Kurt’s. Wolfson noted the change in Snoop’s comments, but the Doggfather has yet to acknowledge the comment.
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Interestingly enough, Snoop previously posted the original photo, which Wolfson reposted onto his own page back in 2021. I’ll give you three guesses as to why Snoop doesn’t remember.
Out of respect for Wolfson’s copyrights, you can check out Snoop’s erroneous post here and the original photo here.
Musical legends Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg electrified the Super Bowl afterparty in Las Vegas with a surprise performance, marking the launch of Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop, their premium ready-to-drink product.
“Together, we always try to create magic, we’re having fun being creative, and everything about this product is really us,” says Dr. Dre. “There’s passion behind it, and friendship and love and a culture. We’re shooting to make everything we do magnificent, and fortunately, most of the time we hit the target.”
“Look where we’re at in our careers,” says Snoop Dogg. “Look at our age and look at what we’ve done, and we still love each other, so why not do something together? A lot of times people have been in a relationship for thirty years and can’t talk to each other, can’t hang out, so it’s just fun to be in a partnership with people that you actually love.”
The new venture celebrates three decades since their iconic hit “Gin & Juice” and the 30th anniversary of Snoop’s album Doggystyle. The canned cocktails, available in flavors like Citrus and Melon, pay homage to the classic song and promise an innovative drinking experience. Distributed nationally through Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, the brand, led by industry veterans, aims to redefine the spirits market with its distinctive offerings.
Now, he teamed up with Dr. Dre to deliver another commercial take on the West Coast duo’s long and storied careers: a canned ready-to-drink cocktail inspired by their 1994 hit “Gin And Juice.” The alcoholic beverage will be available in four flavors — Apricot, Citrus, Melon, and Passionfruit — and begin rolling out in the US from now through early spring. The dynamic duo announced the new product with a Quentin Tarantino-inspired short film on social media in which they apparently play the roles of Jules and Vincent-esque hitmen burying a recent victim in the woods while wearing suits and enjoying their new drinks (and Snoop’s favorite vegetable).
In a press release about the new product, Snoop said, “Look at our age and look at what we’ve done, and we still love each other, so why not do something together? A lot of times people have been in a relationship for thirty years and can’t talk to each other, can’t hang out, so it’s just fun to be in a partnership with people that you actually love.” Dre echoed the sentiment, saying, “Together, we always try to create magic, we’re having fun being creative, and everything about this product is really us. There’s passion behind it, and friendship and love and a culture. We’re shooting to make everything we do magnificent, and fortunately, most of the time we hit the target.”
They’ll have another opportunity to do so with their long-awaited follow-up to Doggystyle, called Missionary, which they’re apparently close to releasing.
Musical and cultural icons Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg kicked off the rollout of Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop, the first ready to drink product from their new premium spirits company, with a surprise performance at the Super Bowl afterparty last night in Las Vegas.
Three decades after “Gin & Juice” left an indelible mark on popular culture and helped establish Dre and Snoop as groundbreaking hip-hop superstars, the pair are now known as much for their wide-ranging entrepreneurial ventures as for their game-changing music. With their premium beverage Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop, they’re taking over some new territory — the spirits industry.
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Snoop’s classic debut album, Doggystyle, produced by Dr. Dre, the canned beverage is named, of course, for Snoop’s beloved, Grammy-nominated 1994 classic song “Gin & Juice,” and comes in four flavors: Citrus, Melon, Passionfruit, and Apricot. The canned cocktails are premium gin-based cocktails, crafted for an innovative experience with packaging designed by Ini Archibong. Product will be rolling out domestically throughout the US now through early spring. More offerings from the brand will be announced in the future.
“Together, we always try to create magic, we’re having fun being creative, and everything about this product is really us,” says Dr. Dre. “There’s passion behind it, and friendship and love and a culture. We’re shooting to make everything we do magnificent, and fortunately, most of the time we hit the target.” “Look where we’re at in our careers,” says Snoop Dogg. “Look at our age and look at what we’ve done, and we still love each other, so why not do something together? A lot of times people have been in a relationship for thirty years and can’t talk to each other, can’t hang out, so it’s just fun to be in a partnership with people that you actually love.”
Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop will be distributed nationally through Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, the largest beverage distributor in the U.S. The spirit company will be led by Patrick Halbert, Andrew Gill and Rocco Milano, the founders from On The Rocks Cocktails. In addition to Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, investors include Jimmy Iovine, Main Street Advisors, Marc Rowan and Tom Werner.
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre still have to release their collab album Missionary, but that’s not slowing them down in other areas. Moreover, they just released some promotional material for their brand new alcoholic drink, “Gin & Juice,” although we don’t know much about the product, release timeline, distribution, and other areas. One of the clips shows off the can itself, and it looks like it will be available in melon, apricot, citrus, and passionfruit flavors. The other commercial shows the two West Coast legends recreating the iconic opening scene from Martin Scorsese’s 1990 mob classic, Goodfellas. Hopefully the drink gets a pretty wide release, because so many folks out there want a taste of what Tha Doggfather was rapping about on his 1993 debut, Doggystyle.
Furthermore, it’s no surprise that these hip-hop titans would eventually want to release a drink together, especially after everything they already did in the pop culture sphere. It also represents Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg’s massive reach in the entertainment and business worlds. For example, one of the most notable parts of U2’s opening Las Vegas residency show at the Sphere was that the former Death Row duo showed up to party; no shade to Bono and the gang, though. It was just great to see them in an environment of success and notoriety for rap artists that they helped create.
Of course, they are both quite busy individually as well, both in their personal lives and in their careers. For example, Snoop Dogg recently made big headlines, along with Master P, for their legal action against Walmart. Apparently, the company attempted to sabotage the Snoop Cereal brand, and they’re currently in the opening stages of a legal battle to settle the matter. It’s definitely not what we expected from 2024, but in this day and age, nothing’s easy to predict.
Meanwhile, the star producer was honored, along with the rest of N.W.A., by the Grammys recently with a Lifetime Achievement Award. He wasn’t there for the ceremony, but did pull up to the actual televised awards handout that weekend. We’ll see where the road takes them next, and how much longer we’ll have to wait for Missionary. For more news and the latest updates on Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, stay up to date on HNHH.
On this date in 2003, 50 Cent released his second and most critically acclaimed album to date Get Rich Or Die Tryin on Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records.
After his street-certified buzz from his Guess Who’s Back mixtape, a meeting with Eminem eventually turned into a million-dollar deal on Dr. Dre and Em’s Shady/Aftermath imprint. With the album executive produced by Dre and Fif, this project became probably the most anticipated release of any debut Hip-Hop album of the new millennium.
Debuting at the pole position on Billboard 200, GRODT sold almost 900K units its first week and is now certified 6x platinum. The commercial success of the album in terms of radio and video plays as well the movie that launched starring 50 Cent with the same title helped earn the album a Grammy nod in 2004.
Some of the album’s forerunning singles include the ever-popular “In Da Club,” “21 Questions” featuring the late Nate Dogg, and “P.I.M.P.,” which became an international hit.
Salute to 50, Dre, Em, and the entire G-Unit for this timeless piece of Hip-Hop history!
Jay-Z just won the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the 2024 Grammy Awards, an accolade with a difficult history to reckon with. That’s what Dee Barnes pointed out on Twitter upon hearing of the win, as she is the award’s namesake’s abuse victim. As such, this achievement does come with some baggage and a wider conversation on platforming these individuals, but it didn’t play out in the way that you would expect. As she suggests, she does not hold these actions against any one recipient of the Global Impact Award, especially not Hov, and expressed more concern with how the producer’s legacy erases his actions.
“The @RecordingAcad does not care about #ViolenceAgainstWomen,” Dee Barnes wrote of Jay-Z winning the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. “#JayZ received an award named after an #abuser and defended his wife in his speech while his daughter stood by his side.” As such, she seemed to suggest that the New York rapper actually fought back against the implications of this award by championing the females in his journey. While this is no easy fix for abuse or the tough discussion around these topics, it’s certainly something to focus on and emphasize, especially in a year in which almost every General Field nominee was a woman.
However, some folks on Twitter weren’t buying Dee Barnes’ interpretation, for one reason or another. Sure, some will always dismiss “cancel culture,” but those who condemn Dr. Dre’s actions think Jay-Z’s speech wasn’t enough to make up for them. “Another reason I’m unmoved by that speech,” a user replied to her aforementioned tweet about the Roc Nation mogul. “Nah, it gave what it was supposed to give,” Barnes responded, and it’s unclear whether this is a fully genuine take or sarcastic disappointment.
Still, her next tweet was definitely more clear in this aspect. “It wasn’t a slamming it was a call out! They gave him the mic and he rightfully caled them out. You can’t do that from home on the couch. FORGIVE HIS BROOKLYN!” For more news and updates on Dee Barnes, Jay-Z, and Dr. Dre, stay posted on HNHH.
On this date in 2005, Compton emcee The Game released his debut album, The Documentary, on Aftermath/G-Unit/Interscope records.
The Game was the first G-Unit representative from outside of NYC to be a part of the then-dominating roster consisting of Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks, and its general, 50 Cent. The album was initially called “Nigga Witta Attitude Vol.1,” but Eazy-E’s wife, Tomica Woods-Wright, legally blocked that N.W.A. title reference from being used.
The album received commercial and critical success, reaching gold status in its first week and 2X platinum within the first two months. The singles that received the most acclaim were 50 Cent-assisted, which many felt was the primary reason for the project’s success. “Hate It Or Love It,” “Westside Story,” and This Is How We Do” allowed The Game to see the same degree of fame as his Queens boss but left many critics to wonder if this feat was capable with no guest appearances. The album’s production was a Hip-Hop producers’ Hall of Fame, with the likes of Kanye West. Scott Storch, Just Blaze, Timbaland, and Dr. Dre are behind the boards. These fundamental elements make The Documentary The Game’s most notable and successful album to date.
Salute to Dre, 50, Em, The Game, the entire G-Unit, and everyone involved in one of the most pivotal Hip-Hop projects of the new millennium.
Eminem, born Marshall Bruce Mathers III, is a rap icon and legend whose career has spanned over two decades, but what is his net worth in 2024? Let’s take a deep dive into the life and career of this megastar.
Eminem Net Worth
As of 2024, Eminem’s net worth is estimated to be around $250 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Early Life and Career Breakthrough
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Born in 1972 in St. Joseph, Missouri, Eminem spent much of his childhood moving throughout Missouri. He eventually settled in Detroit, where he found his passion for rapping. In 1997, he released his debut album, Infinite, though it failed to gain commercial success. However, his fortunes changed when he released The Slim Shady EP in 1998. The project caught the attention of Dr. Dre, who later signed him to his label, Aftermath Entertainment.
Eminem: Success With Aftermath Entertainment
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His partnership with Dr. Dre proved to be a game-changer, as his next album, The Slim Shady LP, was released in 1999 and went on to sell millions of copies worldwide. The success continued with the release of The Marshall Mathers LP in 2000 and The Eminem Show in 2002, both achieving multi-platinum status.
Acting, Producing, And Shady Records
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In 2002, Eminem made his acting debut in the critically acclaimed movie 8 Mile, which earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Song with “Lose Yourself.” This success only added to his growing net worth.
Eminem also founded his record label, Shady Records, in 1999. The label has signed various successful artists like 50 Cent, D12, and Obie Trice, further increasing his income through record sales and royalties.
Continued Success and Touring
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Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, Eminem continued to release successful albums, including Encore, Relapse, Recovery, The Marshall Mathers LP 2, Revival, Kamikaze, and Music to Be Murdered By. These album sales have played a significant role in Eminem’s substantial net worth.
Touring has also been a crucial aspect of Eminem’s career, with his live performances earning him millions of dollars. Some of his most notable tours include The Up in Smoke Tour, The Anger Management Tour, and The Rapture Tour.
Eminem: Endorsements and Investments
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Eminem’s net worth has also been bolstered by various endorsement deals and investments. He has worked with brands like Nike, Carhartt, and G-Shock. Additionally, Eminem has made savvy investments, such as his stake in Genius.
Real Estate and Philanthropy
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Eminem’s real estate portfolio also contributes to his net worth. He owns multiple properties in Michigan, including a mansion in Michigan, which he purchased for $4.75 million in 2003.
Eminem is also known for his philanthropic efforts, having established The Marshall Mathers Foundation in 2002. The foundation supports disadvantaged youth in Detroit and has donated millions of dollars to various causes.
Conclusion/TLDR
Eminem’s net worth of $250 million in 2024 is a testament to his talent, hard work, and determination. From his humble beginnings in Detroit to becoming one of the most successful and influential artists in the rap industry, Eminem’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. His diverse revenue streams, including album sales, touring, endorsements, investments, and real estate, have all contributed to his impressive net worth.
Dr Dre, born Andre Romelle Young, is a renowned rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and audio engineer, but what is the net worth of the Hip Hop legend in 2024? In this article, we’ll dive into the sources of Dr Dre’s fortune and the factors that contributed to his massive wealth.
Dr Dre Net Worth
With an impressive net worth of $500 million in 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth, the NWA legend has created an outstanding career spanning over three decades.
From NWA to Solo Career: The Beginning
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Following his stint with World Class Wreckin’ Cru, Dr. Dre’s rise to fame came as a member of the influential and controversial hip-hop group N.W.A., which formed in 1987. As the group’s primary producer, Dre’s unique sound played a crucial role in their success. However, after departing from N.W.A. in 1991 due to financial disputes, Dre began his solo career, releasing his first album, The Chronic, in 1992. This album catapulted Dre to superstardom, selling millions of copies and solidifying his status as a top-tier hip-hop artist and producer.
Co-Founder Of Death Row Records And Aftermath Entertainment
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Dr Dre’s entrepreneurship in the music industry is certainly a significant factor in his staggering net worth. In 1991, he co-founded Death Row Records with Suge Knight. The label quickly became a dominant force in the hip-hop scene, especially with artists like Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, and Dre himself on the roster. However, due to several controversies, Dre left the label in 1996 and founded Aftermath Entertainment. This venture further increased his wealth, as it allowed him to sign and produce for artists such as Eminem, 50 Cent, and Kendrick Lamar.
The Beats Electronics Empire
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In 2006, Dr Dre and record executive Jimmy Iovine founded Beats Electronics, a company specializing in audio products. Their flagship product, Beats by Dre headphones, gained immense popularity and eventually, became a cultural phenomenon. The company expanded its product line to include speakers and other audio equipment. In 2014, Apple acquired Beats Electronics for a staggering $3 billion, making it one of the most significant acquisitions in Apple’s history. This deal significantly boosted Dr Dre’s net worth, putting him closer to billionaire status.
Film and Television Ventures
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Dr Dre’s involvement in film and television has also contributed to his wealth. In 2015, he produced the critically acclaimed biographical film Straight Outta Compton, which depicted the rise and fall of N.W.A. The movie grossed over $200 million worldwide, further padding Dre’s fortune. Additionally, he has been involved in television projects such as the HBO documentary series The Defiant Ones and the Apple TV+ series Vital Signs, which was later shelved.
Real Estate Investments and Endorsements
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Dr Dre’s real estate portfolio includes several luxurious properties in Los Angeles and Malibu. He has also engaged in profitable real estate transactions, such as selling his Hollywood Hills home for $32 million in 2015. Dre’s various endorsement deals, including collaborations with brands like Chrysler and Coors Light, have also contributed to his net worth.
Conclusion/TLDR
Dr Dre’s net worth of $500 million in 2024 is a testament to his incredible talent, determination, and business acumen. His diverse sources of income, from his music career to his ventures in audio electronics, film, television, real estate, and endorsements, all played a role in amassing his fortune. As a living legend in the hip-hop world, Dr Dre’s influence and wealth continue to be felt across the industry.
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