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Dr. Dre Criticizes Snoop Dogg Over His Many Side Projects, He Reveals

March 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dr. Dre’s recent appearance on James Corden’s This Life of Mine… show on SiriusXM held a lot of curious and compelling bits of info, takes, and confessions. For one, it reignited the ever-enduring and always annoying debate of whether Eminem can be considered the best rapper of all time. TL;DR: yes, and if you disagree, that’s equally valid. Move on. Anyways, the N.W.A. producer also revealed a very interesting and quite surprising aspect of his relationship with one of his closes industry peers: Snoop Dogg. The two go way back, yet when it comes to the Long Beach MC’s many business ventures, the mogul Dre steps in to question him.

“I personally think he does too much s**t and we’ve been battling and bumping heads about [it],” Dr. Dre explained to Corden. “Hell yeah I tell him that. I’m always in my big brother mode. I always tell him like, ‘Why the f**k are you doing this and that? Come on.’ He’s like, ‘Let me live, Dr. Dre, cuz. Let me do my thing, man. Do I bother you about the s**t you doing, cuz?’ So we have our -– I call it sibling rivalries and s**t like that -– but I would love it if he’d just focus on this thing and make sure this thing right here that we’re working on is the best that it can be.“

Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre At ASCAP’s Rhythm & Soul Celebration Of 50 Years Of Hip-Hop In 2023

Dr. Dre Snoop Dogg Fight Side Projects Hip Hop News — LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 22: (L-R) Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg attend ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Celebration of 50 Years of Hip-Hop on June 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for ASCAP)

Elsewhere in the interview, Dr. Dre also spoke on having a brain aneurysm back in 2021. “It definitely makes you appreciate being alive, that’s for sure,” he recalled. “It’s something you can’t control, it just happens. During those two weeks, I had three strokes. I got up and went about my day, and I thought I could lay down and take a nap. My son and a female friend were like, ‘No, we need to take you to the hospital.’ Next thing you know, I’m blacking out, I’m in and out of consciousness and I end up in the ICU.

“I was there for two weeks,” the Aftermath boss went on. “I’m hearing doctors come in [and saying] ‘You don’t know how lucky you are.’ I asked questions about what I could’ve done to prevent this. No one could give me an answer.” Fortunately, Dr. Dre overcame this moment of his life, and now he and Snoop Dogg can go on to do more great things. For more news and the latest updates on the duo, check back in with HNHH.

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Dr. Dre Opens Up About Three Strokes Following Brain Aneurysm Scare

March 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Three years after his harrowing experience with a brain aneurysm, music producer and rapper Dr. Dre has revealed that he also suffered three strokes while in the hospital. In a candid interview on SiriusXM’s This Life of Mine with James Corden, Dre reflected on the ordeal and how it transformed his perspective on life.

Recalling the onset of the ordeal, Dr. Dre described waking up with a strange sensation behind his right ear, which quickly escalated into excruciating pain. Despite initially attempting to brush it off and rest, he soon found himself rushed to the hospital by his son’s friend. Opting for an urgent care facility first, Dre was swiftly redirected to the hospital as doctors deemed his condition critical.

During his two-week stay in the ICU, Dre experienced moments of consciousness interspersed with blackouts, a testament to the severity of his condition. Reflecting on the experience, he recounted hearing doctors remark on his luck, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.

At the time, Dre wrestled with questions about whether the aneurysm could have been prevented through better focus on his physical health. Despite his dedication to fitness, including weightlifting and running, he was blindsided by the diagnosis of high blood pressure, a condition often termed the “silent killer” due to its asymptomatic nature.

Ultimately, Dre learned that the aneurysm was hereditary and beyond his control, underscoring the importance of regular health check-ups, particularly for conditions prevalent in Black men like high blood pressure.

Make sure you stay on top of your health—that’s the true wealth.

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[WATCH] Dr. Dre Appears On SiriusXM’s “This Life Of Mine With James Corden”

March 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

On this week’s episode of SiriusXM’s “This Life of Mine with James Corden,”James speaks with Dr. Dre.

During the interview, the recent Hollywood spoke about working with Snoop Dogg on his new, upcoming album, his health challenges, having to be an adult at a very young age and also some of his favorite hits that he’s produced in his illustrious music career. He also delved into working with undoubtedly one of the best emcees of all time, Eminem.

Dr. Dre on working with Eminem and how he’s the best MC. “I think he’s the best MC ever. Point blank, period. Of course, there are going to be arguments about that because he’s a white guy. I don’t think anyone that’s rapping can touch Eminem on that microphone.”

Check out a clip from the interview where Dre speaks about Em HERE

When Corden asked about his first time encountering Mathers, Dre responded, “I was just starting this new thing. I was just starting this new thing, this new campaign with Aftermath Records and I was working on my second solo album at the time and it was just okay. I was at Jimmy Iovine’s house. I used to go to Jimmy Iovine’s house every Sunday and he would play movies and before the movie, we would go down to his garage which he turned into a listening room and he would just play demos, play demos and he just said one day, “What do you think about this?” You know and he played this artist which was Eminem and I had no idea he was a white guy at the time. He played it and I’m like, “Yeah, give me that. Give me that.” I took it home with me and I could stop playing this shit. Couldn’t stop playing it and Jimmy called me the next day and he’s like, “You know it’s white guy, right?” I got to do my Jimmy impression. “You know it’s white guy, right?” I’m like, “Oh, okay,” so long story short, I met Eminem at Jimmy Iovine’s office. We slapped hands, went to the studio and started recording and I’m not sure if anybody knows this, but I think the first four albums was just me and him and his writing and his delivery and his imagination is off the charts and I don’t think anyone would disagree with that.”

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Dr. Dre Calls Eminem The Best Rapper Of All Time, Fans Debate

March 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dr. Dre was the most recent special guest on the SiriusXM show This Life of Mine… with James Corden, and they spoke about a lot of interesting and compelling topics. Of course, one of the main points throughout was the legendary career that he has amassed and created up until this point in the realms of music and business. When it comes to these endeavors, a lot of folks think that there was no better “investment” that the N.W.A. legend did than supporting the biggest rapper of all time: Eminem. It seems like he agrees with this statement at least a little bit, because he expressed on the program that he thinks Marshall Mathers is the best to ever pick up a mic.

“‘My Name Is,’ that’s the first thing that happened,” Dr. Dre begins. “I put the beat on, and he just did that, right away. No, we’re in the studio, and I hit play on it. *imitates drum beat* And he just went, ‘Hi! My name is!’ It happened that fast, no bulls**t. And then, we went from there, and that was the beginning of this relationship. I think he’s the best MC ever. Point blank, period. Of course, there are going to be arguments about that because he’s a white guy. You know? I don’t think anyone that’s rapping can touch Eminem on that microphone.”

Dr. Dre Praises Eminem As The GOAT: Watch

Moreover, this prompted heavy debate on social media discussion forums, for both the reasons that Dr. Dre predicted and others. Many called out that he’s obviously biased in favor of Eminem, whereas others pointed to other rappers like Nas, Jay-Z, or his own former partners Ice Cube or Snoop Dogg as better lyricists and spitters. Regardless of where you fall on this debate, it’s pretty undeniable that the Detroit star has a permanent place in these discussions. So do many other rappers, like the ones we’ve already mentioned, but there’s a unique cultural perspective on the Slim Shady debate in particular.

Meanwhile, both artists are making continuous strides in their careers that are keeping up their relevance and impact. Sure, sometimes it’s because of petty rap beef, but we can’t ask for everything to be perfect. All we can ask is that you chime in on this take down in the comments section below. Also, log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Eminem and Dr. Dre.

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Dr. Dre Opened Up About How He Suffered From Three Strokes Following His Brain Aneurysm In 2021

March 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dr. Dre revealed that he suffered three strokes in 2021, following his brain aneurysm, during a recent interview appearance on James Corden’s SiriusXM show, This Life Of Mine.

“It definitely makes you appreciate being alive, that’s for sure,” Dr. Dre said, according to Rolling Stone. “It’s something you can’t control, it just happens. During those two weeks, I had three strokes.”

“I got up and went about my day, and I thought I could lay down and take a nap,” he added. “My son and a female friend were like ‘No, we need to take you to the hospital. Next thing you know, I’m blacking out, I’m in and out of consciousness and I end up in the ICU. I was there for two weeks. I’m hearing doctors come in, ‘You don’t know how lucky you are.’ I asked questions about what I could’ve done to prevent this. No one could give me an answer.”

The rapper and mogul has been vocal about his near-death experience since it happened. In 2022, he spoke about how he was admitted to Cedars Sinai Hospital and his family couldn’t visit him because of COVID precautions. The hospital also called them instead, in case he didn’t make it and they wanted to say goodbyes.

Thankfully, Dr. Dre is still here and seems to be in a better and healthier place now.

Today in Hip Hop History: Dr. Dre Dropped “Keep Their Heads Ringin’” From the ‘Friday’ Soundtrack 29 Years Ago

March 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

On this date in 1995, Dr. Dre and producer Sam Sneed put together the lead single “Keep Their Heads Ringin’” from silver screen hood favorite Friday. Within two months, the Death Row Records-owned single was certified gold and appeared on Death Row’s Greatest Hits just a year later.

The F. Gary Gray-directed video of the single features Friday cast members Faizon Love (Big Worm), Chris Tucker (Smokey), and Nia Long, ending with Chris Tucker and Faizon Love taking the plane flying away from the police.

Shout out to the Doctor and Sam Sneed for cooking this classic hit for a timeless flick! Salute!

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Dr. Dre Gives Timbaland His Flowers, Says He Has Been “One His Main Inspirations”

February 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Producers sometimes do not always get the credit the rightfully deserve. Even when some have earned a reputation amongst their counterparts, the fans usually give all the shine to the performers you can see attached to the track. However, even if fans know Timbaland and Dr. Dre, audibly hearing that they are great talents always feels good. Well, that is exactly what happened not too long ago. According to HipHopDX, Dr. Dre made sure to tell Timbaland that he was one of his biggest inspirations and continues to be to this day.

This all went down at a High School Education Benefit Auction at the Iovine and Young Center. Dre started off by saying, “This guy is so fantastic, man. One of my inspirations. He doesn’t know it but he’s been one of my main inspirations throughout my career.”

Dr. Dre Credits Timbaland For Being Vital To The Genre

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That gushing continued, as the crowd cheered and clapped for this brotherly connection. “I really appreciate you coming out and handling this business for us. Thank you, Timbaland. One of the best ever. Point blank. Period.” Timbo then shared the video footage from that speech on his Instagram. He captioned the post, thanking him and calling him a “hero.” Man this moment rite here is everything to me !!!! If anybody know me @drdre is my hero !!!!!! What a night!!! ”

What are your thoughts on Dr. Dre telling Timbaland he is one of his biggest inspirations? Do Timbo and Dre deserve spots on the Mt. Rushmore of hip-hop producers, why or why not? Whose production style do you prefer more and why? What is your favorite track that each one produced? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Timbaland and Dr. Dre. Finally, stay with us everything else going on around the world of music.

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Snoop Dogg Shared A Throwback Photo Of Himself With Kurt Cobain, But The Only Problem Is That The Photo Is Fake (Again)

February 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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.

snoop dogg comments ryan wolfson kurt cobain photo — Instagram

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.