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Dr. Dre Sued for $10 Million by Marriage Counselor, Accused of Harassment and Threats

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Music producer Dr. Dre is facing a $10 million lawsuit from the psychiatrist who served as the marriage counselor and mediator during Dre’s divorce from his wife of 24 years, Nicole Young. According to Billboard, the counselor, Dr. Charles J. Sophy, claims Dre launched a “malicious campaign of harassment” against him, which included violent threats and homophobic slurs.

The lawsuit, filed on October 9 in a Los Angeles court, alleges that Dr. Dre (real name Andre Young) subjected Dr. Sophy to a nearly year-long series of threats and late-night texts following their mediation sessions. According to Dr. Sophy, he had “worked diligently” to help Dre and Nicole Young resolve their disputes both before and during their contentious divorce.

However, instead of viewing the mediation process as an opportunity for resolution, Dre allegedly took his frustrations out on Dr. Sophy. The producer’s anger manifested in what Dr. Sophy’s lawyer, Christopher Frost of Frost LLP, describes as a sustained campaign of “intimidation and violence” paired with offensive homophobic rhetoric.

The lawsuit is seeking monetary damages of at least $10 million, as well as a restraining order to prevent further harassment. At this time, a representative for Dr. Dre has not responded to requests for comment.

This lawsuit adds another chapter to the high-profile legal battles surrounding Dr. Dre’s divorce from Nicole Young, which began in 2020 after their 24-year marriage ended.

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Dr Dre Sued For $10 Million After Allegedly Harassing Divorce Counselor

October 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dr. Dre divorced his wife Nicole Young in 2021. The divorce process was lengthy, and the producer would up settling for a staggering $100 million. Several years have passed since the divorce was finalized, but it seems as though Dre may have to pay even more. Dr. Charles J. Sophy, a divorce counselor who worked with Dr. Dre and Young, alleges that he suffered harassment at the hands of the producer. He claims that he was subjected to an “ongoing barrage of threats,” and is suing Dre for $10 million. Billboard broke the news on October 9, which is the same day Sophy’s suit was filed in Los Angeles County Court.

Dr. Sophy alleged that Dr. Dre saw him as a punching bag during the divorce process. “Rather than treating the mediation process as an opportunity for healing,” the suit read. “[Dre] decided to take his frustrations about the mediation out on Dr. Sophy.” The counselor claimed that the harassment lasted over a year, and included threats of physical violence. “[His] frustrations that manifested themselves in the form of a nearly year-long sustained campaign,” the suit continued. “[There were] late-night texts, threats of intimidation and violence, and homophobic rhetoric.”

Sophy Is Seeking A Restraining Order Against Dr. Dre

Dr. Sophy claims that his interactions with Dr. Dre and his wife started in 2018. After a prolonged period of no contact, however, Dre allegedly reached out via text. The producer and former N.W.A. member then reportedly questioned Dr. Sophy about confidentiality. “I’m not going anywhere,” he allegedly said. “Until you explain to me why you tried to talk [an unnamed person] into saying negative things about me to the media.” Sophy denied these accusations outright. Furthermore, the counselor deemed them “baseless” and “far-fetched.”

Dr. Sophy and his lawyer, Christopher Frost, are seeking damages. They want $10 million in addition to a restraining order, as a means of ensuring Dr. Sophy’s safety. The latter is of the utmost importance to Dr. Sophy, as he cited Dr. Dre’s history of alleged violence towards others. Dre has been accused of beating up multiple women over the years, including journalist Dee Barnes and his ex-wife. The rap producer has publicly apologized for the Barnes incident. He has, however, remained steadfast that he did not engage in abuse towards his former spouse.

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Snoop Dogg Hints At 2025 Tour To Support New “Missionary” Album With Dr Dre

September 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Snoop Dogg will reunite with Dr. Dre for their next collaborative album Missionary, which doesn’t have a release date yet. They’ve indicated that they want to drop it in November to commemorate the anniversary of their last full-length team-up, 1993’s Doggystyle. But a new Forbes report published Sunday (September 29) also added another exciting possibility to this reunion. Moreover, the writer mentioned “talk of a tour as early as next year,” although this wasn’t directly attributed to Tha Doggfather. As such, maybe it’s just wishful thinking or a misplaced interpretation, but it seems unlikely that they would drop this album without taking it on the road.

“Music is my foundation. That’s the root of who I am, so I can never run away from that,” Snoop Dogg expressed to the publication. He first announced Missionary back in 2022 on Stephen A. Smith’s Know Mercy podcast. “You’re the first one to hear this: me and Dr. Dre have been working on an album for the past two months,” the Long Beach legend revealed. “It’s produced by Dr. Dre, it’s our 30th anniversary to Doggystyle. And the name of the album is Missionary.” While it didn’t line up with the 30th anniversary, 31 isn’t so bad!

Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Performing At The 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Snoop Dogg New Album Missionary Dr Dre Tour 2025 Hip Hop News — INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: (L-R) Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

“As soon as we finish this I have to go downstairs and start mixing,” Dr. Dre told Entertainment Tonight last month concerning his upcoming album with Snoop Dogg. “I wanted 14 songs, Snoop wants 16, so we have that thing happening. I’m on song number 11 as far as the mixes go. I have to be done and delivered by September 1st to have a November release.” We never got an update on whether he handed the project in or not…

“I actually did a couple of songs, I’m not sure if one of them’s going to make it or not,” Dr. Dre continued his revelations about Snoop Dogg’s Missionary. “I produced the entire album. But vocally, I think, only one of them is going to make it. There’s a song, we have Sting on the song. Man, it’s an amazing roster of artists that’s on this album. I shouldn’t have revealed that, to be honest.”

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Dr. Dre’s “What’s The Difference” Is The Type Of Production We Want On The Next Snoop Dogg Album

September 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg have one of the most anticipated projects of the year on their hands with Missionary. There isn’t a lot of information on the Doggystyle sequel, but there are some loose expectations that it will arrive in November of this year. Furthermore, the producer extraordinaire has been hyping it up sporadically, with the most recent chatter around it coming in August. In an ET conversation, he said, “This one is gonna show a different level of maturity with his (Snoop’s) lyrics and with my music”. There have certainly a lot of opportunities for said “maturity” over the years, as Doggystyle is over 30 years old.

So, we are hoping with all of that time Dr and Snoop are going to outdo themselves and bring another incredible listening experience. While we are looking back on that unofficial collaboration album, we are taking a trip back to 1999 with 2001, one of the most timeless hip-hop records of all time. Tracks like “What’s The Difference” are something we are hoping to hear, at least some elements of, when Missionary arrives. Ingenious sample flips like the one on this track with Eminem and Xzibit, made Dre into one of the best mad scientist-like producers ever. If he can somehow work some similar magic all these years later, it will be a highly impressive feat.

“What’s The Difference” – Dr. Dre, Eminem, & Xzibit

Quotable Lyrics:

Got the pens and pencils, got down to business
But sometimes, the business end of this s*** can turn your friends against you
But you was a real n****, I could sense it in you
I still remember the window of the car that you went through
That’s f***ed up, but I’ll never forget the s*** we been through
And I’ma do whatever it takes to convince you

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Suge Knight Alleges That JAY-Z And Dr Dre Knew About Diddy’s Crimes

September 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Suge Knight and Diddy were polar opposites in the 1990s. The former was the head honcho for Death Row Records on the West Coast. The latter spearheaded Bad Boy Records on the East Coast. They were enemies, and there has been no love lost between them in subsequent decades. Suge Knight and Diddy have succumbed to similar fates in recent years, however. Knight is behind bars, and Diddy is locked up while he awaits a criminal trial. The irony is not lost on Knight, who went on News Nation to discuss what he suggested was an open secret in hip hop.

Suge Knight has watched Diddy rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in music since the 90s. Some of these artists include people that Knight worked with on Death Row Records, like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. The former label boss alleged that none of the people who were friendly with Diddy have spoken up, however, because they know he’s guilty. Suge Knight didn’t tip toe around the topic, either. He referenced some of the biggest rappers in the game by name, including his former associates.

Suge Knight Also Criticized Russell Simmons

“Facts is there,” Knight told News Nation host Chris Cuomo. “Where we’re at now, I don’t care if it’s T.I., I don’t care if it’s Rick Ross, I don’t care if it’s Jay.” The convict went on to name other artists on the West Coast with Diddy affiliations. “I don’t care if it’s Snoop, I don’t care if it’s Game, I don’t care if it’s Dre,” he added. “Nobody stepping up on the fact that you know what’s going on.” The name game didn’t stop at musicians, either. Suge Knight proceeded to call out other industry figures who field power.

The Death Row co-founder alleged that people like Clive Davis, Jimmy Iovine and Russell Simmons are also engaging in criminal behavior behind the scenes. This is not the first time that parallels between the Bad Boy founder and icons like Davis and Simmons. Diddy’s former bodyguard, Gene Deal, told The Art of Dialogue that both men served as influences on his employer’s lifestyle. “They was heavy into beating women, and doing things at that crazy stage,” Deal claimed. “That’s gonna make him think that he can get away with the same thing.”

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Dua Lipa And Dr. Dre Are Among The Performers And Presenters For The 2024 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Ceremony

September 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame class of 2024 has been announced, and now, so have the performers and presenters for the ceremony. Dua Lipa, Dr. Dre, Slash, Kenny Chesney, The Roots, and Julia Roberts are among those who will honor the 2024 inductees next month in Cleveland, Ohio.

This year’s Hall Of Fame class includes Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest, as well as Musical Excellence Award winners MC5, and Dionne Warwick, and the late Jimmy Buffett.

Below, you will find the full list of performers and presenters:

Busta Rhymes
Dr. Dre
Demi Lovato
Dua Lipa
Ella Mai
James Taylor
Jelly Roll
Julia Roberts
Keith Urban
Kenny Chesney
Lucky Daye
Mac McAnally
Method Man
Roger Daltrey
Sammy Hagar
Slash
The Roots

It’s probably safe to assume that Dua Lipa will be the one inducting Cher, or maybe she’ll do a disco-pop version of “Crash” by DMB. That alone would make the show worth watching. Speaking of: The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony will stream on Disney+ on October 19 at 7 p.m. ET. There will also be an edited three-hour primetime special premiering on New Year’s Day on ABC, and available the following day on Disney+ and Hulu.

Dr. Dre Links Up With Mustard In Studio Amid Snoop Dogg Album Hype

September 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Hip-hop in general has had an importantly resurgent year thus far in 2024. You can certainly point to a lot of MCs for that. However, producers, like usual, are contributing their fair share as well. One of them has been Mustard (DJ Mustard). After remaining quite silent for a little while, these first nine months have been opposite. You’ve heard his producer tag all throughout the summer thanks to his production on Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”. Additionally, though, you can point to his latest solo album, Faith Of A Mustard Seed. He was able to grab tons of impressive guests, including Travis Scott, Young Thug, ScHoolboy Q, Quavo, Roddy Ricch, and more.

Hopefully, very soon, we can add Dr. Dre to this conversation. Over the last couple of months or so, we have been receiving some encouraging updates surrounding Missionary. It’s being billed as the sequel project to Doggystyle, which of course is Snoop Dogg’s iconic debut. Dr. Dre is handling all of its production and there’s some belief that November will be the month it arrives. It would make sense, as the 23rd of that month will mark the 31st anniversary of Doggystyle. But while that’s in the works, Dr. Dre is taking some time away to meet up with Mustard.

Could Mustard Be Helping Dr. Dre With Snoop’s Album?

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According to HipHopDX, the Perfect Ten creator shared the photo of them in the studio together with the caption, “Back in the lab with my pen and my pad.” This could mean a lot of things. One, Mustard could be receiving some knowledge from one of the West Coast pioneers. He could just be referencing some of Dre’s iconic lyrics. Or they could be cooking up some beats for Missionary. Hopefully, it’s the last one and will be running to the credits for Missionary when it drops to see if Mustard was granted a great opportunity.

What are your thoughts on Dr. Dre and Mustard flicking up in the studio together? Do you think this could mean anything for Snoop Dogg’s Missionary? Or do you see it being just them bouncing ideas off each other? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Mustard and Dr. Dre. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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California Legends Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Tupac, And Kendrick Lamar’s Music Made Its Way Into The State’s 2024 DNC Roll Call

August 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Snoop Dogg was one of the most talked about non-competing Team USA members. His advocacy reportedly earned him a hefty seven figure check. Before cashing checking for commentary work, the “Gin And Juice” rapper’s music brought home the bacon.

Today (August 20), at the 2024 Democratic National Convention his home state honored his early career. During California’s roll call, led by Governor Gavin Newsom, its delegates subtly paid tribute to several hip-hop legends from the Golden State. As Newsom delivered his speech (viewable here) to advocate for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, songs from California legends Dr. Dre, the late Tupac, Kendrick Lamar, and of course, Snoop Dogg played in the background.

Although none of the living acts were present to perform their classic tracks, that didn’t stop viewers at home from performing karaoke to the instrumentals. Dr. Dre’s “The Next Episode” featuring Snoop Dogg, Tupac’s “California Love” featuring Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” and “Not Like Us,” all made the state’s unofficial 2024 DNC playlist.

California wasn’t the only state to lean on hits from beloved natives. As a proud product of Atlanta, Lil Jon threw his support behind the Georgia delegates with a performance of his song “Turn Down For What” with DJ Snake.

Dre Dre Credits Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” For Unifying Compton

August 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dr Dre has seen it all and done it all. He’s one of the pioneers of G-funk, and one of the most respected figures in the history of California hip-hop. His co-sign means a lot, which is why his appearance at the Pop Out show on Juneteeth was so special. Dr Dre introduced Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” in what turned out to be an iconic moment for the genre. Dre reflected on the performance during a chat with Complex Magazine, and how it was actually more important than fans might have realized at the time.

Dr Dre was questioned about Compton’s unity, or lack thereof, during the interview. He was fed a line from Vince Staples, who claimed that Compton gangs had been more unified than the media portrayed, and that Lamar’s Pop Out Show merely shined a light on it. Dr Dre disagreed with Staples’ take, but was hopeful that the success of “Not Like Us” will bring about change. “I’m not sure if that’s true or not,” Dr Dre asserted. “But I think Kendrick was able to bring that together for that moment. Hopefully that moment can move forward.”

Dr Dre Admits Things Feel “Different” After “Not Like Us”

Dre voiced uncertainty over the future, especially given the history of gang violence in the city. “I’m not sure if that’s possible or not,” he noted. “Because it’s gonna take more than just one event to get that accomplished. Once it’s done everybody goes home to their home teams. And then they go back.” The interviewer asked whether the Pop Out felt different from Dr Dre’s perspective, and he agreed. “It does feel different,” he noted. “But hopefully it can continue.” Snoop Dogg accompanied Dre during the interview, and he was similarly enthusiastic about Kendrick Lamar’s post-“Not Like Us” success.

Snoop Dogg was more aligned with Staples’ sentiments, but noted that someone of Kendrick Lamar’s caliber was needed to showcase it. “What Kendrick did was he united the whole city based off of him being a king,” the rapper noted. “Creating peace, giving homies the opportunity to come on stage. He’s about peace. He’s about love.” Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg credited Lamar’s big picture mentality to the fact that he doesn’t belong to any one gang. “He ain’t from no gang,” Snoop noted. “He’s from a city full of gangs and he unites cities.”

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