With no album or mixtape out in 2012, Drake still managed to pull into the #5 spot on MTV News’ “Hottest MCs in the Game VIII” list, in a unanimous vote from the roundtable. And that alone says a lot about the YMCMB rapper’s star power.
With his guest verse on A$AP Rocky’s “1 Train,” K-Dot made it clear that playing second fiddle was of no interest to him. “If I’m not the hottest, than hell must’ve froze over,” he spit in a poignant and measured tone.

Well, someone tell Kendrick that the underworld is still intact because the Compton, California, native …

Happy Birthday Dr. Dre!

Andre Romelle Young (born February 18, 1965), known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, entrepreneur, and actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics. Dre was previously the co-owner and artist of Death Row Records.
He has produced albums for and overseen the careers of many rappers, including Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Xzibit, 50 Cent, The Game and more recently Kendrick Lamar. He is credited as a key figure in the popularization of West Coast G-funk, a style of rap music characterized as synthesizer-based with slow, …

Dr. Dre and LeBron James team up to cover the latest issue of ESPN: The Magazine.

In ESPN The Magazine’s Music Issue, J. Freedom Du Lac writes how Beats by Dre headphones have changed the way athletes listen to music. Read the story, then check out the behind-the-scenes video and the photo gallery.

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Dr. Dre leads the pack this year with $110 million, thanks largely to his Beats headphone line. He collected $100 million pretax when handset maker HTC paid $300 million for a 51% stake in the company last year, at the beginning of our scoring period; he and his partners later bought back half of what they sold.
“The brands are so aligned, Dre and Beats, it’s just who he is,” says Kevin Liles, former president of Def Jam Recordings, who now manages acts ranging from Young Jeezy to Trey Songz. “If you look at the biggest earners, the guys have been …

Former Aftermath artist Game is gearing up for the release of his upcoming album “Jesus Piece”. Check out the full tracklist below and be sure to pre-order the album here! Make sure to check out the iTunes edition to listen to the track “Dead People”, produced by Dr. Dre.

Tracklisting:
Check out the tracklist below.
1. Scared Now (feat. Meek Mill)
2. Ali Bomaye (feat. 2 Chainz & Rick Ross)
3. Jesus Piece (feat. Kanye West & Common)
4. Pray (feat. J. Cole & JMSN)
5. Church (feat. King Chip & Trey Songz)
6. All That (Lady) (feat. Lil Wayne, Big Sean, Fabolous & Jeremih)
7. Heaven’s Arms
8. …

Dr. Dre & Aftermath donates turkeys to South Central LA families!

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Top Dawg’s golden child and the Good Doctor come together to celebrate XXL‘s milestone in the September issue…

It’s XXL’s 15th anniversary and there’s a very special cover for the mag’s important September issue: Dr. Dre and the newest signee to his Aftermath Records, Kendrick Lamar. The two Los Angeles natives linked up in their home state for a dope photoshoot by Scott Council and an in-depth piece by Kris Ex.
In the story, K. Dot talks about his new album good kid, m.A.A.d city, his family’s violent past, present and future while Dre reflects on his vision for the new MC …

50 Cent released his single “New Day” featuring Alicia Keys and Dr. Dre. The track, produced by Dr. Dre, is the lead single from his fifth studio album, Street King Immortal which will be released on Shady/Aftermath/Interscope on November 13th.
50 Cent ft. Dr. Dre & Alicia Keys “New Day” is now available on iTunes and AmazonMP3!

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Rick Ross featuring Jay-Z and Dr. Dre “3 Kings” is the new single from Rick Ross’ upcoming album God Forgives, I Don’t. Listen to the song below.

The Untouchable Maybach Empire presents Rick Ross feat. Dr. Dre and Jay-Z “3 Kings” Visual Piece by DRE Films and Jon J. of Maybach Films.

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“Swimming Pools (Drank)” is the second single from Kendrick Lamar’s upcoming album “good kid, m.A.A.d city”. The track is produced by T-Minus and mixed by Ali & Dr. Dre.

Kendrick Lamar’s major label debut, the follow-up to 2011′s indie release “Section.80,” is due Oct. 2 on Aftermath/Interscope/Top Dawg.

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