Music & Technology

Dr. Dre

Estimated Net Worth

$500 Million

Portrait of Dr. Dre

Quick Facts

  • Full Name Andre Romelle Young
  • Born February 18, 1965
  • Nationality American
  • Primary Sources Beats Sale, Music Production, Aftermath

Biography

Dr. Dre is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. A pioneer of West Coast hip-hop and G-funk, he co-founded Death Row Records and Aftermath Entertainment, and later built a technology empire with Beats Electronics.

Sources of Wealth

Beats Electronics Sale

~$400 Million

Sold Beats Electronics to Apple for $3 billion in 2014, with Dre reportedly earning around $500 million from his ownership stake in the company.

Music Production & Publishing

~$70 Million

Royalties from producing for artists like Eminem, 50 Cent, and Kendrick Lamar, plus his own music catalog and publishing rights.

Aftermath Entertainment

~$30 Million

Revenue from his record label, which has signed and developed major artists, plus various music industry investments and ventures.

Last Updated: August 29, 2025