Dr. Dre was hospitalized. – Jordan Strauss / AP / SIPA
More fear than harm. The American rapper and legendary producer Dr. Dre announced on Tuesday that he was doing “well” after being hospitalized in Los Angeles with suspected brain aneurysm. “I am doing very well and receiving excellent care from my medical team,” the music mogul said on Instagram as information about his condition began to circulate.
“I will be leaving the hospital and going home soon. Thanks to all of the great Cedars healthcare professionals. One Love !!” has published Dr. Dre .
One of the most influential figures in hip-hop
The rapper of 55 years old, real name Andre Young, is one of the most influential figures in hip-hop. He rose to fame with the pioneers of NWA gangsta rap in the years 190. In the following decade, he founded Death Row Records, then Beats Eletronics, his headphone company, bought by Apple for millions of dollars. Dre has worked with the greatest rap artists like Eminem, whom he mentored, Snoop Dogg or Combs, and started West Coast gangsta rap and G-Funk.
The announcement of the rapper’s hospitalization had triggered a wave concern on social media, especially from friends like Ice Cube, who tweeted, “Send your love and prayers to friend Dr. Dre.” “GET WELL DR DRE WE NEED U CUZ” Snoop Dogg wrote on Instagram.