9.4.2026
US rapper and music executive Andre Young a.k.a Dr. Dre has entered the Forbes’ billionaire list, becoming the second hip‑hop artist after Jay‑Z to achieve billionaire status.
He also joins other musicians Beyoncé, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Jay-Z on Forbes’ World Celebrity Billionaires list.
Dr. Dre made his money from music production, the sale of Beats Electronics to Apple, and recent ventures like premium gin with Snoop Dogg. Dr. Dre continues to work on unreleased music while reflecting on his long‑standing influence in the industry.
Music mogul Dr. Dre rapped about “no more livin’ hard” more than two decades ago on the 2001 track “Still D.R.E.” Now, he has leveled up to billionaire status.
Dr. Dre, 61, is featured in the Forbes’ April/May cover story.
“I don’t chase money – I try to make the money chase me,” Dre told Forbes, who also ranked Dre as No. 20 on its list of the Greatest Self-Made Americans.
“I’ve always been able to bet on myself, and whatever I do and wherever I go, I know I have my talent with me.” With USA Today reports
Dr. Drew and his crew...Eminem, 50 Cent and Snopp Dogg.