Rapper Dr. Dre's Son Dead at 20

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The Los Angeles County Coroner reported today that the son of hip hop record producer and rapper Dr. Dre has died. Andre Young Jr. was found dead at his home in Woodland Hills on Saturday morning.

Young was out the previous night and returned home around 5:30 A.M., according to Assistant Chief Ed Winter. His mother went to check on him in his bedroom around 10 A.M., found him unresponsive, and called 911. He was 20 years of age.

The cause of death is pending completion of a toxicology report.

Andre Young Sr., better known as Dr. Dre, shot to fame with the influential gangsta rap group N.W.A. He later became an artist and co-owner of Death Row Records. In 1993, he won a Grammy Award for the single "Let Me Ride." As a producer, Dre was credited with popularizing West Coast G-funk.

Dr. Dre is currently the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment.

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Rea Angelique
Rea Angelique

if i was there i would protect him rip andre i love u dr dre

Rea Angelique
Rea Angelique

sad well sorry 4 ur lose but u have people famliy and friends that love u . i luz u dr dre 

Ti90
Ti90

That is so so sad I am so sorry

 Chase
Chase

this was a great lose i have there family in my prayers 

Whyyouwannaknow
Whyyouwannaknow

Illuminati sacrifice

Crowleys ghost
Crowleys ghost

Either sacrifice to get juice to finally release Detox, or Dre wasn't playing ball and this was his penalty, but yeah Illuminati, OTO for sure, it's nut that this happened 3 years ago and I barely found out. This was not covered by the Rothschild media.

rigo
rigo

so so sorry for the loss of andre

toronto ontario
toronto ontario

hey Dre will miss his son but he,s a strong person. life goes on. he will never forget and he will hurt. but cant let that that stop you

Anonymous
Anonymous

you all are blind to the truth, money makes mourning easy. especially when he knew his sons faith before it was played out.....damn shame the things money will make you do. You may not have thought much about others but rememder this dr dre. what does it prophet a man to gain the world but lose his soul.

Anonymous
Anonymous

you all are blind fools to the truth

anonymous
anonymous

This is bs. Give us the truth dammit. I highly doubt this is what really happened. Let's look out side the box. if it was someone who wanted andre jr dead why wait till he 20 to do so? There are plenty of secrets the media hides from us.. rip andre

anonymous
anonymous

This is bs. Give us the truth dammit. I highly doubt this is what really happened. Let's look out side the box. if it was someone who wanted andre jr dead why wait till he 20 to do so? There are plenty of secrets the media hides from us.. rip andre

Max. Copenhagen Denmark
Max. Copenhagen Denmark

Just learned about your loss. No matter who or what or who.. Big superstar or not. nobody should experience outliving their kids..Crazy to see this on the news and hearing all this arguing from people who really dont know..

thoughts and much sympathy goes out from over here.

Tommy Copenhagen

THE DUDE
THE DUDE

our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Young his beautiful wife and his family

bIG rICH c-hILL
bIG rICH c-hILL

R.I.P aNDRE JR. AND TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE WHEN IT WAS'T THEIR TIME PEACE -LOVE- AND A CRISPY BLUNT

Eazy We
Eazy We

My prayers go out to Doctor Dre. and his family.No child deserves to die at an early age but God knows best for us. People please don't be ignorant on here,Yes I'm talking about the comment Ana Made and I guess she's a difference maker where she lives. Ana grow up I know that you are my people,if you know what i mean. That's how we do each other instead of understanding situations.Here's one of the greatest Pioneer's of the G Funk and you insult him. You should keep your comments to yourself because i want to see what you've done in your life. If rap encourages kids to commit murder then did Rock-N-Roll influence devil worship and columbine, drugs and sloppy sex or did the blues create drunk people to sleep around and kill their significant others or do pop music make you wannna get up and dance on top of your car? You are a classic example of a nigga not a black person or African-American but a nigga. Defined as an ignorant person yes I am black and proud. I listen to his music and I've never got pumped to kill anyone its story telling about what people like us experienced in the hood. R.I.P lil Dre. and Ana stay off of here being stupid.

Hustler 4 life
Hustler 4 life

@ Boli Wtf ! Noone died cuz ov Dre ... Wat u talkin bout ... He just a producer ...

& rap aint bout drugs n thug life n stuff ... itx music ...

2pac Shakur
2pac Shakur

It is very sad what happen to dre's son.I think suge knight is very happy.

Natalia Londono
Natalia Londono

RIPBABY I LOST MY DAD IN 1997 AND MY WHOLE LIFE CHANGEDGOD BLESS YOU DRE

gideon
gideon

i would like to say to the stupid ass nigga that said , he died so who are we to give a fuck,main one day yo ass will die and im pretty sure as fucked up as you sound wont many mourn but in the case that they do would it be so wrong for somebody to say sorry to your mom or family that they los yo black ass, you obviously aint making shit for us to listen to but im sure you listening to somebodys shit music wise so my hater scope picked up on yo ass get your shit ready for your own death one day and hope somebody besides yo dumb ass

AJ FROM NIGERIA
AJ FROM NIGERIA

This is a sorry case. but for all you haters of hip hop out there. you need seat and think twice. my advice for Dre and family to keep their head straight up.

Megan
Megan

fucking rest in peace don't let the press fuck with the family.+

K0R50 NU99Z
K0R50 NU99Z

R. I. PANDRE YOUNG JR. CONDOLENCES TO DRE DAY AND HIS ENTIRE FAMILY

Mz. Tweety
Mz. Tweety

At this time of tragic i pray that your mind body and soul be with the lord though i dnt know how it feels 2lose a child but i do know how it feels 2lose a loved one. At times it may b hard 2breathe without your baby but know he is in a better place with our heavenly father and he is alright! In time it will get easier bt you wont 4get keep his name alive and remember your baby 4 the good and the joy he brought in your life. Your angel is okay and smiling down on you. Take it 1day at a time the lord will see you through. 4rm a loving fan. Yall are in my prayers. Mz. Tweety

read mine
read mine

I believe you all have missed it as well as missed it when you involved yourselves and your families in this culture. :you do not have a generation of young males 20 and 21 commiting suicide on each other and write it off as when it's your time it's your time. Im in chicago (correct spelling) and the magic # here this year is age 22.Human beings please wake up and divert this energy to the survival of our young and gifted people that U brought to this planet. Religion gives you a story, this is an epidemic. The notion that you would accept Our young being called off to heaven, cause he can be a better gift to god, than to discovering the cure for aids on gods planet. Age 20 thru 22. Yeah, well believe that as you may. And yes rap culture is the cause root and base and all who let their familys invest in this culture your hands reak of murder as well.

Michael
Michael

My heart goes out to the friends and family of Andre Young, Jr.

God Speed. You will be missed.

R.I.P. Andre Young, Jr.

Peace...

AARON
AARON

TO: DR. DRE & HIS ENTIRE FAMILY

I PRAY YOU ALL GET THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT PERIOD. AS LONG AS YOU KEEP THE MEMORIES - HE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Anonymous
Anonymous

This is for Boil. God is Watching every step you take.

Van
Van

My Heart goes out to your Family, just wanted to let you know my Prayers are with you

NYcholee
NYcholee

I took the time to read all the messages before I left mine and I'm amazed at how the world thinks. Yes its sad when anyone looses someone. Our birth and death date only the lord knows.but regardless of what dre did or didn't do. Or how you feel about him personally as a rapper is not the purpose of this page. Someone said on here people die all over the world everyday and we don't talk about them in blogs and this is only gettin publicity because dre is famous and this so true.but when we can come together as one world to help someone in there time of mourning by writing how we feel about life is nothing but positive therapy for us all.and to Anna I feel for you I can tell you are alone and lost in the world. I have a son who is 4. And as a mother I raise him.not rap music or any other.source or entertainment. he has enough love and support from me to always know right from wrong and be a strong successfull man. Now some of it is horrible but if you don't like it turn the shit off. Its just that simple.

Bershea D.
Bershea D.

WOW! People are dying younger and younger these days! Big Dre I can only imagine how how hard it must be. Just rember GOD will see you through! console lil Dre mother and you both WILL make it. No im sure when non famous people die, we don't noticed however, that's not whats important. As long as you have accepted Jesus Crist as your lord and savior then you have eternal life! who cares if your momma don't even come to your funeral, cant no one get you into heaven. when judgement day come, make sure you are enter into the gates!!!!!!!! TAKE HEED brothers and sisters!

jack
jack

tears in my eyes,i cant wait for GOD to take is judgement on that bastard who cos a family such a pain,am hurt like you BIG DRs family Please take heart,this is shit in America,the world is crazy.R.I.P

erboy
erboy

u guys dont do this for all the people that die everywhere else in the world that die much more tragically or at a younger age...do u think dre is guna read this and give u ur props...u bitch ass pussys

KARMA
KARMA

THE UNIVERSE ONLY HAS THE ABILITY TO GIVE BACK WHAT HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO IT.

I'M NOT SAYIN......

LLT
LLT

An expression of my condolences to the family of Dr. Dre. I can't say that I understand and doubt if anyone does because, as stated previously, a parent shouldn't have to bury their children. And Although I too have had to bury a young son at the tender age of 15. I still can't say that I feel what you feel. May God bless your family and give each of you the strength to stand during this time. And remember. God loved him more

shawn
shawn

YO DRE & FAM I DONT KNOW YOU LIKE THAT OR YOUR SON I WILL SAY SOME PRAYERS FOR YOUR SON RIP..... ALWAYS WILL BE A FAN OF SHADYAFTERMATH G-UNIT..

notahaterr
notahaterr

stop hating just cuz he got a better life than you grt over yourself!rip dre jr.

joe
joe

Much love DRARip

Nay nay
Nay nay

My thought's are with the " Young " family on the rebirth, of their beloved son, for it's not a loss to leave from this mean,corrupted,and divided world. A person should be remembered for the joy they brought to other's while we were blessed to have them here, and not judged on how they departed. This is my first time on here, but upon reading the thing's some had to say, it's evidence of what kind of world we're living in. I'm from the east coast and every since I was young enough to remember, when I was first introduced to the DOC & Snoop I instantly feel in love with their music and swagger. It didn't matter what side of the globe they were from & it doesn't matter now, while driving this evening I heard the news over the radio and immediately my heart dropped for it felt as if ' Young Jr. " was one of my own. But before I go I would like to say to the negative comment's that were made past or present, don't let it be to late before you get it ( YOUR SOUL ) right, for death has not a name,time,or number. It could be you next are you ready ? May the mercy of " GOD " shine upon the " Young Family " and all families across the nation, who has given back a loved one from which they came to soon, for "LIFE" is a gift, cherish it, love it, and respect it !

jessee
jessee

andre jr.... man i wish i would of got to see you and hung out again before you went. we used to be tight cousins when we were little watchin dragonball Z at your house with mike and my dad and ricki doin whatever they did in the shed. I really looked up to you. you were and always are a great person, and ill remember all of the crazy fun times we had growin up. i was shocked when i heard the news from my mom. i was tryin to get your number so we could chill that week. last time i saw you, it was when you came with your new car you got for your birthday. i hope that mike and louis are hanging in there and ill be praying for them each night. your in a better place now and im sure my dad already is playin you bbal 1 on 1 like old times. RIP

getwidispinay
getwidispinay

I wish your family well in this time. Have faith and you will get through this trying time of losing a part of you... I'm sure all of us has had to deal with a loss. These people who state that Dr Dre and hip/hop kills is bullshit!!! Hip/hop saves a lot of people from death including kids who are lost. What the fuck is wrong with you. Your kid mighta been dead if it weren't for Dre and hip hop... hypothetically speaking. get a life and shut the hell up cause u don't know what you're talking about!!!

Mono
Mono

May God give u d courage 2 move on amen

Tina
Tina

I first want to say that I am truly so so sorry. I can't possible imagine what you are going through at this time. Dre, I have always respected your craft and style as an artist. I do want to apologize to you and your family for all of the negative and disrespectful postings. I have never known people to be so evil and hurtful. God got you and yours.

j martinez
j martinez

sorry about your loss if dre jr was anything like his pops he was bound for greatness may he rest in peace and like 2pac said keep your head up

Jill Ingram
Jill Ingram

Very sorry to hear of your tragic loss. May GOD come into your heart and heal one of the deepest wounds that a Human Being or even a critter can endure!Jill

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