Dr. Dre

Another Nina Simone project is in the works. This time, it's a documentary being produced by the Simone estate.

It ain't nothing but a "G" thing for Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine -- g as in "gift." The music mogul donated $70 million to the University of Southern California in Los Angeles to develop an arts center in their name.

After creating an entirely new platform for rap as part of the groundbreaking group N.W.A., Dr. Dre struck out on his own in 1992, with the intention of creating a whole new sound. When he released his first album, 'The Chronic,' Dre was adamant about introducing Snoop Doggy Dogg to the world...

When it comes to cash, Diddy is king. The rap mogul topped Forbes' list of the Five Wealthiest Hip-Hop Artists. Following behind the Diddster is Jay-Z at No. 2 and Dr. Dre at No. 3.

Dr. Dre may not write his own rhymes many times but he sure does know what it takes to make a hip-hop smash hit. When he dropped 'Let Me Ride' as the third single on his 'Chronic' LP, it didn't pop up on the charts right away. But that all changed after he performed the track on the Grammy stage in 1994; rap fans couldn't get away from it...

If there's one song that could be credited with setting the tone of L.A. hip-hop in the 1990s, it would be Dr. Dre's 'Nuthin' but a G Thang.' The first single from the 1992 rap classic, 'The Chronic,' was an instant hit for Dre and Snoop Dogg, who joins him on the track...

Seven years after the release of his classic 'Chronic' LP, Dr. Dre reconnected with Snoop Dogg to drop 'The Next Episode' for his '2001' album. The song actually did serve as the next chapter for the two, who simply go back and forth on wax, riding the beat to perfection while spitting the slickest lyrics reminiscent of 'Nuthin' But a G Thang...

Within a matter of years, Beats By Dre headphones have become a major staple in music circles. The quality of Beats headphones is incomparable and the brand itself is stronger than ever. The look of the product is so distinct that when Yamaha decided to drop their PRO headphones mimicking Beats' sleek design, Dr. Dre and his team of lawyers took immediate action.

Hip-hop titans Rick Ross, Dr. Dre and Jay-Z have been slapped with a lawsuit by a pair of gospel songwriters over a sample used in Rozay's song 'Three Kings.' Producer Jake One and Universal Music Group are also named in the lawsuit.

Dr. Dre is taking over ESPN The Magazine for their music issue this month.