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Hip-Hop Wired

Dr. Dre, Gordon Ramsay Ham It Up In New Commercial

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The Source

Today in Hip-Hop History: Dr. Dre Dropped His Debut Solo LP ‘The Chronic’ 33 Years Ago

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This Cocktail Shaker Will Have You Mixing Drinks Like a Pro — and It’s Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg Approved

If you’re looking into starting a mixology hobby in 2026, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are here to help you along your ...

Jay-Z, Blue Ivy take in Lakers-Spurs game with courtside seats

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Meet America's Black billionaires

America's Black billionaires represent an array of industries and business ventures; however, over half of those on this list ...

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Seattle Times

Huskies lose four-star recruit Dre Pollard to Stanford

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