According to L.A. Weekly, the Los Angeles County Coroner has reported that Andre Young Jr., son of rapper and super-producer Dr. Dre, was found dead at his Woodland Hills home Saturday morning."Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr. Please respect his family's grief and privacy at this time," a statement from the Dre camp said on Tuesday.
According to Assistant Chief Ed Winter, the 20-year-old had been out the night before until 5:30 a.m. Young's mother went to check on him in his bedroom around 10 a.m. and found him unresponsive. She immediately called 911. An ambulance arrived to the scene and Young was later pronounced dead. The cause of death is unknown and a toxicology report is pending.
Reader Comments(1 of 2)
Nyree Bat 8-26-2008
That's so sad. No parent should outlive their children.
Nyree Bat 8-26-2008
:'-(
jokaat 8-26-2008
Dr. Dre never did anything to deserve that. He's my favorite rapper for cryin out loud!
LOUIEat 8-27-2008
DR. DRE IS THE GREASTEST PRODUCER EVER. HE WILL DEFINITLY BE IN THE HISTORY BOOKS AS ONE OF THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME. I AM SO SORRY FOR HIS LOSS AND I WILL KEEP HIM & HIS ENTIRE FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS. PLEASE DO THE SAME.
Ahmed Elhendyat 8-27-2008
no offense hes dr. dre he prolly has like 30 other kids he doesnt know a bout nutin but a g-thang baby.
just like damian marley hes like 6 and he only knoew about 3 of them
big mamaat 8-28-2008
first of all how rude...the man just lost his son and you put out some bs like that...it's doesnot matter how many kids he has or knows about. the fact is that he has to bury a child....no parent should have to bury their child...no matter!
KReidat 9-02-2008
your a sucker and if i was by you right now ill punch you in your face the man just lose his son and you saying aLL this bull your a punk
NOLIMITS2MEat 8-27-2008
I am sorry for Dr. Dre. he is the baddest dud out there. Much love and respect to you man.
Kash Villlianiat 8-27-2008
it don't matter how many kids you have... when you loose one of your children it's disheartening. dre is not a young man anymore and he should respected like a gentleman not a g or a gent. he will go down as one of the hottest producers of all time and he earned it....
ms. 112at 8-27-2008
you always expect yourself to go before your child in this day and age anything is possiable just goes to show you that celebs are human and they go thru the same realities we face just have to believe in god and trust that he is in charge im praing for him and his family and before you speak on someone u dont know what type of relationship he had with his son i dont care if he had 200 kids its still a terriable situation
KIKIat 8-27-2008
I AM SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT THIS, I WONDER IF THIS IS HIS SON BY MICHELLE OR ANOTHER WOMAN
lakergreggat 8-28-2008
That's so said his dad's a Doctor and he couldn't save him.
I hears that the brothas and sistas that have ever said they'd drop dead if a brotha was nominated for President are starting to drop dead.Bernie Mac,Isaac Hayes and now this Doctor's son.
sharhon18at 8-30-2008
His dad is not a doctor. That's his stage name. He was a rapper, writer, producer, etc in the music industry.
kizzyat 8-31-2008
Lakergregg,
I understand you have a freedom of speech but, please have some sympathy on his family and others. I recently lost my BEST/FAVORITE cousin on Mother's Day bc a stupid A** N***** was jealous of him; he was my aunt only child. However, it is weird that a lot of famous black male's are dying since Barack been nominated. My love go ouy to their families, GOD bless them.
R.I.P. TIM (27) 8/2/80 to 5/11/08
Joshat 8-28-2008
My thoughts and prayers and condolences go out to dr dre and his family