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MonarC · 01-03-2009, 05:00 PM

The 20-year-old son of rap star Dr Dre died from an overdose of heroin and morphine, the Los Angeles County coroner has said.

The body of Andre Young Jr - named after his father - was found by his mother at the family's home in Los Angeles in August.

After toxicology and other tests, the coroner ruled his death was accidental and said the case was closed.

Dr Dre is a Grammy Award-winning rapper, producer and record executive.

As the founder of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner of Death Row Records, he has produced songs by artists like Eve, Mary J Blige and Snoop Dogg.

He has also overseen the careers of many rappers including Eminem and 50 Cent.

catlover79 · 01-03-2009, 05:35 PM

What a sad week...both John Travolta and Dr. Dre losing kids. Terrible.

littlebelle · 01-19-2009, 10:58 PM

RIP and love to one of the most talented producers of all time.

01-03-2009, 05:00 PM	#1
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	Dr Dre's son died from overdose The 20-year-old son of rap star Dr Dre died from an overdose of heroin and morphine, the Los Angeles County coroner has said. The body of Andre Young Jr - named after his father - was found by his mother at the family's home in Los Angeles in August. After toxicology and other tests, the coroner ruled his death was accidental and said the case was closed. Dr Dre is a Grammy Award-winning rapper, producer and record executive. As the founder of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner of Death Row Records, he has produced songs by artists like Eve, Mary J Blige and Snoop Dogg. He has also overseen the careers of many rappers including Eminem and 50 Cent.

01-03-2009, 05:35 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	What a sad week...both John Travolta and Dr. Dre losing kids. Terrible.
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01-19-2009, 10:58 PM	#3
littlebelle Spell Caster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,659	RIP and love to one of the most talented producers of all time.