Dr. Dre's 20-Year-Old Son Found Dead At Home

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Published: Tuesday - August 26, 2008
Words by Ronnie Gamble

Dr. Dre (Photo: Interscope)

Andre Young Jr., the son of legendary hip-hop producer Dr. Dre, was found dead at his home in Woodland Hills, California on Saturday morning (August 23). He was just 20 years old.

According to LA Weekly, Young had returned home from a night out at around 5:30 a.m. When his mother went to check on him at about 10 a.m. the next morning, he was unresponsive.

She dialed 911, and when help arrived, efforts to revive him were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The cause of death is unknown, pending completion of a toxicology report. Police, however, do not suspect any foul play.

A spokesperson for Dr. Dre issued the following statement Tuesday (August 26) on the rapper's behalf: "Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr. Please respect his family's grief and privacy at this time."

Following the news, fans have flocked to Dr. Dre's MySpace page, offering their condolences and wishing the family strength.

"Our prayers are with you and your family," wrote one fan.

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COMMENTS (16)

Nellie " Baby Blue" Says:
Thursday - August 28, 2008 at 3:20pm

RIP LIL' DRE, much luv

Tone Says:
Thursday - August 28, 2008 at 2:31pm

Some of yall need to show some respect, who cares about that Detox album...a man's son is dead. How would you feel if it were you kids. Show some respect and have common sense. Dre, you and your family will be in my prayers and thoughts. Stay strong

jaytee Says:
Thursday - August 28, 2008 at 4:32am

just wanna say much respect to u DR DRE, the muthafucka dat got me thru my day n den sum, damn, dre, i can't even let u know how losin ur son cud fuck wit u, cuz i wudnt know, keep ur head up up, i feel ur pain man, much luv, PEACE

dirty negro Says:
Wednesday - August 27, 2008 at 8:10pm

damn that must've been SOME CHRONIC he smoked !!!!!

~olga~ Says:
Wednesday - August 27, 2008 at 3:01pm

pour a little Louis out for Dre's son. R.I.P to ur son. Dre have peace of mind

Philly-O Says:
Wednesday - August 27, 2008 at 10:44am

The man's son dies, and some of y'all are bitchin' about Detox gettin' pushed back further because of this??? Fuck that, show some goddamn respect.

MR. HIGH DEFINTION Says:
Wednesday - August 27, 2008 at 2:53am

Damn iit Detox is gonna be on hold because of this I'm mad now he gonna have 2 add on 2 his lyrics about his sons death & shyt that's sad but at da same tyme iit is gonna either make his life for the better or worst feel me??

colby miller Says:
Wednesday - August 27, 2008 at 1:58am

fuck that kid now detox wont come out for 8 more years

Ice-T Says:
Wednesday - August 27, 2008 at 1:57am

That nigga was fake. actin all hard while his daddy got millions. tha boy was rich but he rap like he was slangin and bangin dumb ass nigga should have did something positive. by tha way fuc soulja boy and remember to watch law and order SVU.

Watts UP Says:
Wednesday - August 27, 2008 at 12:35am

Anybody think big Suge got something to do with it? I don't think dre and his fam is welcome in Compton no more. What yall think?

Mike Says:
Tuesday - August 26, 2008 at 10:02pm

Damn R.I.P. Lil' DRE, Another sad TRAGEDY.. Damn My thought's & Prayers are with Dr.Dre and His Wife and FAMILY.... I have 2 KIDS and I don't know what I would do if It was my own... So AGAIN REST IN PEACE ANDRE " Lil' DRE" Young Jr.

Booya Says:
Tuesday - August 26, 2008 at 7:12pm

v racer show some damn respect. Anyway R.I.P Lil' Dre. My prayers go out to the family!!!

v racer Says:
Tuesday - August 26, 2008 at 6:42pm

Rap has destroyed many. What goes around comes around.

Elina Says:
Tuesday - August 26, 2008 at 5:31pm

Please keep Dr.Dre and his fam and close friends in your prayers.....The good die too young

KYJurisDoctor Says:
Tuesday - August 26, 2008 at 4:30pm

We wish Dr. Dre and his family God's speed. OsiSpeaks.com

yelp!_im expecting Says:
Tuesday - August 26, 2008 at 4:22pm

Yeah I heard this story earlier...that's jacked up!..we lose someone everyday that may not be close to us or we not know them or we may have for them...all im sayin is love your love ones ta death and I'll keep dr.dre and his family in my prayers...things happen for unknown reasons or maybe unecessary reasons but keep ur love ones at heart!...