Summary

• Dr. Dre has mentored and guided numerous artists to achieve massive success in the music industry over his three-decade career.
• Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Eminem, 50 Cent and Xzibit are some of the artists who have benefited from Dr. Dre's help and guidance.
• Dr. Dre's influence on these artists has shaped their careers and contributed to their commercial success, proving his ear for talent and his impact in the music industry.

Undoubtedly, American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur Dr. Dre has an ear for talent in music, and he has proven this time and time again over the course three-decade career in the music industry. Dr. Dre does not hold back on helping artists achieve success, and he has lent his helping hand in introducing numerous talents to the world.

The doctor (PhD) executive producer has mentored and nurtured talents to prepare them to the real world. Take a look at the list of artists that was mentored and guided by Dr. Dre to achieve massive success in the music industry.

Take a look at the list of artists that were mentored and guided by Dr. Dre to achieve massive success in the music industry.

Updated October 2023: While Dr. Dre is always on the lookout for new artists, he also enjoys collaborating with artists he has either signed or worked with in the past. Case in point, Dr. Dre and Snoop are working on Snoop's new album, 'Missionary'. While there is no release date as of yet, Dr. Dre is producing the album, the first of Snoop's albums he has done this with since 'Doggystyle'. Though a release date has not been given, both artists are excited for its release, as are their fans.

8 Snoop Dogg

Year Discovered By Dr. Dre: 1992

• Dr. Dre produced Doggystyle (1993)
• Dr. Dre is producing Missionary (TBD)

The career of Snoop Dogg would probably not be as it is today if it weren’t for Dr. Dre. The Drop It Like It’s Hot singer would probably still have made it in the music industry. However, with Dr. Dre's producing skills and advice about the music industry, the road to success was shortened drastically.

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have always had a close relationship. Snoop even appeared on all songs on The Chronic except for one. And with a new album potentially dropping soon that Dr. Dre has produced, the likelihood that several hits will be born from the album is all but assured.

7 Warren G

Year Discovered By Dr. Dre: 1992

• Dr. Dre and Warren G produced music for Poetic Justice soundtrack (1993)
• Dr. Dre mentored Warren G on Regulate... G Funk Era (1994)

Dr. Dre's The Chronic has made a lot of stars. While Snoop Dogg may have been the biggest star on it, the album can also be credited for the success of Warren G.

While Dr. Dre may have discovered Warren G's talent in 1992, given that the two are step-brothers, Dre knew there was talent there from a much earlier time than the early 1990s. This is why Warren G was not only featured on The Chronic, but according to Warren G, via BET, he helped produce it as well.

The Chronic kicked off the West Coast’s run of influential style as well as phenomenal releases. The Party We Will Throw Now singer is one of the biggest proprietors of gangster rap over funky beats which is called the G-Funk genre. Just like Snoop Dogg, Warren G has had a great career thanks to Dr. Dre’s help and guidance.

6 Eminem

Year Discovered By Dr. Dre: 1997

• Dr. Dre co-produced The Slim Shady LP (1999)
• Dr. Dre co-produced The Marshall Mathers LP (2000)
• Dr. Dre co-produced The Eminem Show (2002)

When Eminem entered the rap music industry, it changed forever thanks to his initial commercial success. The race barrier was broken during the course of Eminem’s initial success, and fans of all backgrounds were drawn to his music.

The controversial lyrics of Eminem’s songs combined with his skin color have made him an icon to a lot of fans. However, others saw him as the scapegoat for misogyny, homophobia, violence, and just general debauchery.

Upon hearing Eminem’s Slim Shady EP, Dr. Dre quickly made contact with him and the rest is history. With their first effort in working together, the song Guilty Conscious was born.

5 50 Cent

Year Discovered By Dr. Dre: 2002

• Dr. Dre produced songs on Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2003)

50 Cent is among the artists who received Dr. Dre’s help and guidance to achieve their maximum potential.

The In The Club singer had been in the news for numerous happenings not related to music, despite being one of the hottest artists in the music industry. With Dr. Dre’s guidance, 50 Cent got back on track.

Dr. Dre appeared on 50 Cent’s video for the platinum single In The Club which he also produced along with the tracks like If I Can’t and Heat. Dr. Dre definitely deserves a nod for how 50 Cent’s successful career turned out.

4 Xzibit

Year Discovered By Dr. Dre: 2001

• Dr. Dre produced songs on Restless (2000)

Dr. Dre has been a helping hand in the successful careers of numerous artists these days and that includes the American rapper and Pimp My Ride host Xzibit.

Xzibit built himself a strong underground even before meeting Dr. Dre. But Dr. Dre helped to take Xzibit to the next level with his guidance.

Dr. Dre helped the Get Your Walk On singer crossover from underground artist to mainstream. Xzibit experienced great commercial success thanks to Dre helping him out and featuring him on Eminem’s The Marshall Mathers LP.

3 Kendrick Lamar

Year Discovered By Dr. Dre: 2011

• Dr. Dre produced good kid, m.A.A.d city. (2012)

Although Kendrick Lamar swore that Dr. Dre did not give him a handout on his song The Spiteful Chant, the executive producer definitely lent his helping hand to the It’s On Again singer. It was Dr. Dre who produced m.A.A.d city LP and To Pimp a Butterfly.

While Dr. Dre does not have production credits on either of the albums, K-Dot himself attested to the influence of Dr. Dre on both of the albums.

2 Mez

Year Discovered By Dr. Dre: 2015

• Dr. Dre collaborated with Mez on Compton (2015)

Among the most recent rappers who were mentored and guided by the fitness enthusiast, Dr. Dre is Mez.

Mez is an upcoming artist who absolutely nailed his collaborations on Compton. He is the first verse that is heard rapping on the song. And he set the bar high with Talk About It.

Mez was formerly known as King Mez before changing his rap name to Mez. While he is best known for his collaborative work with Dr. Dre, people should watch out for him. This is because Mez has become quite the writer, producer, and director. There is no telling what the future holds for this talented artist.

1 Anderson .Paak

Year Discovered By Dr. Dre: 2016

• Dr. Dre produced Oxnard (2018)
• Dr. Dre produced Ventura (2019)

Anderson .Paak is definitely one of the unique vocals on Compton. The Leave The Door Open singer appeared on six tracks on the album and Dr. Dre did not hold back in using his voice to balance the wild music in the compilation.

Anderson .Paak has expressed his gratitude towards his mentor Dr. Dre and often professes his love for the producer.

When you’re mentored by Dr. Dre, you are sure to be on top of the game and Anderson .Paak is certainly thankful for Dr. Dre’s help and guidance which helped him establish his career.

Source: BET