What happened to Andre Young Jr?

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The 20-year-old son of veteran rapper Dr. Dre died in August from an overdose of heroin and morphine, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office said on Friday. Andre Young Jr was found dead by his mother at his Los Angeles home after spending a night out with friends.

How did Dr Dre son passed away?

Dre’s fourth child, Andre R Young Jr, tragically died of a drug overdose aged 20 in August 2008. He had reportedly been out with friends the night before and was discovered in bed by his mother in their California home.

How old is Andre Young Jr?

20 years (1988–2008)Andre Young Jr. / Age at death

Young was 20 years old. Dre’s representatives confirmed Young’s death on Tuesday, saying in a statement that, “Dr Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr. Please respect his family’s grief and privacy at this time.” Young was discovered in his bed around 10:30 am on Saturday, the coroner’s spokesperson said.

Has Dr Dre almost died?

Dre suffered a brain aneurysm and almost bit it. It happened in the midst of his contentious divorce from his then-wife Nicole Young.

How did Dr. Dre lose his brother?

When he was just one-year-old Dr Dre’s brother Jerome passed away from pneumonia. He also lost half brother Tyree, who he dedicated the last song on, Chronic 2001, ‘The Message’, to.

Who was Dr Dre’s son?

Andre Young Jr.
Marcel YoungTruice YoungCurtis Young
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When did Dr Dre have his first child?

Curtis is Dre’s first born child. He welcomed the son with 15-year-old Cassandra Joy Greene, his girlfriend at the time, when he was 16 in Dec. 1981.

Did Dr. Dre hit Michel Le?

According to TMZ’s story, the letter denies that Dre ever abused Michel’le in the first place. Michel’le’s allegations against Dr. Dre were given new life upon the release of the N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton.