As per Cedars-Sinai Hospital reports, the renowned rapper and producer Dr. Dre narrowly dodged death following a brain aneurysm and subsequent strokes.
In a recent interview on SiriusXM’s This Life of Mine with James Corden, Dr. Dre recounted the harrowing experience of waking up with excruciating pain behind his right ear in 2021. Despite attempting to dismiss it as fatigue, he was persuaded by his son’s friend to seek medical attention. Upon arrival at urgent care, the severity of his condition became apparent.
“Next thing you know, I’m blacking out. I’m in and out of consciousness, and I ended up in the ICU. I was there for two weeks,” he revealed, recounting the doctors’ remarks about his fortunate survival.
This health scare prompted Dr. Dre to reassess his lifestyle, discovering previously undetected high blood pressure. Despite his dedication to fitness, he was unaware of this underlying condition, commonly referred to as the “silent killer” in Black men. Reflecting on the experience, Dr. Dre emphasized the importance of regular health check-ups.
Regarding his recovery, Dr. Dre admitted uncertainty about significant lifestyle changes but acknowledged a newfound appreciation for life. “It’s crazy, so now knowing that I had no control over that. It’s just something that could happen out of the blue. You wake up and you go, ‘Shit. OK, I’m here,” he stated.
In a separate podcast appearance on Workout the Doubt in 2022, Dr. Dre revealed that his family was advised to say their final goodbyes during his hospitalization. Fortunately, he defied the odds, and his loved ones didn’t need to bid him farewell.
Dr. Dre’s resilience and survival serve as a reminder of the unpredictability of life and the importance of prioritizing health. As an influential figure in the rap and hip-hop community, his story serves as a wake-up call for others to prioritize their well-being.