It doesn't take a genius to understand that the level of Dr. Dre endorsements on the market far exceeds his musical output.
Before you start to criticize the good ol' Doc, consider this: He was one of only five rappers on the Forbes 2011 Hip-Hop list to register a net worth over $100 million, clocking in at around $125 million. And while that still may not be enough to assuage fans of Dre's legendary music and iconic production, let's, for a second, examine some of the Dr. Dre endorsements.
From the culturally pervasive 'Beats by Dr.Dre' headphones to his deal with Hewlett-Packard, Dr. Dre has shown a rapper licensing his name to corporations doesn't necessarily have to mean full-scale selling out or releasing inferior products.
And his back account is flush because of it. According to the Forbes 2011 Hip-Hop list, Andre Young's Dr. Dre endorsements brought him $14 million.
Not bad for someone who didn't release an album last year. Not bad at all.
26 Dr Dre Endorsements
26
TouchPad: Like Nothing Else (Sponsored)
25
Tattoo Tour Documentaries
The Mister Cartoon Vans Mini-Movie is Riveting
24
Jewel Earbuds
Lady Gaga Heartbeats Headphones for Beats by Dr. Dre
23
Blinged-Out Headphones
The Crystalroc Dr. Dre Beats Headsets Look as Good as They Sound
22
Launching Gangsters' Music Careers
21
Vinyl Musician Portraits
'Icons' from Mr. Brainwash is Made Entirely Out of Broken Records & CDs
20
Headphones-Inspired Timepieces
The Beats by Dr. Dre Watch Adapts for the Wrist
19
Rapper-Approved Earbuds
Monster ‘Beats by Dr. Dre' Tour Headphones
18
Televised Hip-Hop Therapy
Snoop Dogg Invites Chris Brown and Rihanna on His Talk Show
17
Government-Subsidized Beer
Kid Rock's Detroit Brew Gets Badass Tax Incentive
16
Rapper Alcohol
Dr. Dre Launches Cognac & Vodka Range and Detox Album
15
Exposing Narcissism
Dr. Drew Pinsky Calls Out Lindsay Lohan & Media Enablers
14
Hip Hop Lego
Rap Gets Its Shot at Lego Album Cover Recreation
13
Rapper Headphones
Sleek by 50 Cent are for OG Audiophiles With Street Cred
12
Sporty Hip-Hop Headsets
Powerbeats Sport Headphones is the Perfect Fit for Training Athletes
11
Monstrous Crimson Audiophiles
Blast Music with the Monster ClarityHD Model One Loudspeakers
10
Thrilling 3D Sound
The Plan B Beats Audio Clip Demonstrates 3D Music Technology
9
Rapper-Renovated Laptops
Dr. Dre Remasters the HP Envy to Make a Music-Ready Computer
8
Studded Earbuds
The Heartbeats 2.0 Lady Gaga High Performance In-Ear Headphones are for the Masses
7
90s Rap Resurrections
Death Row Records is Rising from the Dead for Video Games
6
Cruising Rapper Commercials
Imported From Detroit Dr. Dre Ad Gives Chrysler Street Cred
5
Funkified 70s Earbuds
Monster 'Gratitude' Headphones Are an Earth, Wind & Fire Collaboration
4
Melodic Massagers
Igogo MP3 Massager Brings Music to Muscle Relaxation
3
Medication-Securing Lockboxes
Dr. Drew Pinsky Adds Rx Lockers to Rehab Repertoire
2
Charitable Autographed Footwear
Charity Hillsides Foster Soles Auctions Celeb-Signed Shoes
1
Gangster TV Raps
The Cast of Glee's Hip Hop Video is Undeniably Entertaining
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Supreme Presents a MF DOOM Collection for the FW23 Season
Highly Affordable Fashion Launches
Kanye West Alters Prices to $20 On YEEZY SUPPLY Drop
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Action Bronson and New Balance Present New 1906 Sneakers
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Motorola Marks 95th Anniversary with Exclusive Razr+ Bundle
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Stüssy and Beats Unite to Debut the 'Studio Pro Headphones'
Precision Studio Headphone Models
The Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Headphones Have an Open-Back Design
Sporty Gem-Encrusted Earbuds
The Solomon x Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Have an Icy Finish
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These Headphones Offer Premium Sound & Aesthetic Appeal
Long-Lasting Wireless Earbuds
Beats Introduces the Solo Buds with Impressive Battery Life
Revolutionary Wireless Headphones
Sony WF-1000XM5: A Leap Forward in True Wireless Experience
Professional Studio-Grade Headphones
The Audeze MM-100 Headphones Boast Planar Magnetic Drivers
Hip Hop-Themed Purple Boots
Timberland Presents the New Hip Hop Royalty Boot with Stencil
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Bugatti and Master & Dynamic Reveal Latest Headphones Collection
Collaboration Design Headphone Models
The Beats Fit Pro x Fragment Earbuds Come in Two Colors
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The Beats x Melody Ehsani Powerbeats Pro are Charming
High-Tech Air-Purifying Masks
Dyson Launches Headphones and an Air Purifying Device in One
Virtually Outfitted Landmarks
JD Sports Dressed Big Ben in a Nuptse 1996 Jacket by The North Face
Chic Affordable Wireless Headphones
The Haylou S35 ANC Boast 60 Hours of Battery Life
Record-Breaking Celebratory Sneakers
The Surgeon and Nike Present the Moment LeBron 20 Sneaker
Wizard-Themed Dynamic Earbuds
Redmi Introduces the Themed 'Redmi Buds 4 Harry Potter (HP) Edition'
Fourth-Generation Studio Headphones
The Beats Solo 4 Headphones Offer 50 Hours of Battery Life
Actor-Starring Collaborative Fashion
The Elder Statesman and UGG Join Forces on a Capsule
Collaborative Leather Luxe Headphones
CELINE and Master & Dynamic Design the M&D MH40 Headphones
Off-Ear Runner Headphones
The Sony Float Run Headphones Work Seamlessly for Outdoor Athletes
Affordable Dermatologist-Developed Products
HH Science™ Launched an Affordable Skincare Line
Character-Themed Leather Boots
Dr. Martens Partners with BT21 for a Series of Footwear Designs
Printing-Inspired Footwear
Taylor Tabbs Re-Imagines the Converse Mid-Tops with HP Aesthetics
Visible Component Headphones
The Conceptual Nothing Head (1) Headphones are Futuristic
60s-Inspired Headphone Models
Master & Dynamic MH40 Wireless Applied Art Forms Headphones are Chic
Music-Informed Fashion Collections
Roc Nation and Moncler Join Forces on a New Capsule
Jamaican Artist-inspired Fashion Lines
Bianca Saunders & Farah Tapped Lee “Scratch” Perry's Legacy
Streetwear-Branded Headphones
The Master & Dynamic X BAPE Collection is Ideal for Audiophiles
Rapper-Backed Trilogy Merchandise
KAWS and Kid Cudi Debut the 'Man on the Moon' Box Set and Merch
Low-Cost Pro-Grade Headphones
The Raycon Everyday Pro Series Includes Headphones and Earbuds
Local Community-Supporting Partnerships
The NFL and the Shoe Surgeon Launch Youth Activations
Rapper-Backed Sporty Streetwear
NFL and OVO Launch a New Collection of Streetwear Designs
Neurodegenerative Disease-Detecting Earbuds
These High-Tech Earbuds Can Spot Signs Of Alzheimer's
Noise-Cancelling Gaming Headphones
These High-End Headphones Can Curb Ambient Noise By 25 Decibels
Flight-Inspired Collaborative Apparel
The Elderstatesman and Air Drake Launch a Capsule Together
Co-Branded Fashion Capsules
Skechers Partnered with Diane von Frustenberg on 'Endless Kisses'
Hip-Hop-Commemorating Shoes
Timberland Launches a New Purple Boot Inspired by Hip Hop's Origins
Eye-Catching Designer Rugs
The Drenthe Heath Rug by Claudy Jongstra is Unique and Pricy
AI-Powered Health Offices
Forward Health Debuts a New Self-Contained Doctors Office
High-Tech Cyber Headphones
Neurable Taps Master & Dynamic to Enhance its Brain-Sensing Headphones
Bone-Conduction Bluetooth Headsets
These Headphones Are Ideal For Both Business & Lifestyle Use
Hip Hop-Inspired Menswear
HIDDEN.NY Partners with Rap Group N.E.R.D On New Apparel Capsule
Celebrity-Headed Haircare Lines
Beyoncé Announces Her New Haircare Line: Cécred on Instagram
Content House-Backed Collections
FaZe Clan and Nike Debut a New Apparel and Footwear Collaboration
Hip Hop-Honoring High-Top Sneakers
Nike Launches a New Air Force 1 High in a Classics Colorway
Hip-Hop Heritage Jerseys
Mitchell & Ness Partners with Brands to Launch a Special Jersey Range
Personalized AI Album Covers
Hennessy Created an AI Tool That Turns Selfies into Hip-Hop Album Art
Singer-Endorsed Wireless Earbuds
Beats and Alo Yoga Recruit Tyla to Showcase the New Beats Fit Pro
Luxury Car-Branded Eyewear
BMW Eyewear Revealed it New Spring/Summer Collection
All-Purpose Drum Kits
Anderson .Paak and Ludwig Debut a Limited-Edition Snare Drum Kit
Online Consultation AI Nurses
Hippocratic AI and Nvidia Present a Digital Healthcare Solution
Athlete-Inspired Dramatic Sneakers
Nike and Off-White Join Forces on the Sheed Air Force 1 Mid
Patient-Created Sneakers
The Doernbecher Freestyle XIX Collection Shares Six Storytelling Designs
Luxury Open-Concept Earphones
The Yamaha YH-5000 Headphones Will Arrive in 2023
Revolutionary In-Ear Monitors
The 'UE Premier' Monitors Boast An Incredible 21 Drivers Per Piece
Gamified Music-Making Machines
The 'Beat Machine' Has a Full-Size Arcade Game Design
Aftermarket AR Headset Straps
The BandWerk Apple Vision Pro Head Band Elevates the Device
Designer-Led Nostalgic Capsules
Daniel Arsham & Dr. Seuss Enterprises Delight Kids & Grown-Ups
Haute Hi-Res Audio Earbuds
The Nothing Ear (2) Black Earbuds Have 11.6mm Custom Drivers
Wellness-Focused Retailer Ranges
Target is Welcoming More Than 1,000 Wellness Products
Rapper-Backed Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Debuts its First Collaboration with Drake's OVO Label
Sleek Celebrity-Backed Eyeglasses
Porsche Design and Patrick Dempsey Unite for an Eyewear Capsule
Luxurious Jewelry-Like Headphones
The beyerdynamic XELENTO Earphones Have the TESLA.11 Driver
Streetwear-Branded Punching Bags
Justin Reed Delivers a Custom Chrome Hearts Punching Bag
Luxurious Graphic Retro-Tinged Fashion
YSL Presents The Vintage Collection of Band Merch
Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids
Sennheisesr Launches its New Modern Wireless Hearing Aids
Expansive Graphic-Detailed Streetwear
Drama Call Presents its New Collection for the Season
Rapper-Starred Streetwear Campaigns
Loyle Carner Stars in New Always Do What You Should Do Series
Rapper-Backed Apparel Capsules
OVO Recruits Snoop Dogg, Birdman, and More for an NFL Capsule
Hip-Hop Festival-Inspired Skateboarding Capsules
DGK Collaborates with the Rolling Loud Festival
Rapper-Backed Fashion Capsules
Soulja Boy Releases a Fashion Collection with Sprayground
Minimal Affordable Sub-Labels
Target Presents its Own No-Frills Brand with Minimal Design
Celebrity Sportswear Capsules
Adidas Unveils the 'Z.N.E. Collection' for its New Sportswear Label
Rapper-Honoring Skate Sneakers
Vans Honors Mac Miller with an Authentic Sneaker Model
Artist-Designed Headphones
Beats By Dre Taps Melody Ehsani For New Powerbeats Pro Design
Ergonomic Open-Style Headphones
The Sennheiser HD 660S2 Headphones Offer Impressive Acoustics
Music-Inspired Campaigns
The New Pepsi Campaign Features Bad Bunny
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Creative Sensemore Air Earbuds Offer Control Over Performance
Artistic Musician-Backed Merch
Pharrell's JOOPITER Label Launches the 'Just Phriends' Merchandise
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N*E*R*D Delivers the New 20 Years Strong Collection
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Virtual Health Memberships
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