Dr. Dre pledges $10 million donation for Compton High performing arts center

Hip hop mogul, serial and social entrepreneur, Andre Romelle Young (“Dr. Dre”) is giving back to his community. He has pledged US$10 million toward the construction of a performing arts center at Compton High School.

The Compton Unified School District said Thursday that the rapper-producer will help raise additional funds for the new facility, which is expected to break ground in 2020.

The Compton native said in a statement that his goal is to “provide kids with the kind of tools and learning they deserve.” The performing arts center will feature digital production equipment and a 1,200-seat theater.

Dre is an original member of N.W.A who released his debut solo album, “The Chronic,” in 1992. He is also the co-founder of Beats Electronics, which Apple acquired in 2014 for more than US$3 billion.

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