Rap legend's son dies
2008-08-26 20:46
Los Angeles - Dr Dre's son has died.
Andre Young jnr, 20, was reported to be unresponsive when his mother Nicole Young checked on him at around 10:00 on Saturday, so she immediately called emergency services to her Woodland Hills house.
It is not yet known how Andre died, but toxicology tests are being carried out to determine the cause of death.
Dre's publicist released the statement, "Dr Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young jnr. Please respect his family's grief and privacy at this time."
It has been claimed Andre went out on Friday night, before returning home at 05:30.
Dre - whose real name is Andre Young snr - is an award winning producer, who first became famous as a member of rap group NWA.
Dre, who is currently working on new album Detox, is also credited with discovering rap stars Enimem, 50 Cent and Snoop Dogg.
The 43-year-old star also has four other children.
He has a 17-year-old son Marcel with his ex-lover, singer Michel'le as well as two children with his ex-wife Nicole Threatt, 11-year-old son Truth and daughter Truly, seven.
Dre is also the biological father of rapper Hood Surgeon. - Bang Showbiz.com
An earlier version of this story was incorrect in that it reported that Andre Young jnr's mother was Nicole.
- Bang