01/29/2016

In Hip Hop History Today “Dr. Dre and Eminem Release Forgot About Dre” Jan 29, 2000

“Forgot About Dre” is a Grammy Award-winning single from Dr. Dre’s 2001, featuring vocals from rapper Eminem. The track reached No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 14 on the U.S. R&B chart, No. 32 on the U.S. Pop chart, and No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart. Released as the album’s second single on January 29, 2000, like “Still D.R.E.”, the song addresses Dre’s critics in a defiant manner, as Dre announces his return to the hip-hop scene and reminds listeners of his significant influence on the genre.