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		UnethicalHacks on May 28, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Apple Confirms Its $3 Billion Deal for Beats Elect... he owns something like 22% of the company. I read somewhere that this will bring him to approx $800m.

newaccountfool on May 28, 2014 [–]

So it will become rather easy for him to become a billionaire if he invests it correctly. Pretty good for a guy from the streets of Compton.

Bootvis on May 28, 2014 | [–]

If he didn't spend too much he should be a billionaire right now, see [1]. Money quote: "Forbes estimated his net worth at US$270 million in 2012."

[1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Dre#Income

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