Rapper and producer Dr Dre has said he is "doing great and getting excellent care" after receiving medical treatment at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm.
The 55-year-old billionaire record label executive, who was instrumental in the careers of Eminem and 50 Cent, is receiving treatment at Cedars Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles, according to US showbiz website TMZ.
Dr Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, shared an update on Instagram, thanking fans for their support and promising to be home "soon".
He wrote: "Thanks to my family, friends and fans for their interest and well wishes. I'm doing great and getting excellent care from my medical team.
"I will be out of the hospital and back home soon. Shout out to all the great medical professionals at Cedars. One Love!!"
After news broke he was in hospital, Ice Cube, Dr Dre’s close friend and former NWA bandmate, tweeted a picture of the pair together and said: "Send your love and prayers to the homie Dr. Dre."
Send your love and prayers to the homie Dr. Dre. pic.twitter.com/dWSgzunpjj
— Ice Cube (@icecube) January 6, 2021
Snoop Dogg, another close friend and key figure on the early 1990s hip-hop scene, also shared a message of support on social media.
He wrote on Instagram: "GET WELL DR DRE WE NEED U CUZ."
