Dr. Dre’s Billionaire Status Proves Music Is Just Lead Gen

Dr. Dre finally hitting the Forbes billionaire list at 61 is a reality check for every artist thinking a platinum plaque pays the mortgage. The man didn't get there through bars; he got there because he sold an accessory for a phone he didn't even make. I'll be honest, watching people celebrate a 'win for hip-hop' while they're literally funding a massive corporate hardware exit is the peak of press tour contradictions. Your favorite rapper isn't a mogul because of his flow; he's a salesman who used his reputation to move plastic.

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