Dre, who has produced hit songs for Eminem, Tupac, and Snoop Dogg will be honoured at a ceremony four days before the official Grammys ceremony.
The Recording Academy announced on Friday, 1 November that the Rock & Roll star will be honoured by its Producers and Engineers Wing.
“Dr. Dre is an influential force in music,” said Deborah Dugan, President/CEO of the Recording Academy, in a press release. “Dre breaks boundaries and inspires music creators across every genre. His evolution as a producer solidifies him as a leader of the pack within our industry, and we watch in amazement as he continues to shape the future of music.”
