March 18th 2024.
In a recent interview with James Corden on SiriusXM's This Life of Mine, Dr. Dre opened up about the life-changing experience he had after suffering from a brain aneurysm in 2021. As a hip-hop mogul, he has always been focused on his career and success, but this health scare made him realize the true value of life.
Looking back on that fateful day, Dre remembers feeling a strange sensation behind his right ear while spending time with his son at home. He initially brushed it off and thought he could just take a nap, but his son's friend insisted on taking him to the hospital. After a stop at an urgent care facility, he was told that his condition was serious and he needed to go to the hospital immediately.
The next thing he remembers is waking up in the ICU two weeks later. The doctors informed him that he had suffered from three strokes and he was lucky to have survived. This was a wake-up call for Dre, who had always been conscious of his physical health and regularly worked out. He couldn't understand how this could have happened to him, but he soon learned that high blood pressure is hereditary in Black men and is often referred to as the 'silent killer'.
Leaving the hospital, Dre had a newfound appreciation for life. He couldn't help but wonder if there was anything he could have done to prevent the aneurysm. However, he soon realized that it was something he had no control over and could happen to anyone at any time. This realization made him cherish every moment and be grateful for every day.
Despite the health scare, Dre did not make any drastic lifestyle changes as he understood that this was something he couldn't control. However, he did make sure to keep a check on his blood pressure regularly, as advised by his doctors. Unfortunately, his journey to recovery wasn't over yet, as he suffered from three separate strokes in the following two weeks.
But true to his resilient nature, Dre bounced back a year later with a legendary performance at the Super Bowl halftime show, featuring some of the biggest names in the music industry. He also received the Global Impact Award at the Grammys and is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this month.
For Dre, this experience has been a humbling reminder to cherish every moment and take care of his health. He hopes that his story will encourage others, especially Black men, to prioritize their health and not take it for granted.
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