Son of Rap Pioneer Dr. Dre Dead at 20

Andre Young Jr. found after night with friends; cause unknown
By Drew Nelles,  Newser Staff
Posted Aug 26, 2008 4:25 PM CDT
Son of Rap Pioneer Dr. Dre Dead at 20
From left: Proteges 50 Cent and Eminem with Dr. Dre.   (Getty Images)

The son of rap icon Dr. Dre died this weekend in his home northwest of Los Angeles, the Times reports. Andre R. Young Jr., 20, was found dead in his bed Saturday morning after being out with friends the previous evening, an official said; tests to determine cause of death have not yet been completed.
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