TMZ: Dr. Dre is in intensive care

American rapper and producer Dr. Dre was in intensive care due to an aneurysm of a cerebral vessel, TMZ reported.

The 55-year-old musician was immediately hospitalized on Monday at the Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.

Dr. Dre is considered one of the most important figures in the US rap industry. He is also known for producing the most high-profile albums of other rap artists, including Eminem, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, 2Pac.

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