In the wake of last week’s release of “Straight Outta Compton,” which opened at the top of the box-office, film subject Dr. Dre has seen his history of abusing women return to the spotlight.
Attention has been given to Dee Barnes, the television personality Dre famously assaulted at a party and, and Dre’s former girlfriend Michel’le – with backlash surrounding the film because this part of his history wasn’t addressed in the film.
The music mogul has formally responded, via a statement to the New York Times, where he issued an apology to the women who suffered physical abuse at his hands.
“Twenty five years ago I was a young man drinking too much and in over my head with no real structure in my life,” Dre said. “However, none of this is an excuse for what I did. I’ve been married for 19 years and every day I’m working to be a better man for my family, seeking guidance along the way. I’m doing everything I can so I never remember that man again.
I apologize to the women I’ve hurt. I deeply regret what I did and know that it has forever impacted all of our lives.”
Dre’s business partner Apple issued a statement on his behalf.
“Dre has apologized for the mistakes he’s made in the past and said that he’s not the same person that he was 25 years ago,” Apple said. “We believe his sincerity and after working with him for a year and a half, we have every reason to believe he has changed.”
