Hip-hop legend Dr. Dre is following in the footsteps of rap superstar Jay-Z after signing up to front a new $40 million advertising campaign for computer giant Hewlett-Packard.
In the commercial, the superproducer is shown in his recording studio reaping the benefits of the HP Envy 15 Beats laptop he launched with the company last year.
Famed fashion photographer Annie Leibovitz and comedian Rhys Darby have also filmed new ads for the firm’s latest promotional drive, titled Let’s Be Amazing.
Jay-Z first appeared in adverts for HP in 2006, when he detailed the importance of computer technology in his personal and professional life.
Dr. Dre’s 20-year-old son found dead in LA
Dr. Dre’s 20-year-old son has died, the rapper’s publicist said Tuesday.
“Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr.,” publicist Lori Earl said in a statement.
Young Jr., who was named after his father, was found dead Saturday by his mother at their home in suburban Woodland Hills, county coroner’s Lt. John Kades said.
An autopsy was performed Monday, but the cause of death wasn’t likely to be determined for eight weeks while toxicology tests are done, Kades said.
