Tragedy Strikes as Dr. Dre's Son Dies
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Surdo09
07:56 PMAug 26 2008
It sucks but to be honest but thats life, who cares thats their problem not mine or yours. Do they care what happens to other or when other people die. I don't think so, so why should we care.. Thats my opinion.........
cmhscuteipie
07:17 PMAug 26 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Dr.Dre's son. I will keep his family in my prayers. And for those who want to post rude and insensitive remarks, please don't. Know one knows what happened. It doesnt really matter what happened. The fact is a young man lost his life and regarless of what the cause was, his family and friends are going to suffer. So please, don't post insensitve things. Anyways, I will keep his family and friends in my prayers. Rest In Peace. I am truely sorry.
Infinitxsecretsx
06:14 PMAug 26 2008
you and your family are in my prayers
RaiderGurl1787
05:42 PMAug 26 2008
NO father or mother deserve to bury their children, no matter what the case he was still barely beginning his life. Whatever the toxicology report says doesn't even matter, because at the end of the day he is still gone. My condolences are with the family and just remember God needed him for a reason bigger than all of us can understand!
STRATCAT8262
05:31 PMAug 26 2008
My guess is he was drinking, fell asleep on his back an choked on his own vomit . Still the loss of a child, is a very tragic event my heart go's out to the family .
Garnett109
05:09 PMAug 26 2008
The Rappers are killing their own kiddies with the garbage they sing!
Jal1221
04:54 PMAug 26 2008
Yes, I'm sure Dr. Dre's son had a job working the graveyard shift and that's why he came home at 5:30 am. His strong work ethic is obviously what caused this tragedy. Do you think he had a job delivering papers? Or perhaps as an orderly in a hospital, working the overnights......Maybe stocking shelves at Home Depot.......That must be it. People who are suggesting drugs are clearly way off base here.
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