But the legal issue that followed Dr. Dre and shadowed his every move, was his alleged treatment of women. At least three women have come forward, at various times, accusing the rapper of assault and abuse, reported The New York Times. None of this was portrayed in the biopic Straight Outta Compton.
Denise "Dee" Barnes, who sued him back in 1992, said in a 2005 Gawker article that Dr. Dre slammed her to the wall and put his knee on her back, trying to choke her. They were in the bathroom of the Po Na Souk nightclub. She believes it was an interview with Ice Cube that angered him. Barnes said she experiences migraines as a result of the attack.
Dr. Dre also allegedly attacked rapper Tairrie B., a female rapper who was signed to his label, back in the '90s, reports Medium. Tairrie B. had recorded a song dissing NWA, and Dr. Dre did not take this lightly. He confronted her at the 1990 Grammys and punched her twice. She said she was paid to drop charges, or else her album would never come out.
The singer Michel'le was in a relationship with Dr. Dre for six years. They have a son together. But Michel'le said he would hit her often and broke her nose. She told The New York Times Dr. Dre even cracked her rib.
Dr. Dre issued an apology in 2015, expressing sorrow to the women he hurt, and claiming he was a different man now.
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