With the August 7th release of Compton: A Soundtrack by Dr. Dre, we decided to take a look back at a rare glimpse of the man himself – way back when Andre Romelle Young was still working on his doctorate. Here are a collection of pictures, featuring Dr. Dre from his days with the World Class Wreckin’ Cru.

Courtesy: Kru-Cut, Epic, Macola Records

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