Dr. Dre’s ‘Still D.R.E.’ video hits one billion views following Super Bowl performance
nme.comDr. Dre‘s ‘Still D.R.E.’ featuring Snoop Dogg has hit one billion views on YouTube following the pair’s Super Bowl performance last weekend.The two hip-hop legends took to the stage during halftime at last Sunday’s (February 13) Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, alongside Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J.
Blige, and special guest 50 Cent.Performing a medley of tracks from across their careers, one song in particular that got fans going at the annual sporting event was Dre and Snoop’s 1999 collaboration ‘Still D.R.E.’, which appeared on Dre’s second studio album, ‘2001’.
The song’s instrumental also played throughout the live telecast.Following the all-star performance, the track’s video – directed by Hype Williams – has now hit one billion views on YouTube.
It’s the first time either Dre or Snoop has crossed one billion views on a video.The video first landed on YouTube in October 2011 – watch it below.Although ‘Still D.R.E.’ – which features additional production from Scott Storch and Mel-Man – peaked at Number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100 following its initial release over 20 years ago, it went on to become a beloved anthem and staple in each artists’ catalogue.The video is iconic for its shots of Dre and Snoop bouncing along the streets of L.A.
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