REVEALED: Dr Dre DOES have a prenup with estranged wife Nicole Young that could prevent her getting half of his $800M fortune as divorce papers show the pair split shortly after the coronavirus lockdown

  • Dr Dre filed his response to wife Nicole Young's divorce petition on Wednesday 
  • Court documents reveal the couple does have a prenuptial agreement in place 
  • Young, 50, filed for divorce last month citing irreconcilable differences and seeking spousal support and division of their property
  • The rapper has agreed to pay spousal support but says the splitting of assets should be governed by their prenup 
  • Young had reportedly not mentioned the couple's agreement in her filing 

Dr Dre has responded to wife Nicole Young's petition for divorce, revealing the couple does have a prenuptial agreement in place that could prevent her from getting half of his $800million fortune.

Young, 50, filed for divorce last month, citing irreconcilable differences and seeking spousal support and division of their property, which is reported to be worth $60million. 

The rapper, 55, filed his response in court on Wednesday, agreeing to pay spousal support, but said the division of assets should be determined by their prenuptial agreement, TMZ reported. 

Earlier reports stated the pair did not have a prenup as Young did not mention the agreement in her filing. 

Split! The latest filing comes after Young, 50, filed for divorce on June 29, citing irreconcilable differences, at the time of her filing sources told TMZ there was not a prenup (the couple pictured above in 2018)

Split! The latest filing comes after Young, 50, filed for divorce on June 29, citing irreconcilable differences, at the time of her filing sources told TMZ there was not a prenup (the couple pictured above in 2018) 

Dre is being represented by high-powered celebrity divorce lawyer, Laura Wasser, who filed on his behalf. 

His paperwork also noted the date of separation as March 27, weeks after the coronavirus lockdown began. 

It also came a month after Dre gave an interview in February discussing his wife's plans for his birthday celebration.

Dre, who is said to be worth an estimated $800million, rose to prominence as the founder of Death Row Records in the 1990s before launching his hugely lucrative Beats Electronics brand in 2006. 

The rapper, who is also the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment, married Nicole on May 25, 1996. She was formerly married to NBA player Sedale Threatt. 

Young, who is a lawyer herself, is being represented by celebrity attorney Samantha Spector in the divorce. 

The pair share two adult children together, daughter Truly Young, 19, and son Truice Young, 23. 

Flash back: Dr. Dre and his wife Nicole Young in 2001 at the film premiere of The Wash in Los Angeles. Divorce documents show the pair separated in March this year

Flash back: Dr. Dre and his wife Nicole Young in 2001 at the film premiere of The Wash in Los Angeles. Divorce documents show the pair separated in March this year 

Family man: Dr. Dre with his wife Nicole Young and their daughter Truly Young at The Defiant Ones special screening at the Ritzy Picturehouse on March 15, 2018 in London

Family man: Dr. Dre with his wife Nicole Young and their daughter Truly Young at The Defiant Ones special screening at the Ritzy Picturehouse on March 15, 2018 in London

They made their last public appearance as a couple at the Tom Ford fashion show with their daughter Truly in February this year. 

The same month, Dre talked about his birthday plans that included his wife, during an interview with BigBoyTV.  

He said: 'I decided to just keep it low-key this time — I'm going to have a few friends over and my wife is going to do a crab boil for me. I love crab. We're just going to kick it, kick it in my backyard.'

Dre has often posted sweet messages about his marriage on his Instagram, revealing in 2018 that he has whisked his wife away to New York via helicopter to see the musical Hamilton for their 22nd wedding anniversary. 

A year earlier he proudly posted a tribute writing: 'Married 21 years!!! The Defiant Ones!!!' a reference to the documentary about Dre and his music industry legend friend Jimmy Iovine. 

However, it now appears that things have turned sour, as his wife Young has hired high-powered Hollywood attorney Spector, whose notable clients include Jenna Dewan and Amber Heard. 

The high life: Dre whisked away his wife to New York in 2018 for a romantic trip to New York to see Hamilton

The high life: Dre whisked away his wife to New York in 2018 for a romantic trip to New York to see Hamilton 

Love story: The tough guy rapper posted this sweet snap in 2018, celebrating his 22nd anniversary with Nicole

Love story: The tough guy rapper posted this sweet snap in 2018, celebrating his 22nd anniversary with Nicole 

Des res: Dre purchased this $40 million home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles in 2014 from its previous owners, NFL player Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen

Des res: Dre purchased this $40 million home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles in 2014 from its previous owners, NFL player Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen

And there appears to be a lot at stake as the terms of their prenup remain unknown.

In 2014, the music company that Dre established, Beats, was sold to Apple for $3billion, which lead to him being hailed as the 'first billionaire in hip-hop' though Forbes recently pegged his wealth at $800million.

The same year, the rapper purchased a $40million home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles in from its previous owners, NFL player Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen. 

In 2001, it was reported that Dre earned a total of about $52million from selling part of his share of Aftermath Entertainment to Interscope Records, as well as producing the mega-hit Family Affair by Mary J. Blige.  

Meanwhile, Dre has had a complicated personal life and has six children, four sons and two daughters, by five different women.

He was just 16 when he and his then-15-year-old girlfriend Cassandra Joy Green had their first child together, a son named Curtis. Dre did not meet his son until 20 years later, according to multiple reports.

Then in 1983, Dre welcomed a daughter named La Tanya Danielle Young with Lisa Johnson. 

Back in the studio: Two days ago, rapper Snoop Dogg revealed that he is once again working with the iconic hip-hop producer on new music

Back in the studio: Two days ago, rapper Snoop Dogg revealed that he is once again working with the iconic hip-hop producer on new music

Famous: Dre and wife Nicole pictured with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West at Sean Combs 50th birthday bash on December 14, 2019 in Los Angeles

Famous: Dre and wife Nicole pictured with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West at Sean Combs 50th birthday bash on December 14, 2019 in Los Angeles

His son Andre Young Jr., tragically died aged 20 in 2008 after a reported drug overdose. He had been the subject of a paternity dispute in 1990 when his mother, Jenita Porter, filed a lawsuit seeking $5,000 of child support per month. 

Dre also has a son named Marcel with the singer Michel'le, who was born in 1988. 

In 2015, Dre was forced to issue a public apology after many women came forward to accuse him of abuse, including his ex Michel'le, '90s female rapper Tairrie B, and hip-hop journalist Dee Barnes. 

He did not address each allegation individually, but said in a statement: 'Twenty-five years ago I was a young man drinking too much and in over my head with no real structure in my life.'

'However, none of this is an excuse for what I did. I’ve been married for 19 years and every day I’m working to be a better man for my family, seeking guidance along the way. I’m doing everything I can so I never resemble that man again.'

He added: 'I apologize to the women I've hurt. I deeply regret what I did and know that it has forever impacted all of our lives.' 

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