Afroman Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 RAPPER Dr Dre was celebrating yesterday after selling a share of his must-have headphones brand for £191MILLION. The 46-year-old US hip-hop star handed over 51 per cent of Beats Electronic to Asian smart phone giant HTC. Dre - who has produced for Eminem and 50 Cent - co-founded the firm just three years ago. The Beats, costing up to £350 a set, have become popular fashion items. Lady GaGa has launched a range and Premier League footballers are seen with them. HTC's Peter Chou said: "It's an exciting brand that's been built around something very special." http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/music/3747825/A-191million-pay-day-for-Dr-Dre.html#mySunComments He shouldn't have sold it too soon. The headphones have been a huge success. Personally I think they are overrated. But, am happy for him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHN DOE Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 woah and he still owns 49% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Somalian Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Rich get richer good on him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Crazy money, the headphones are quite sh*t tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heero Yuy Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Nothing but props to that man, just needs to drop that f*ck*ng album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Casper Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Good on him everyday is payday for Dre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MARVELL Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 the headphones are not sh*t, they're just not worth the high price. good on him though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiNES. Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 is he still bringing out detox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 I cringe every time i see someone wearing a pair. Mugs. But props to Dre 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His-RightPalm Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 I would have sold it all tbh n just gone nuts for the rest of my life hes gt something good there though 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skola Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 damn so they valued the business at £300,000,000 what credit crunch? sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit they look nice but lol @ the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubby Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 What the hell is Beats Electronic? I thought they were made by Monster Cable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZZ Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 I would have sold it all tbh n just gone nuts for the rest of my life hes gt something good there though why you always coming with some stupid statement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goddaz Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 the headphones are not sh*t, they're just not worth the high price. good on him though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revs Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 dat sh*t CRAY headphones are overpriced for their quality but he has done well with the brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His-RightPalm Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 I would have sold it all tbh n just gone nuts for the rest of my life hes gt something good there though why you always coming with some stupid statement? why do u care? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soca Junkie Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Some guy was hyping these headphones to me... The price cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afroman Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 It's def nor sh*t. It's more of a fashion accessory for most. I won't recommend it for mixing in the studio either. The are very comfy. But fore there is that much quality you can get of an mp3 format.. You can get something between the 50 and 150 pound Mark that are just as good IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Marketing [x] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinalBawse Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 191 million lolwut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Doom Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Good on him. Wonder if the community he came from will see any of that. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benicio del Toney Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 He shouldn't have sold it too soon. The headphones have been a huge success. Personally I think they are overrated. But, am happy for him. He sold it at the right time, especially for that amount, hype is dying down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
local Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 I cringe every time i see someone wearing a pair. Mugs. But props to Dre same that bein said, i got thems tours, solos, studios, pros and gagas for your missus all for unbeatable prices hit me up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiNES. Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 dan kno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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