Nicole Young

Nicole Young was born Nicole Kendra Plotzker in St. Paul, Minnesota. She studied law and worked as an attorney before becoming closely associated with the entertainment world through her marriage to Dr. Dre.

Her public profile grew through her relationships with prominent professional athletes and musicians. She was first known publicly as Sedale Threatt's wife before becoming recognized as Dr. Dre's wife.

Young studied law and worked as an attorney before her marriage to Dr. Dre. Her career became less prominent in public coverage after she married the music producer and took on family responsibilities.

She later became known as a reality star, adding television work to the public identity she had established through her marriages and media appearances.

Young married former NBA player Sedale Threatt in 1992. The marriage ended in 1995, after which she married music producer Dr. Dre in 1996.

Young and Dr. Dre had two children, a son and a daughter named Truly, who was born in 2001. She also became stepmother to five children from Dr. Dre's previous relationships.

Young and Dr. Dre announced their divorce in June 2020 after 24 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. During the proceedings, Young sought spousal support and made accusations of violent and emotional abuse.

Young accused Dr. Dre of holding a gun at her and punching her in the face. Dr. Dre denied the abuse claims and said they were strategies intended to pressure him for money.