Dr. Dre Suffers Three Strokes Following Brain Aneurysm: Report

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Dr. Dre has had three strokes since being hospitalized with a brain aneurysm in January 2021.
Sources report that Dr. Dre suffered the first stroke on March 8, followed by two more on March 9 and March 17.
Dr. Dre Suffers Three Strokes Following Brain Aneurysm: Report

Dr. Dre has had three strokes since being hospitalized with a brain aneurysm in January 2021, according to sources.


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Confidence

70%

Doubts
  • It is not clear if Dr. Dre's condition has improved since the last stroke.
  • Sources have not confirmed whether any of the strokes were caused by a recurrence of his brain aneurysm.

Sources

76%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Dr. Dre reveals he's had 3 strokes since suffering a brain aneurysm in 2021

ABC7 News (KABC-TV / ABC7 Los Angeles) Monday, 18 March 2024 21:30
  • Unique Points
    • Dr. Dre had three strokes since suffering from a brain aneurysm in 2021
    • High blood pressure might have been the cause of the strokes
    • Dre kicked off his solo career in 1992 with the release of his 'The Chronic' album, which has been certified triple platinum by the RIAA
  • Accuracy
    • Dre said he didn't know he had high blood pressure, and called it a 'silent killer'
    • Untreated high blood pressure is a risk factor for cerebral aneurysms.
    • Around 55% of Black adults have high blood pressure.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author claims that Dr. Dre had three strokes since suffering from a brain aneurysm in 2021 without providing any evidence to support this claim. This is a lie by omission as there are no sources cited or quoted to back up this statement.
    • Dr. Dre revealed that he's had three strokes since suffering from a brain aneurysm in 2021
    • He went on to say that high blood pressure might have been the cause of the strokes.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing Dr. Dre's Grammy awards and his upcoming Hollywood star on the Walk of Fame as evidence of his contributions to music and popular culture. Additionally, there is a statement made about high blood pressure being the cause of strokes which could be considered inflammatory rhetoric.
    • Dr. Dre was awarded seven Grammy awards.
  • Bias (85%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

66%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Dr. Dre said he ignored the symptoms of a brain aneurysm that almost killed him, and called high blood pressure a 'silent killer'

Business Insider Eammon Jacobs Tuesday, 19 March 2024 04:05
  • Unique Points
    • Dr. Dre had three strokes after being hospitalized with an aneurysm in January 2021 at the height of the COVID pandemic.
    • Untreated high blood pressure is a risk factor for cerebral aneurysms.
    • Around 55% of Black adults have high blood pressure.
  • Accuracy
    • High blood pressure might have been the cause of the strokes
  • Deception (50%)
    The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author claims that Dr. Dre ignored the symptoms of a brain aneurysm that nearly killed him in 2021 and called high blood pressure a 'silent killer'. However, this is not supported by any evidence presented in the article. Secondly, while it is true that untreated high blood pressure can increase the risk of strokes, there are no studies cited to support this claim. Thirdly, Dr. Dre's statement about Black men being more likely to have high blood pressure and experience severe symptoms is not supported by any evidence presented in the article.
    • The author claims that Dr. Dre ignored the symptoms of a brain aneurysm that nearly killed him in 2021, but this claim is not supported by any evidence presented in the article.
  • Fallacies (70%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when Dr. Dre claims that high blood pressure is a silent killer without providing any evidence or citing any sources. This statement implies that the condition should be taken seriously and acted upon, but it lacks credibility as there are no references provided to support this claim.
    • Dr. Dre claimed that high blood pressure is a 'silent killer' without providing any evidence or citing any sources.
  • Bias (80%)
    The author of the article is Eammon Jacobs. The site that published this article is Business Insider. In the body of the article, Dr. Dre stated that he ignored his symptoms before being hospitalized with a brain aneurysm in January 2021 and had three strokes during his two-week stay at the hospital.
    • Dr. Dre said he ignored the symptoms of a brain aneurysm that nearly killed him.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    70%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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    Dr. Dre says he had 3 strokes while in hospital for brain aneurysm: "Makes you appreciate being alive"

    CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ S. Dev Tuesday, 19 March 2024 04:07
    • Unique Points
      • Dr. Dre had three strokes while in hospital for a brain aneurysm.
      • High blood pressure might have been the cause of the strokes
      • Untreated high blood pressure is a risk factor for cerebral aneurysms.
    • Accuracy
      • High blood pressure might have been the cause of the strokes.
    • Deception (50%)
      Dr. Dre's statement that he had three strokes while in hospital for a brain aneurysm is false and misleading.
      • > The article quotes Dr. Dre as saying that during those two weeks, I had three strokes and then goes on to say that he got up and went about his day. This contradicts the statement made earlier in the same sentence.
      • > Dr. Dre said he endured three strokes while he was hospitalized for a brain aneurysm in January 2021, but the article does not provide any evidence to support this claim.
    • Fallacies (85%)
      The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when Dr. Dre says that doctors told him he was lucky to be alive after his stroke. This statement implies that the doctor's opinion is objective and authoritative, but it is not clear what specific information they provided or if there were any other factors at play in Dr. Dre's recovery.
      • Dr. Dre said that doctors told him he was lucky to be alive after his stroke.
    • Bias (85%)
      Dr. Dre's statement that he had three strokes while in hospital for a brain aneurysm is biased because it implies that the stroke was caused by his high blood pressure and other risk factors when there may have been other contributing factors to the condition.
      • According to the American Stroke Association, strokes and stroke deaths are higher among Black Americans than any other racial group in the U.S.
        • Dr. Dre said he endured three strokes while he was hospitalized for a brain aneurysm in January 2021.
          • ]I got up, and I went on about my day, and I thought that I could just lay down and take a nap[
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          93%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

          A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

          Dr. Dre reveals he had 3 strokes since brain aneurysm in 2021

          NBC Today Show Tuesday, 19 March 2024 04:08
          • Unique Points
            • Dr. Dre had three strokes since being hospitalized with a brain aneurysm in January 2021.
            • High blood pressure might have been the cause of the strokes.
          • Accuracy
            • Dr. Dre had three strokes since suffering from a brain aneurysm in 2021
            • High blood pressure might have been the cause of the strokes
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (85%)
            The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that Dr. Dre had three strokes since his brain aneurysm in 2021 without providing any evidence or sources for this information.
            • ]Dr. Dre revealed he had three strokes since a brain aneurysm in 2021.
          • Bias (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          66%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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          Dr. Dre Talks Discovering Eminem and More on James Corden’s SiriusXM Show

          SiriusXM Matt Simeone Friday, 15 March 2024 19:59
          • Unique Points
            • Dr. Dre discusses his upbringing
            • The important people in his life
            • Eminem is the best emcee ever according to Dr. Dre.
            • According to Dr. Dre, he thinks that his mixing board is important.
          • Accuracy
            • Dr. Dre calls Eminem the 'best emcee ever'
            • Eminem's writing and delivery are off the charts according to Dr. Dre.
          • Deception (30%)
            The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author claims that Eminem is the best emcee ever without providing any evidence to support this claim. This statement is an example of emotional manipulation and a form of false advertising as there are many other rappers who could also be considered great emcees.
            • Dr. Dre calls Eminem the 'best emcee ever' without providing any evidence to support this claim.
          • Fallacies (85%)
            The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when he states that Eminem is the best emcee ever without providing any evidence or reasoning for this claim.
            • > Dr. Dre calls Eminem the “best emcee ever” <br> > Related: How Dr. Dre and Eminem Changed Hip-Hop
          • Bias (85%)
            The author has a clear bias towards Eminem and his music. The use of phrases such as 'the best emcee ever' is an example of this bias.
            • > Dr. Dre calls Eminem the “best emcee ever” <br> > Related: How Dr. Dre and Eminem Changed Hip-Hop
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
              Matt Simeone has a conflict of interest on the topics of Dr. Dre and Eminem as he is an employee of SiriusXM which owns the channel where James Corden's show airs.
              • $201CLong story short, I met Eminem at Jimmy Iovine$27B4s office, we slapped hands, went to the studio and started recording,$3E $3C
                • $27B4Dr. Dre$3C
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  The author Matt Simeone has a conflict of interest on the topics Dr. Dre and Eminem as he mentions meeting them in Jimmy Iovine's office and recording with them.
                  • $201CLike this: I think he$7B4s the best emcee ever.$65D
                    • $27B4s office, we slapped hands, went to the studio and started recording,$3E $3C