Nicole Young shocked fans by filing for divorce from rapper «Xxplosive» in 2020: 5 facts about the divorce from Dre
15 october 2024 в 19:50
«X-rayed pattern of violence». Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Romelle Young, was married to Young for almost 24 years, and they have two adult children: son Truice, 27, and daughter Truly, 23. In her statement, Young initially claimed violence, stating that it caused «post-traumatic stress disorder». In court documents, she claimed that Dre «held a gun to my head» twice and «hit me in the head/face» in 1999 and 2000. Dre categorically denies these allegations.
Here are five things you should know about Nicole and her past and present with Dre.
After 18 months of legal disputes, the rapper and producer finalized his divorce with Young with a $ 100 million settlement. Young worked with well-known lawyer Samantha Spector, known for her high-profile clients.
Young received $ 50 million immediately, and the remaining $ 50 million the following year. Sources also indicated that she had no right to alimony. Young left the marriage with all her jewelry and four cars: Rolls Royce, Range Rover, Escalade limousine, and Spyder motorcycle. She also had to leave their beachfront home in Malibu and pay her legal expenses herself according to the agreement.
Young, whose maiden name is Plotzker, married Sedale Threatt in 1992, and they were together for about three years before deciding to go their separate ways. The brunette was still with Threatt when she met Dre. According to HipHopDX, Dre wrote her a letter in 1995 saying, «I hope you’re okay and you understand that you need to stop this and come back home to your doctor. I’ll take care of you, baby». They got married the following year.
In addition to Young and Dre’s two children, Dre was the father of seven children from various previous relationships. As a result, Young became a stepmother to Tyra’s daughter; Curtis’s son, whose mother is Cassandra Green; LaTanya’s daughter, whose mother is Lisa Johnson; Marcel’s son, whose mother is singer Michelle; and Lata’s daughter. Dre also had a son, Andre Young Jr., who tragically died of a drug overdose at the age of 20 in 2008.
The prenuptial agreement provided that any property acquired in both their names would be considered marital property and divided equally in case of divorce. All other property remained the sole property of the spouse who acquired or received it.
During the divorce, Young contested the prenuptial agreement, claiming it was signed under duress. In court documents, she stated, «I was extremely reluctant, resistant, and afraid to sign the agreement and felt cornered. Under pressure and threats from Andre, I had no choice but to hire a lawyer (with the help of Andre’s team of professionals) and involuntarily sign the agreement shortly before our marriage». Young also claimed that the prenuptial agreement was invalid because Dre, who was valued at $ 800 million in 2020, allegedly tore it up a few years after their marriage. However, the agreement itself stipulated that it could only be amended or terminated in writing, and there was no evidence of such documentation.
Rolling Stone magazine reported that Dre was «delighted» that Young only received a fifth of his liquid assets, and that she would have received more if she had settled the matter earlier.
Apparently, the former couple turned to family consultant Dr. Charles Sophy during their relationship. This news became known after Dr. Sophy, who worked with Dre and Young during their divorce, filed for a temporary restraining order against Dre in October 2024. Citing threatening text messages received over 18 months, Sophy asks Dre to stay at least 100 yards away from him and his 22-year-old son.
Earlier, Dr. Sophy sued Dre for $ 10 million, accusing him of a «fixed pattern of violence»
Here are five things you should know about Nicole and her past and present with Dre.
After 18 months of legal disputes, the rapper and producer finalized his divorce with Young with a $ 100 million settlement. Young worked with well-known lawyer Samantha Spector, known for her high-profile clients.
Young received $ 50 million immediately, and the remaining $ 50 million the following year. Sources also indicated that she had no right to alimony. Young left the marriage with all her jewelry and four cars: Rolls Royce, Range Rover, Escalade limousine, and Spyder motorcycle. She also had to leave their beachfront home in Malibu and pay her legal expenses herself according to the agreement.
Young, whose maiden name is Plotzker, married Sedale Threatt in 1992, and they were together for about three years before deciding to go their separate ways. The brunette was still with Threatt when she met Dre. According to HipHopDX, Dre wrote her a letter in 1995 saying, «I hope you’re okay and you understand that you need to stop this and come back home to your doctor. I’ll take care of you, baby». They got married the following year.
In addition to Young and Dre’s two children, Dre was the father of seven children from various previous relationships. As a result, Young became a stepmother to Tyra’s daughter; Curtis’s son, whose mother is Cassandra Green; LaTanya’s daughter, whose mother is Lisa Johnson; Marcel’s son, whose mother is singer Michelle; and Lata’s daughter. Dre also had a son, Andre Young Jr., who tragically died of a drug overdose at the age of 20 in 2008.
The prenuptial agreement provided that any property acquired in both their names would be considered marital property and divided equally in case of divorce. All other property remained the sole property of the spouse who acquired or received it.
During the divorce, Young contested the prenuptial agreement, claiming it was signed under duress. In court documents, she stated, «I was extremely reluctant, resistant, and afraid to sign the agreement and felt cornered. Under pressure and threats from Andre, I had no choice but to hire a lawyer (with the help of Andre’s team of professionals) and involuntarily sign the agreement shortly before our marriage». Young also claimed that the prenuptial agreement was invalid because Dre, who was valued at $ 800 million in 2020, allegedly tore it up a few years after their marriage. However, the agreement itself stipulated that it could only be amended or terminated in writing, and there was no evidence of such documentation.
Rolling Stone magazine reported that Dre was «delighted» that Young only received a fifth of his liquid assets, and that she would have received more if she had settled the matter earlier.
Apparently, the former couple turned to family consultant Dr. Charles Sophy during their relationship. This news became known after Dr. Sophy, who worked with Dre and Young during their divorce, filed for a temporary restraining order against Dre in October 2024. Citing threatening text messages received over 18 months, Sophy asks Dre to stay at least 100 yards away from him and his 22-year-old son.
Earlier, Dr. Sophy sued Dre for $ 10 million, accusing him of a «fixed pattern of violence»
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