20 Ways Dr. Dre's The Chronic Changed Music

Dr. Dre's classic solo debut, The Chronic, dropped 20 years ago today, Dec. 15. But it wasn't just an amazing album—it was a game-changing cultural event. The Chronic transformed rap, music and popular culture forever. Here, BET.com honors the album's 20 years with a rundown of 20 ways the album changed music inside and out. Light it up. —Alex Gale 


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