Trading Places: When Musicians Purchase Homes From Celebs

Dr. Dre's new deal may have him looking for famous new digs.

Trading Places: When Musicians Purchase Homes From Celebs - Sometimes the homes of the rich and famous are so luxurious that only other celebrities can afford them. It can be like a game of musical houses — with an actor selling a house to a rapper who sells it to an athlete, and so on. The latest to play is Dr. Dre, who may be looking to catch a pass from one of the most praiseworthy arms in the NFL. Read on to find out how much of his rumored multibillion-dollar deal with Apple the new home might cost him. Plus, see who else has been in the trading places market in recent years. (Photos from left: Splash News, Chris McKay/WireImage, John Shearer/Getty Images for amfAR)

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Trading Places: When Musicians Purchase Homes From Celebs - Sometimes the homes of the rich and famous are so luxurious that only other celebrities can afford them. It can be like a game of musical houses — with an actor selling a house to a rapper who sells it to an athlete, and so on. The latest to play is Dr. Dre, who may be looking to catch a pass from one of the most praiseworthy arms in the NFL. Read on to find out how much of his rumored multibillion-dollar deal with Apple the new home might cost him. Plus, see who else has been in the trading places market in recent years. (Photos from left: Splash News, Chris McKay/WireImage, John Shearer/Getty Images for amfAR)

Dr. Dre/Tom Brady - News that Dr. Dre may be closing in on a deal with software giant Apple for some $3.2 billion for his Beats Electronics company (which produces his Beats by Dre headphones and such) came along with word that he's signing paperwork to grab the keys to the former Brentwood, Calif., home of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and his supermodel wife, Gisele Bundchen. The pricetag on the lot: $50 million. How you like them apples?(Photos from left: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Beats by Dre, Vivien Killilea/Getty Images)

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Dr. Dre/Tom Brady - News that Dr. Dre may be closing in on a deal with software giant Apple for some $3.2 billion for his Beats Electronics company (which produces his Beats by Dre headphones and such) came along with word that he's signing paperwork to grab the keys to the former Brentwood, Calif., home of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and his supermodel wife, Gisele Bundchen. The pricetag on the lot: $50 million. How you like them apples?(Photos from left: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Beats by Dre, Vivien Killilea/Getty Images)

Rick Ross/Evander Holyfield - In 2012, boxer Evander Holyfield's behemoth mansion was foreclosed on, which meant that it would ultimately be put up for auction. Rick Ross purchased the 109-room, 235-acre property to create a safe haven for youth. That's bawse. (Photos from Left: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET, Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

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Rick Ross/Evander Holyfield - In 2012, boxer Evander Holyfield's behemoth mansion was foreclosed on, which meant that it would ultimately be put up for auction. Rick Ross purchased the 109-room, 235-acre property to create a safe haven for youth. That's bawse. (Photos from Left: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET, Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

50 Cent/Mike Tyson - In 2003, as his star was continuing to grow, 50 Cent made the move from New York to Connecticut after he purchased boxer Mike Tyson's former home for $4.1 million. The mansion has 52 rooms including 18 bedrooms, 25 bathrooms, five Jacuzzis, an elevator and a movie theater. Fif ended up putting the house on the market in 2007.  (Photos from left: Elsa/Getty Images, Ethan Miller/Getty Images) 

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50 Cent/Mike Tyson - In 2003, as his star was continuing to grow, 50 Cent made the move from New York to Connecticut after he purchased boxer Mike Tyson's former home for $4.1 million. The mansion has 52 rooms including 18 bedrooms, 25 bathrooms, five Jacuzzis, an elevator and a movie theater. Fif ended up putting the house on the market in 2007.  (Photos from left: Elsa/Getty Images, Ethan Miller/Getty Images) 

Birdman/Scott Storch - After Scott Storch's Miami home was foreclosed on, the founder of Rockstar Energy Drink founder bought it and sold it to Birdman, who settled into the nine-bedroom, 17-bath home, surrounded by a moat for $14.5 million. (Photos from left: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for BMI, Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images)

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Birdman/Scott Storch - After Scott Storch's Miami home was foreclosed on, the founder of Rockstar Energy Drink founder bought it and sold it to Birdman, who settled into the nine-bedroom, 17-bath home, surrounded by a moat for $14.5 million. (Photos from left: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for BMI, Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images)

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Beyoncé/Cher - Beyoncé has made a few bucks in her career, as has her husband, so why not spend that hard earned on a wondrous crib? That's exactly what she did in 2013, dropping a whopping $45 million for Cher's Malibu home, which boasts seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a pool, a tennis court, and more. (Photos from Left: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI)

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Beyoncé/Cher - Beyoncé has made a few bucks in her career, as has her husband, so why not spend that hard earned on a wondrous crib? That's exactly what she did in 2013, dropping a whopping $45 million for Cher's Malibu home, which boasts seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a pool, a tennis court, and more. (Photos from Left: Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI)

Alicia Keys/Eddie Murphy - In 2010, Alicia Keys bought Lenny Kravitz's downtown New York loft, and she continued the trend of buying homes formerly owned by celebrities when she and husband Swizz Beatz entered into an agreement to purchase Eddie Murphy's former home in 2012. The five-acre property includes amenities like a recording studio, bowling alley, and an indoor pool.  (Photos from left:  Jason Merritt/Getty Images, Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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Alicia Keys/Eddie Murphy - In 2010, Alicia Keys bought Lenny Kravitz's downtown New York loft, and she continued the trend of buying homes formerly owned by celebrities when she and husband Swizz Beatz entered into an agreement to purchase Eddie Murphy's former home in 2012. The five-acre property includes amenities like a recording studio, bowling alley, and an indoor pool.  (Photos from left:  Jason Merritt/Getty Images, Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

Rudolph Isley/R. Kelly - The Isley Brothers and R. Kelly have a history of collaborating together musically, and their link got a little stronger in 2013 when Rudolph Isley bought Kels' foreclosed on home for just over half a million dollars. The property has five bedrooms, seven baths, and is built on 3.7 acres. (Photos from left: Chris Ware/Keystone Features/Getty Images,  Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)

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Rudolph Isley/R. Kelly - The Isley Brothers and R. Kelly have a history of collaborating together musically, and their link got a little stronger in 2013 when Rudolph Isley bought Kels' foreclosed on home for just over half a million dollars. The property has five bedrooms, seven baths, and is built on 3.7 acres. (Photos from left: Chris Ware/Keystone Features/Getty Images,  Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Coachella)

Selena Gomez/Jonah Hill - Even child stars can make grown folks moves. That's what Selena Gomez did in 2012 when, at 20, she dropped $2.9 million on actor Jonah Hill's home. In addition to the five bedrooms and six bathrooms, it also has a tennis court, a pool and a spa.  (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/Getty Images, Dane Delaney/BET)

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Selena Gomez/Jonah Hill - Even child stars can make grown folks moves. That's what Selena Gomez did in 2012 when, at 20, she dropped $2.9 million on actor Jonah Hill's home. In addition to the five bedrooms and six bathrooms, it also has a tennis court, a pool and a spa.  (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/Getty Images, Dane Delaney/BET)

Christina Aguilera/Ozzy Osbourne - In 2007, Christina Aguilera threw down $11.5 million to purchase Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's Beverley Hills home. After just a few years, however, the singer put the six-bedroom, nine-bath house up for sale in 2011. Maybe it was haunted by Ozzy's and Sharon's daughter, Kelly, with whom Christina had a bit of a beef a few years back. (Photos from Left: Jason Merritt/Getty Images, Jo Hale/Getty Images)

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Christina Aguilera/Ozzy Osbourne - In 2007, Christina Aguilera threw down $11.5 million to purchase Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's Beverley Hills home. After just a few years, however, the singer put the six-bedroom, nine-bath house up for sale in 2011. Maybe it was haunted by Ozzy's and Sharon's daughter, Kelly, with whom Christina had a bit of a beef a few years back. (Photos from Left: Jason Merritt/Getty Images, Jo Hale/Getty Images)