The Compton Unified School District has announced that Compton native and Hip-Hop mogul, Dr. Dre, has committed to donating $10 million dollars to construct a performing arts center for one of his hometown’s high schools. The new Compton High School will be finished in 2020 with a 1,200-seat theater and expectation to serve approximately 2,500 students.
The Aftermath boss stated,
“My goal is to provide kids with the kind of tools and learning they deserve. The performing arts center will be a place for young people to be creative in a way that will help further their education and positively define their future.” – Dr.Dre
Compton Unified Superintendent, Darin Brawley and Per Micah Ali, who is the vice chairman of the Compton Unified School District’s Board of Education, both released statements about the new construction.
“We are looking forward to blending both Dre’s vision and that of the district to provide opportunities for individuals to both explore and apply their creativity in the arts.” -Darin Brawley
“The Compton Unified School District is building what will be the most modern high school complex ever provided to public school students. This extraordinarily ambitious project will be a beacon for transformational change in Compton – giving our community an unparalleled access to opportunity and achievement. Dr. Dre has stepped up and partnered with the school district to make this vision a reality. A true act of giving back to the community in a way that will directly impact the ever-resilient efforts of our students to rise-up and succeed. A true act of leading the way and standing as an example to others of how never to forget where you came from.” -Per Micah Ali
It is great to see to see such a veteran HipHop artist give back to his community. Dr. Dre’s investment in the future of today’s youth will help with the endless creative possibilities for many Compton High School students.