Jimmy Iovine
Record producer, co-founder of Beats
Born
March 11th, 1953
72 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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American record producer and businessman co-founded Beats Electronics, a leading audio brand known for its headphones and streaming service. Iovine produced numerous albums for artists across various genres, including artists such as 50 Cent and Dr. Dre. He served as chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records, overseeing the careers of major artists. In 2014, Apple acquired Beats Electronics for approximately $3 billion, marking one of the largest acquisitions in the tech industry.
Co-founded Beats Electronics
Produced albums for Dr. Dre and 50 Cent
Served as chairman of Interscope Records
Apple acquired Beats for $3 billion
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