DJ Pooh Reveals Why Dr. Dre Was Blown Away By GTA 5

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In a recent interview, DJ Pooh commented on Dr. Dre's involvement and introduction to the world of Grand Theft Auto 5, stating that the legendary rapper and producer was blown away by the game. The former NWA member and hip-hop icon was featured in the recent GTA Online expansion The Contract alongside Jimmy Iovine — an in-game event that captured the attention of many gamers and even led to the recent release of exclusive GTA 5 music from Dr. Dre.

GTA Online players were graced with the arrival of The Contract last year, an addition that added loads of new content to the massively popular online game. Aside from bolstering GTA Online with some strong narrative missions and new activities, The Contract delivered some fan service by bringing back Franklin Clinton, one of the protagonists of the Grand Theft Auto 5 story. While this was a welcome inclusion for many players, the most discussed aspect of this content drop was the fact that Dr. Dre himself would be lending his voice and likeness to the game, allowing players to interact with this music icon in a virtual space. This special cameo induced so much hype that even other GTA cast members were unaware of Dr. Dre's role until the last minute.

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While Dr. Dre's appearance in GTA Online is certainly significant in the world of gaming, it may not have happened without the help of fellow hip-hop legend DJ Pooh. In an interview with BET, DJ Pooh commented that Dr. Dre was mostly unaware of GTA and gaming in general until DJ Pooh, a fan of the franchise, showed him the game. In DJ Pooh's own words, Dre was "blown away" by the amount of content and freedom offered in the game. It seems that Dre was also drawn to the