Dr. Dre Son Passes!

The son of rap music legend Dr. Dre was found dead at his home in Woodland Hills on Saturday morning, according to reports.

Andre Young Jr. was found when his mother went to check on him around 10 a.m. The 20-year-old man was unresponsive, prompting his mother to call 911.

The cause of death is unknown, pending completion of a toxicology report, reports Australian news source Livenews.com.

Andre Young Sr. - better known as “Dr. Dre” - is an award winning producer who gained fame and notoriety as a part of the influential gangsta rap group NWA. He later becoming co-owner of West Coast record label Death Row records. Dr. Dre is currently working on Detox, an album reputed to be his last.

***Update: Wednesday, August 27, 2008

According to WENN News, Dr. Dre’s publicist has confirmed reports the rapper’s son has died. It is understood that local police do not suspect any foul play, but the entertainer’s publicist refused to elaborate on the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr. Please respect his family’s grief and privacy at this time,” the publicist said.

An autopsy on Monday failed to establish a cause of death and medical examiners are still awaiting the results of a toxicology report.