Synopsis

The video places Dr. Dre and Eminem in a shadowy urban setting as they deliver a forceful defense of Dre's reputation and influence. Dre performs near a newsstand while Eminem moves through the streets, bringing his manic energy to the performance. The narrative takes a comic turn when the pair appear outside a burning suburban house and Eminem is questioned by a reporter. Rather than answering seriously, he turns the interview into another display of reckless humor before the video closes with a transition to Hittman's "Last Dayz."

Factoids & Trivia

• The video was filmed in late December 1999 and premiered on MTV in January 2000, shortly after the release of Dre's *2001* album.

• A portion of Eminem's explicit verse is replaced by the mock news interview. Actress Jane Yamamoto appears as the reporter questioning him about the fire.

• The closing section switches to Hittman's "Last Dayz," giving the video a second promotional purpose beyond the main single.

• The song was written by Eminem and produced by Dr. Dre and Mel-Man. Its lyrics answer the idea that Dre had lost his relevance during the long gap between *The Chronic* and *2001*.

• "Forgot About Dre" won Best Rap Video at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.