TMZ reports that Dre, aged 55, is currently under the care of his medical team. At the time of writing, the team reportedly did not know what caused the aneurysm.
Dre rose to fame in the 1980s as part of rap group NWA. He later carved a spot for himself as a record label executive in the 1990s West Coast hip hop scene, as well as launching his own successful solo career.
Following his admission to hospital, fellow artists Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube wished Dre a speedy recovery.
“Send your love and prayers to the homie Dr Dre, said Ice Cube, while Snoop Dogg wrote on Instagram: “GET WELL DR DRE WE NEED U CUZ.”