This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.

This goo was worth a point in January 2026.

publication date: Friday, January 30, 2026 (part of January 2026)

category: Music

clue: It wouldn't be a knockout to determine that this self-identified G wasn't giving sightly advice about earwear, despite his doctorate of religious education.

explanation: Dre is a rapper and producer known for the album First Round Knock Out and the song "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang." He released his own line of headphones under the brand Beats By Dre (later Beats Electronics). A doctor of religious education is often abbreviated D.R.E. more…

intended difficulty: very easy

do-over: This was a "do-over" goo, inspired by incorrect guesses for a previous goo.

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, and Richard Slominsky

trivia: This goo was inspired by incorrect guesses for the previous goo of Dr. Geek.


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