Dr. Dre launched Eminem's career based on his gut feel

Irrespective of his counselor’s advice, Dr. Dre listened to his gut feeling that Eminem would turn out to be a big star when he signed the singer for his first album, claims the former’s biography.

Penned by Ronin Ro, ‘Dr. Dre: The Biography’ reveals that the rap producer reckoned the singer to be a black man when he first heard ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ and ‘Murder Murder’ on a demo tape, and arranged a meeting with Eminem in his home studio the very next day.
It also reveals that Eminem was criticized for his blond looks when he appeared for an audition in Dre’s office.
"Dre auditioned the songs for black employees. Some said, 'Yo, that s- is dope...' but most asked, 'What are you doing?' and one said, 'Dre is buggin' out.' Even the general manager questioned his judgement, saying: 'Look, this guy is blond with blue eyes. What are you doing?' " the New York Daily News quoted ," Ro as writing.
Dre, however, signed the ‘Detroit’ rapper because he "he felt Eminem had talent".
He is well known for launching the careers of 50 Cent, The Game and Eve.