US rapper Dr Dre's son was found dead at his home in California over the weekend, it's been reported.

Andre Young Jr, 20, was discovered by his mother at 10am on Saturday morning in his bedroom in their home in Woodland Hills, MediaTakeOut reports.

The publication claims that Young had returned from a party in the early hours the morning.

Police do not suspect foul play. A email requesting comment from the rapper's publicist was not returned at press time.

Dr Dre is expected to release his long awaited new studio album, 'Detox', later this year.

(by Jason Gregory)