The song "Forgot About Dre" serves as a reminder of Dr. Dre's importance in the hip-hop industry. Throughout the song, Dre takes aim at those who have doubted him, criticized him, and/or have forgotten about his contributions. He speaks of his struggles to provide for his family by recounting how people doubted his album sales. He reminds listeners of the impact he had on the history of hip-hop, citing his work with N.W.A., Eazy-E, Ice Cube, and Snoop Dogg. Eminem also chimes in, warning others of the consequences of trying to disrespect Dr. Dre. The overall message is that Dr. Dre is a hip-hop legend and should be respected as such.