Morally: Support the artist. Dr. Dre is a billionaire; he will survive if you stream. But practically, here is the comparison:
In 1999, Dr. Dre was at a crossroads. He had left the legendary but volatile Death Row Records, and many in the industry believed his best years were behind him. His response was 2001 (originally titled The Chronic 2000 ), an album that not only silences his critics but redefined hip-hop production for the new millennium. The Making of a "Cinema" Sound