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Singer Nate Dogg, whose near monotone crooning
anchored some of rap's most seminal songs and helped
define the sound of West coast hip-hop, has died at age
41.
Nate Dogg, whose real name was Nathaniel D. Hale,
died Tuesday of complications from multiple strokes,
said Attorney Mark Geragos.
Nate Dogg wasn't a rapper, but he was an integral
figure in the genre: His deep voice wasn't particularly
melodic, but its tone — at times menacing, at times
playful, yet always charming — provided just the right
touch on hits including Warren G's "Regulate," 50
Cent's "21 Questions," Dr. Dre's "The Next Episode"
and countless others.
While Nate Dogg provided hooks for rappers from coast
to coast, the Long Beach, Calif., native is best known for
his contributions to the West Coast soundtrack provided
by the likes of Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Tha Dogg Pound
and more. Nate Dogg was even part of a "supergroup"
featuring Snoop Dogg and Warren G, called 213.
Nate Dogg, who had suffered at least two strokes since
anchored some of rap's most seminal songs and helped
define the sound of West coast hip-hop, has died at age
41.
Nate Dogg, whose real name was Nathaniel D. Hale,
died Tuesday of complications from multiple strokes,
said Attorney Mark Geragos.
Nate Dogg wasn't a rapper, but he was an integral
figure in the genre: His deep voice wasn't particularly
melodic, but its tone — at times menacing, at times
playful, yet always charming — provided just the right
touch on hits including Warren G's "Regulate," 50
Cent's "21 Questions," Dr. Dre's "The Next Episode"
and countless others.
While Nate Dogg provided hooks for rappers from coast
to coast, the Long Beach, Calif., native is best known for
his contributions to the West Coast soundtrack provided
by the likes of Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Tha Dogg Pound
and more. Nate Dogg was even part of a "supergroup"
featuring Snoop Dogg and Warren G, called 213.
Nate Dogg, who had suffered at least two strokes since
2008, also put out his own solo projects but was best known for his collaborations with others.
Last year, Warren G said Nate Dogg was in therapy but needed help.
"Everybody just gotta keep him in their prayers, 'cause he had two strokes and that's real dangerous. And
a lot of people don't come back from that," he said in an interview to HipHollywood. "'Cause the game
needs him, I need him."
After word of his death spread, tributes poured in on Twitter. "All dogs go to heaven ... RIP NATE DOGG,"
tweeted Snoop Dogg.
Last year, Warren G said Nate Dogg was in therapy but needed help.
"Everybody just gotta keep him in their prayers, 'cause he had two strokes and that's real dangerous. And
a lot of people don't come back from that," he said in an interview to HipHollywood. "'Cause the game
needs him, I need him."
After word of his death spread, tributes poured in on Twitter. "All dogs go to heaven ... RIP NATE DOGG,"
tweeted Snoop Dogg.