LONG BEACH — Nathaniel D. Hale, known in the music industry as Nate Dogg, died Tuesday, his family announced.The rap star, born and reared in Long Beach, Calif. was 41.Cause of death is not known. However, Hale had suffered two strokes, one in 2007 and another in 2008.
Nate Dogg was a four-time Grammy nominee and a major participant in the West Coast G-Funk sound, contributing memorable and chart-topping hooks to hits spanning the past two decades, starting with his heavy featuring on Dr. Dre's The Chronic. He went on to add his smooth, laid-back sound to Warren G's "Regulate" Dre and Snoop Dogg's "The Next Episode," Ludacris' "Area Codes" and Eminem's "Shake That." His most recent solo album, Nate Dogg, was released in 2008.
Frequent collaborator and longtime friend Snoop (back in 1991, then unknown pals Snoop, Nate and Warren G formed a rap group called 213) was the first to publicly mourn the loss.
"We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb," We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb. One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met
Snoop Dogg tweeted last night. "One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met.
"I love u buddy luv. U will always b wit me 4ever n a day u put the g n g funk u put the 1 n 213 n u put yo stamp on evrybdy u ever didit wit I love u buddy luv. U will always b wit me 4ever n a day u put the g n g funk u put the 1 n 213 n u put yo stamp on evrybdy u ever didit wit
SnoopDoggSnoop Dogg I miss u cuzz I am so sad but so happy I got to grow up with u and I will c u again n heaven cuz u know d sloganI miss u cuzz I am so sad but so happy I got to grow up wit u and I will c u again n heaven cuz u know d slogan
Snoop Dogg all doggs go to heaven yo homie n baby brotha bigg snoopdogg!!all doggs go to heaven yo homie n baby brotha bigg snoopdogg!!
Snoop Dogg "RIP NATE DOGG."RIP NATE DOGG.
Snoop Dogg
As for Warren G, he has yet to publicly comment on the passing, but sadly just Sunday addressed fan concerns about Nate's health.
"For those that don't know awhile back nate had 2 strokes he is in therapy thanks again for your support."For those that dont know awhile back nate had 2 strokes he is in therapy thanks again for your support.
Warren G
Meanwhile, other fans and friends of Nate have weighed in on Twitter, offering up their own condolences.
• Daz Dillinger: "R.I.P. TO MY HOMEBOY NATE DOGG DPGC DOGG POUND GANGSTA 4 LIFE."R.I.P. TO MY HOMEBOY NATE DOGG DPGC DOGG POUND GANGSTA 4 LIFE
Daz Dillinger
• Xzibit: "We love you Nate Dogg, it's never going to be the same."We love you Nate Dogg, it's never going to be the same.
XZIBIT
• Reggie Bush: "R.I.B. Nate Dogg!!!! Rest In Beats!"R.I.B Nate Dogg!!!! Rest In Beats!
Reggie Bush
• Ludacris: "There is a certain void in hip hop's heart that can never be filled. Glad we got to make history together. RT @SnoopDogg: RIP NATE DOGG."There is a certain void in hip hop's heart that can never be filled.Glad we got to make history together. RT @SnoopDogg: RIP NATE DOGG.
Charles Louboutin
CBS LOS ANGELES RECENTLY RELEASED A STORY TODAY AND HERE IT IS BELOW ON THE DEATH OF RAPPER NATE DOGG:
LOS ANGELES (CBS/AP) — Rapper Nate Dogg has died of complications from multiple strokes, according to attorney Mark Geragos.
Known for rapping with icons such as Snoop Dogg and Warren G, the family of 41-year-old Nathaniel Hale, known as Nate Dogg, reported that he died Tuesday.
Hale’s voice was featured on hits including Warren G’s “Regulate,” 50 Cent’s “21 Questions,” Dr. Dre’s “The Next Episode” and countless others.
His near monotone crooning anchored some of rap’s most seminal songs and helped define the sound of West coast hip-hop.
