Rapper Nate Dogg dead at 41
No details were immediately available, but the paper said Nate Dogg, whose real name is Nathaniel D. Hale, had suffered two strokes in recent years.
His musical collaborator, rapper Snoop Dogg, posted a note on his Twitter account saying: "RIP NATE DOGG."
Rapper Ludacris said on Twitter: "There is a certain void in hip hop's heart that can never be filled. Glad we got to make history together."
Hale was born in Long Beach.
He got his start with Snoop Doggy Dogg and Warren G in a Long Beach-area band called 213. He later recorded with Dr. Dre on "The Chronic" and appeared in Snoop Doggy Dogg's "Doggystyle," according to Times reports.
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EDITOR'S PICKS:
rip nate
Posted by: munn hustle | March 16, 2011 at 05:39 AM
rest in peace hommie
Posted by: westcoast | March 16, 2011 at 05:40 AM
Resy easy Nate Dogg. Best wishes to your family during this difficult time. R.I.P.
Posted by: Kaitlin S. | March 16, 2011 at 05:50 AM
RIP big hommie!!!
Posted by: follow me on twitter @PR1aMPIRE | March 16, 2011 at 05:54 AM
We have lost one of the greatest rappers.Tha rap industry cant fill this void left.
Posted by: Japheth | March 16, 2011 at 05:54 AM
Rest in Peace Mr. Hale. We appreciate your contributions to hip hop and the American culture. You will not be forgotten.
Posted by: Reuben Patino | March 16, 2011 at 05:55 AM
R.I.P. Nate Dogg. Regulators, mount up!
Posted by: Dana | March 16, 2011 at 05:56 AM
R.I.P
Posted by: MissNY | March 16, 2011 at 05:56 AM
Big blow to the Hip Hop World! Yes, it would indeed leave a void...
Posted by: Habila | March 16, 2011 at 05:57 AM
Rest In Peace Nate...you'll be missed.
Posted by: X | March 16, 2011 at 05:57 AM
RIP To a great musician!!!! You will be remembered a very long time!! Thanks for all the great music!!
Posted by: Jennifer "FEEZIE" Jones | March 16, 2011 at 05:58 AM
One of the greatest of the 20th Century.
Posted by: thecanimal | March 16, 2011 at 05:58 AM
Another one too young to leave us...RIP Nate Dogg
Posted by: Jessica R | March 16, 2011 at 05:59 AM
RIP Nate Dogg you were the best. My condolencesTeva to the family
Posted by: Shanna | March 16, 2011 at 06:00 AM
"No details were immediately available..."
I got $5 on drugs.
Posted by: Trusted internet user | March 16, 2011 at 06:02 AM
Tragic. You will be missed, rest easy bruh and give Tupac my love.
Posted by: Leticia | March 16, 2011 at 06:02 AM
"with Snoop Doggy Dogg and Warren G in a Long Beach-area band called 213"...even the reporters kickin licks....
Posted by: pd | March 16, 2011 at 06:02 AM
Heavenly Father, I pray that Nathaniel "Nate Dogg" Hale is in your glorious presence forever and ever. May your love be known around the world to all who call upon your name, that name being the name above all names Jesus Christ. In Jesus name I pray. Amen!
Posted by: Servant of the Lord | March 16, 2011 at 06:03 AM
Regrets man, the Lord is waiting for your rap skill in haeven to join the rap choir.
Posted by: tony mensah | March 16, 2011 at 06:03 AM
this is real big loss for the whole world as all the icons of rap hits are getting lost. ha will the new ones get original couching.
RIP.
Uncle D is Sad.
Posted by: deogracious ajoga | March 16, 2011 at 06:03 AM
RIP NATE DOGG...THANKS FOR THE GREAT MUSIC
Posted by: Hec | March 16, 2011 at 06:04 AM
This is sad! RIP Nate Dogg
Posted by: Nina | March 16, 2011 at 06:04 AM
R.I.P NATE DOGG U WERE A LYRICAL GENIUS SUCH A YOUNG AGE TO DIE ALWAYS IN OUR MEMORIES AND ON OUR MUSIC PLAYLISTS
Posted by: Mark Dale | March 16, 2011 at 06:07 AM
Nate has a place in Hip Hop history. Never be forgotten!!! RIP NATE DOGG
Posted by: Chino Chang | March 16, 2011 at 06:07 AM
R.I.P. Nate!
Posted by: JRJAS1 | March 16, 2011 at 06:07 AM