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:
Nate Dogg's harmonic voice laid a rhythm to rap that was signature and familiar throughout his career. In a media format often filled vulgarity and raw lyrics, Nate Dogg was famous for making a career of exactly the opposite. Always Imitated but never duplicated you will be missed in my Highland Park memories.
Posted by: Vinny | March 16, 2011 at 06:08 AM
R.I.P Nate Dogg bro
Posted by: R.I.P Nate Dogg bro | March 16, 2011 at 06:12 AM
REGULATORS!!! MOUNT UP! RIP
Posted by: z | March 16, 2011 at 06:13 AM
R.i.p nate dogg u changed the rap game n made a difference in it ..u will b truely missed ...another legend gone R.I.P!!
Posted by: treasure | March 16, 2011 at 06:13 AM
Thankyou Sir for your Amazing art, u were the first to do what u did. Australia Loves you.
Posted by: Michael Farkas | March 16, 2011 at 06:15 AM
NATE DOGGG, RIP IN PCE FOLK
Posted by: oreali | March 16, 2011 at 06:19 AM
RIP
Posted by: Andrew | March 16, 2011 at 06:20 AM
to bad you where a good rapper we thank you for the good tunes
Posted by: kyle | March 16, 2011 at 06:23 AM
WOW! It hurt my heart when I heard on the radio this morning that u had pasted.....smh. I knew u were sick, just didn't think it was that bad. I just knew u would pull through......damn Nate! I never knew u personally but I grew up to you, Snoop, and Dre. U will be dearly missed and never forgotten. I lost a cousin a cupple months ago to heat failer. He was also a huge fan of urs, so when u see him give him a hug fo me please, his name is" Ski". Its too many yound men and women dieing of old age. "RIP NATE DOGG" love u!
Posted by: Vakleela Beard | March 16, 2011 at 06:25 AM
My prayers go out in this time of great sadness to Nate Dogg's family and friends. For any life to end at the young age of 41 is a travesty, and the loss can feel even greater when the person who has passed is someone who contributed to our society in some way, such as Nate Dogg did with his music. Although no single style of musical influence is appreciated by every single human being, no one should deny that Nate Dogg was a talented man and created music that spoke to many people, and inspired others.
Posted by: Shayne | March 16, 2011 at 06:34 AM
What a sad sad day for Rap Music. Nate you went way too young! Your music touched us all. Rest in Peace brother.
Posted by: TDBZ | March 16, 2011 at 06:34 AM
R.I.P. Nate Dogg....real OG
You will be missed.
Posted by: victor | March 16, 2011 at 06:42 AM
RIP Nate Dogg, Canada's gonna miss you big time....the slickest ever!
Posted by: Keith | March 16, 2011 at 06:45 AM
Rest in peace Nate Dogg. You were one of the best rappers known. I will always remember you on "Till I Collapse" I pray for you :'(
Posted by: Lorra | March 16, 2011 at 06:47 AM
His soul is singing in a finer place. Sad to lose talent that is so young.
Posted by: Vickie | March 16, 2011 at 06:49 AM
Best known for singing the chorus on Warren G.'s hit "Regulate." R.I.P. Nate Dogg.
Posted by: mypitts2 | March 16, 2011 at 06:50 AM
RIP Nate Dogg the game would surely miss you
Posted by: Kash Cross | March 16, 2011 at 06:53 AM
Oh maaan, 41 years ?! :( thats sad... and here i thought we'll all see him on upcomin Up in smoke 2 :/ Rest in Peace
Posted by: Kris | March 16, 2011 at 06:55 AM
R.I.P. Nate Dogg
Posted by: yo mama | March 16, 2011 at 07:01 AM
You are one of the greatest & will be truly missed.... God bless your family through this hardship.... R.I.P. Nate Dogg, gone but never forgotten....
Posted by: Tika | March 16, 2011 at 07:05 AM
Wow, RIP Nate Dogg. There has truly been a void in the hip-hop scene since his health troubles began. Nobody else on the scene has a voice that is at once velvety, and gangster. Sympathies to his family and people close to him.
Posted by: rsty | March 16, 2011 at 07:10 AM
He was the Luther Vandross of the ghetto.. Forever Rest In Paradise Nate Dogg
Posted by: Stephen Nicolaus | March 16, 2011 at 07:10 AM
R.I.P. Nate Dogg! West Coast rap would not have gotten my respect without you. I loved every song you were in and continue to listen to them to this day as some of my favorites. Prayers out to your family.
Posted by: ndh777 | March 16, 2011 at 07:14 AM
Last night I had a dream felt so good it had to be, me and my homies were getting paid man oh man we had it made! RIP NATE DOGG they'll never be another like you.
Posted by: bh401 | March 16, 2011 at 07:15 AM
RIP Nate
Posted by: Alex | March 16, 2011 at 07:15 AM