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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Posted by: Deputy Dog | March 16, 2011 at 07:17 AM
Oh gosh, this was definitely a shocker to me. Nate Dogg will definitely be missed but the music that he made will live on forever, he was a wonderful artist. rip nate dogg
Posted by: Tierra S. | March 16, 2011 at 07:20 AM
Rip to him. Man was a rap mogul.
Posted by: Boise Chiropractors | March 16, 2011 at 07:26 AM
Way too much influence, and no real contribution to humanity. You'll never hear about a spelling bee champ, science fair finalist, or even the so many kids that know how to make real music and work hard to study it, play it, and school it to others.
Yeah, great, Snoop, Nate, etc., they put on a good show; but the system puts too much emphasis on putting on a "performance", all for show, because that's what pays - and all because we choose, like sheep, to pay for it.
It's a tragedy for everyone that survives an individual that dies, but only if there is a genuine loss - that is, if the person actually knew who we were, called us, asked how we were doing, and were actually a part of our lives ~as a part of their life.
At times like this, however, isn't it important to remember that none of us should be so full of ourselves that we feel any real personal loss? Sure, empathy for those that were actually near an dear to the departed; but to do anything affecting some sort of personal loss if you never had as little as a cup of coffee with the guy! Please, in advance, spare all of us, including yourself, the _drama_.
Posted by: Tyrone | March 16, 2011 at 07:35 AM
RIP Nate..A Giant in Hip Hop, Rap and R&B. His legacy will continue.
Posted by: Duke | March 16, 2011 at 07:49 AM
He's regulating in a better place now.
Posted by: hector | March 16, 2011 at 07:55 AM
RIP Nate Dogg
Posted by: jwa | March 16, 2011 at 07:55 AM
rest in peace....Nate the voice.....Rest in peace!
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Posted by: Sean | March 16, 2011 at 08:05 AM
It was fun. Love, Peace & Bacon Grease
Posted by: James | March 16, 2011 at 08:18 AM
RIP dogg
Posted by: ramona may | March 16, 2011 at 08:30 AM
Wow, RIP Nate
Posted by: hiphopcop | March 16, 2011 at 08:35 AM
Huh?
Posted by: Duane | March 16, 2011 at 08:35 AM
nate dogg rest in peace...
he was FLY with the 213 crew
R.I.P. LBC regulator!
Posted by: Carlos Aguilar (Smokie) | March 16, 2011 at 08:52 AM
East Coast Love.....RIP
Posted by: creeps creature feature | March 16, 2011 at 09:03 AM
RIP Nate Dogg, Nobody does it better......
Posted by: GB | March 16, 2011 at 09:07 AM
RIP
Posted by: danntthered | March 16, 2011 at 09:14 AM
He's been featured in countless (countless!) hit singles.
Posted by: scottyd | March 16, 2011 at 09:28 AM
RIP Nate Dogg. 213 in the LBC
Posted by: Rudy | March 16, 2011 at 09:29 AM
Save me a place up there Homie
C ya Later
Posted by: Double D | March 16, 2011 at 09:50 AM
Tyrone, you hit the nail on the head. No truer words have been spoken.
Posted by: Rumpleforeskin | March 16, 2011 at 09:56 AM
rest in peace with the lord!!! nate dogg and make some beautiful music in heaven...
Posted by: lorraine fuentes | March 16, 2011 at 09:59 AM
1 of the few rappers left that really made good music... RIP Nate!
Tj, Boston, MA
Posted by: Joel | March 16, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Some people affect you in ways you never thought possible. I never knew Nate Dogg . . . never got to see him, meet him, nothing; but this man plays in the soundtrack of my life. I don't care who you are or where you're from but if ever you spent a summer in LA you're heart should be aching for this, one of our best has fallen and the world of music no matter the direction it may take has lost one of it's ORIGINAL entrepreneur's. All whom come after are legends in their own right but the truth remains . . . I love LA and "this is where I wanna be" R.I.P.
Posted by: Irene | March 16, 2011 at 10:25 AM
R.I.P. Nate Dogg. Thanks for the great music.
Posted by: Tim Jensen | March 16, 2011 at 10:27 AM
How long will they mourn you??
R.I.P Nate Dogg -- One of the greatest
Posted by: FS-MTA | March 16, 2011 at 10:28 AM