Hip-hop singer Nate Dogg dies at 41 from stroke complications
Performer provided memorable hooks for Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent
Nate Dogg
LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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.
Attorney Mark Geragos said Nate Dogg, whose real name was Nathaniel D. Hale, died Tuesday of complications from multiple strokes.
Nate Dogg wasn't a rapper, but he was an integral figure in the genre: His deep voice wasn't particularly melodic, but it's tone — at times menacing, at times playful, yet always charming — provided just the 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, the Dogg Pound and more. Nate Dogg was even part of a "supergroup" featuring Snoop Dogg and Warren G, called 213.
Nate Dogg also put out his own solo projects but was best known for his collaborations with others.
He had suffered strokes in recent years.
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March 16, 2011 at 1:52PM EST Reply to CommentRIP to the man who put the harmony in Hip HOP for so long you will be missed...........
mark that pic is not nate dogg
March 16, 2011 at 2:26PM ESTazboy Uh, yes it is.
March 16, 2011 at 5:22PM ESTJuvenal84 Actually here from Equatorial on behalf of the hip hoppers, we sent our greatest condolences to the family members most specially to the kids and wife.....rest in peace dear Nathaniel.....u´d always be with us in the "21 questions, Next episode and all those songs we can´t recall now.......
March 17, 2011 at 9:27AM ESTCh1p
March 16, 2011 at 2:02PM EST Reply to CommentMay he rest in peace
i.bond
March 16, 2011 at 2:30PM EST Reply to Commentwho is nate "dogg"?
Ty If you don't know who he is why are you commenting on him, Troll-Dogg...
March 16, 2011 at 8:58PM ESTi.bond
March 16, 2011 at 2:31PM EST Reply to Comment"He had suffered strokes in recent years." maybe if he went easy on the cocaine after the first stroke...
March 16, 2011 at 4:07PM EST
March 16, 2011 at 4:14PM ESTKeith
March 16, 2011 at 5:22PM EST Reply to Commentmark, that is nate dogg....sorry but you are mistaken
chris no but you are mistaken, that is notorious b.i.g. in the picture, damn know your hip/hoppers
March 16, 2011 at 6:08PM ESTTheGamblurr lol B.I.G
March 16, 2011 at 6:24PM ESTknow YOUR hip/hoppers, most definitely Nate in that pic, no question
professorwobbleswerth hilarious!! obviously nate dogg
March 16, 2011 at 6:36PM EST
March 16, 2011 at 6:49PM EST Reply to CommentRIP
Taisha
March 16, 2011 at 6:58PM EST Reply to CommentWrite a comment...
Taisha
March 16, 2011 at 7:00PM EST Reply to CommentVery sad he was a great artist.
Taish580
March 16, 2011 at 7:01PM EST Reply to CommentVery sad he was a great artist:(
Kyle
March 16, 2011 at 11:17PM EST Reply to CommentHuge loss to the Hip Hop community. RIP Nate! You will be missed!
Noizy
March 16, 2011 at 11:27PM EST Reply to CommentNate Dogg had that voice. It was like butter on hot pancakes cut with a switch blade. He made "The Next Episode" one of the greatest songs of hip-hop.
March 17, 2011 at 12:47AM EST Reply to CommentDont know about him beng a "great artist" it seems to me he was only where he was at because of who his friends were, dre etc, but never the less, RIP dude, you helped bring hip hop to the masses.
Jrb
March 17, 2011 at 1:02AM EST Reply to CommentThat is so sad to find out about Nate Dogg. A great voice will be missed
-JRB
March 17, 2011 at 1:38AM EST Reply to CommentWell damn you will be miss by many much love Mz. Siik Wit It!!!!!
March 17, 2011 at 2:03AM EST Reply to CommentDANG I GREW UP ON NATE DOG AND THE WEST COAST RAP. R.I.P. DOG YOU WILL BE MISSED. THAT IS NOT BIGGIE. YOU CAN SEE HIS NECK. THE REST OF YOU HAVE A LITTLE RESPECT FOR THE DEAD.
Øystein Ålykkja
March 17, 2011 at 7:24AM EST Reply to CommentThere is nothing called a hip-hop singer, he was a rap-singer.
Juvenal84
March 17, 2011 at 9:28AM EST Reply to CommentActually here from Equatorial on behalf of the hip hoppers, we sent our greatest condolences to the family members most specially to the kids and wife.....rest in peace dear Nathaniel.....u´d always be with us in the "21 questions, Next episode and all those songs we can´t recall now.......
Juvenal84
March 17, 2011 at 9:34AM EST Reply to CommentActually here from Equatorial Guinea on behalf of the hip hoppers, we sent our greatest condolences to the family members most specially to the kids and wife.....rest in peace dear Nathaniel.....u´d always be with us in the "21 questions, Next episode and all those songs we can´t recall now.......