Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 - March 15, 2011), better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was a Grammy-nominated American singer and occasional rapper. Raised in Long Beach, California he formed the rap group 213 with his cousin Snoop Dogg and friend Warren G, and was soon signed to Death Row Records along with Snoop Dogg. He made his debut on Dr. Dre’s 1992 album, The Chronic. Singing in what would later become his trademark style, he was well-received by fans and critics alike, and in 1994 he produced his first hit single “Regulate” with Warren G. Nate Dogg released his debut album under Breakaway Records in 1998 after a tumultuous time at Death Row Records.
The double album was titled G-Funk Classics Vol. 1 & 2 and was followed up in 2001 with Music & Me on Elektra Records, 2002’s Essentials and 2003’s Nate Dogg. Recently he was featured on the hit single ‘Shake That’ from Eminem’s fifth studio album Curtain Call. Nate Dogg a West Coast icon passed away on the morning of March 15, 2011, known especially for his one of a kind hooks and vocals, like they say, “it ain’t a hit until Nate Dogg spit”.
In 2007, Nate Dogg had a massive stroke, and another stroke in 2008, however it is unknown if that contributed to his death. In January 2008, it was officially reported that the stroke had rendered the left side of his body paralyzed. Doctors believed there would be a full recovery, and his voice was not affected. In September 2008, Nate suffered a second stroke.Warren G later confirmed that since the second stroke, Nate was undergoing physical therapy in an attempt to return to some normality, but it was unclear whether Nate would be able to resume his singing career.
I am sad to hear this news I never knew he had health problems in recent years and I hope he is at peace. I was born in the early 90's so I grew up Nate Dogg and his music much love we miss you.
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