American hip-hop and R&B legend Nate Dogg died on Tuesday night, aged 41.
While little is known as to what actually caused his death, according to The Los Angeles Times, Nate's attorney Mark Geragos confirmed his death at Laguna Niguel care facility in California was due to complications from multiple strokes.
The four time Grammy Award nominee, real name Nathaniel Dwayne Hale, had suffered from two strokes – one in 2007 and another just 10 months later in 2008.
Best known for his contribution to hip-hop music, the singer, together with Snoop Dogg and Warren G created G-funk, the mix of rapping and singing.
Citing Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson as his musical influences, Nate first kicked off his career with Snoop and Warren G in 213, but got his break on the Dr. Dre’s classic ‘The Chronic’.
Known for the 1994 hit ‘Regulate’ with Warren G, Nate also worked with industry heavy weights including Tupac, Ludacris and Eminem.
After hearing the news, long time friend and collaborator Snoop tweeted, “We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb. One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met,
“I love u buddy luv. U will always b wit me 4ever n a day u put the g n g funk u put the 1 n 213 n u put yo stamp on evrybdy u ever didit wit.
“I miss u cuzz I am so sad but so happy I got to grow up wit u and I will c u again n heaven cuz u know d slogan.
“all doggs go to heaven yo homie n baby brotha bigg snoopdogg!!
“RIP NATE DOGG. [sic]”
Rapper Ludacris also tweeted, “There is a certain void in hip hop's heart that can never be filled. Glad we got to make history together. RT @SnoopDogg: RIP NATE DOGG.”
The Press-Telegram, who broke the news of Nate’s death, reports a vigil was to be held on Wednesday night (PDT) outside VIP Records in Long Beach, California.
We remember Nate Dogg in this video from 1995...
While little is known as to what actually caused his death, according to The Los Angeles Times, Nate's attorney Mark Geragos confirmed his death at Laguna Niguel care facility in California was due to complications from multiple strokes.
The four time Grammy Award nominee, real name Nathaniel Dwayne Hale, had suffered from two strokes – one in 2007 and another just 10 months later in 2008.
Best known for his contribution to hip-hop music, the singer, together with Snoop Dogg and Warren G created G-funk, the mix of rapping and singing.
Citing Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson as his musical influences, Nate first kicked off his career with Snoop and Warren G in 213, but got his break on the Dr. Dre’s classic ‘The Chronic’.
Known for the 1994 hit ‘Regulate’ with Warren G, Nate also worked with industry heavy weights including Tupac, Ludacris and Eminem.
After hearing the news, long time friend and collaborator Snoop tweeted, “We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb. One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met,
“I love u buddy luv. U will always b wit me 4ever n a day u put the g n g funk u put the 1 n 213 n u put yo stamp on evrybdy u ever didit wit.
“I miss u cuzz I am so sad but so happy I got to grow up wit u and I will c u again n heaven cuz u know d slogan.
“all doggs go to heaven yo homie n baby brotha bigg snoopdogg!!
“RIP NATE DOGG. [sic]”
Rapper Ludacris also tweeted, “There is a certain void in hip hop's heart that can never be filled. Glad we got to make history together. RT @SnoopDogg: RIP NATE DOGG.”
The Press-Telegram, who broke the news of Nate’s death, reports a vigil was to be held on Wednesday night (PDT) outside VIP Records in Long Beach, California.
We remember Nate Dogg in this video from 1995...
Copyright : MTV CLASSIC
