General discussion / R.I.P. Nate Dogg

Infamous hook singer and former Death Row artist Nathaniel D. Hale, better known as Nate Dogg passed away last night (March 15) his family announced. The news was initially reported by Long Beach, Calif. newspaper the Press-Telegram. The cause of death is unknown as of press time.

Nate Dogg had been suffering serious health issues the past years after he suffered a massive stroke in 2007 followed by another in 2008. News of Nate's death sent shockwaves throughout the music industry.

The Long Beach native made a name for himself in the rap game on Dr. Dre’s classic album The Chronic followed by a breakthrough performance alongside Warren G on the smash record "Regulate." Nate went on to release numerous solo albums including G-Funk Classics Vol. 1 & 2 followed up in late 2001 with Music & Me and the latest self-titled solo album Nate Dogg. Nate also made a scene stealing appearance on producer Mark Ronson’s "Ooh Wee" that also featured Ghostface Killah.

Following his stroke back in 2008 a rep for Nate told MTV News the singer was on the mend and recovering.

"On behalf of Nate, he would like to thank all of the well wishers, both friends and fans," Rod McGrew said. "He appreciates it deeply, and he plans on fully recuperating and getting back in the studio."

"Time will tell everything, obviously. The doctor can only guess what the outcome will be," McGrew said. "But based on situations with similar people his age, and based on his health, the prognosis is good right now."

At the time, collaborator Warren G. was optimistic about Nate's recovery.

“Everybody’s just gotta keep him in their prayers, because he had two strokes and that’s real dangerous,” Warren G said. “A lot of people don’t come back from that. Luther Vandross did it, so hopefully Nate can do it. The game needs him. I need him.”

Early this morning Nate Dogg's sibling Samuel phoned in to LA based radio station KDAY thanking fans for their sentiments. According to Sam, he says he was feeling numb at the moment and that his brother had been struggling for the past three years due to his illness. Sam declined to speak on how Nate passed but said a more formal statement would be released at a later date. Rapper Snoop Dogg also called in to KDAY but spoke privately off air.

The rap star, born and raised in Long Beach, Calif. was 41.

What are some of your memories of rapper Nate Dogg? Tweet to us at @MTVRapFix or tell us in a comment below.

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RIP nate dogg

greg no wonder your single pal

omg first leslie nielsen then that


he rest in peace not one hook he ever sang was bad

sad days first we prayyyyyy then we riiiiiiide

Gewijzigd door EviLiv op 16-03-2011 14:06

maakt mij vrij weinig uit, ik heb helemaal niks met rappers.

Gewijzigd door Gerome91 op 16-03-2011 14:43

On 16-03-2011 14:43:34, Gerome91 wrote:

Totally agree!

On 16-03-2011 14:05:28, EviLiv wrote:

omg first leslie nielsen then that


he rest in peace not one hook he ever sang was bad

sad days first we prayyyyyy then we riiiiiiide

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1plPyJdXKIY

Rest in peace Nate Dogg

On 16-03-2011 13:43:38, addict wrote:

RIP nate dogg

Waarom is dit belangrijk en 1000en doden in Japan niet?

Ik geef geen neuk.

Ben ik de enige wie niet weet wie hij is ?

Gewijzigd door ThaMaster op 17-03-2011 12:15

Who really gives a fuck about this guy? A dead 41 year old rich rapper that has lived most of his life already serving no purpose and has had little to no injustice done towards him. There's thousands dead in Japan right now that includes babies and children, millions of lives ruined in a couple hours, the people who make new technology we use every single day. No thread for the rebels, fighting for the rights and freedom that we take for granted, gunned down by their autocratic rulers. Stay classy LSDB.

On 17-03-2011 12:14:48, ThaMaster wrote:

Ben ik de enige wie niet weet wie hij is ?

On 17-03-2011 13:20:25, madayo wrote:

Who really gives a fuck about this guy? A dead 41 year old rich rapper that has lived most of his life already serving no purpose and has had little to no injustice done towards him. There's thousands dead in Japan right now that includes babies and children, millions of lives ruined in a couple hours, the people who make new technology we use every single day. No thread for the rebels, fighting for the rights and freedom that we take for granted, gunned down by their autocratic rulers. Stay classy LSDB.

But let's blame it on Obama and everyone who don't gives an ass!

On 17-03-2011 02:52:16, boerenlater wrote:

Waarom is dit belangrijk en 1000en doden in Japan niet?

omdat er maar 1 nate dogg is met legendarische teksten als 'smoke weed everyday'