G-Funk Legend Nate Dogg Dead at 41...

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One of the most distinct voices of the G-funk era in hip-hop, rapper Nate Dogg, passed away yesterday, March 15th, the rapper's family confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter. He was 41. Nate Dogg, born Nathaniel D. Hale, had suffered strokes in both 2007 and 2008, but his cause of death was unclear at press time. Often recruited to adorn choruses in Death Row Records' glory days, Nate Dogg exploded onto the music scene as Warren G's gat-busting partner-in-crime on the hit "Regulate." Nate also frequently collaborated with his high school friend Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Tupac Shakur, Eminem, and 50 Cent.

The biggest tracks to feature Nate Dogg, a four-time Grammy nominee, include Dr. Dre's "The Next Episode," Ludacris' "Area Codes," 50 Cent's "21 Questions," Eminem's "Shake That" and, our personal favorite, his own solo track "Never Leave Me Alone" with Snoop Dogg. In addition to appearing on every great rap album from The Chronic to Doggystyle to All Eyez on Me to Get Rich or Die Tryin', Nate released three solo albums on his own. He also made the "Eastside Hotel" one of the most famous locales in hip-hop history.

"We lost a true legend in hip-hop and R&B. One of my best friends and a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at Poly High where we met," Snoop Dogg said on Twitter. "You will always be with me forever and a day. You put the 'G' in 'G funk', you put the '1' in '213' and you put your stamp on everybody you ever did it with. I miss you because I am so sad but so happy I got to grow up with you, and I will see you again in heaven, because you know the slogan about 'all doggs go to heaven.' "

 

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This was, HANDS DOWN, my favorite song as a kid...

 

[Goodguy818]

R.I.P, he was a hip legend. Never leave me alone, Aint no fun, Indo Smoke, Regulate, and Till i Collapse some of my favs to name a few. Been bumping his music all day since i heard the sad news.

 

[Horhay]

GG you forgot I am Fly lol Sad news to say the least. I prepared a playlist in memory of Nate Dogg! Nate made all these fools *cough*Akon*cough*playing as chorus in today's music sound like rookies. Definitely will be missed. RIP.

 

[Wreck]

Oh yeah one of the best .... I knew of his troubles from 07 and 08 hell even last year ... he almost died a couple times already ... and has been in a wheelchair.

Sad ............ I'm po'in up for you nate D-O DOUBLE G!

 

[ivaldez26]

One of my my favorite G-Funk rap really sad R.I.P Nate Dogg you still rockin it my most fav song of his was Regulator with Warren G and 21 Question ft 50 cents and with Snoop Dogg - Lay Low.

 

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Nate Dogg's Family Says Complications From Stroke Caused His Death

More details are coming out about Nate Dogg's death.

The rapper had two strokes, one in 2007 and one in 2008, and they believe that complications stemming from those two strokes could be the cause of his death.

Rod McGrew, Nate's close friend and manager says that he was "95% recovered from the first stroke in 2007," but when the second stroke occurred a year later, he became partially paralyzed and suffered from partial memory loss.

McGrew adds though that he had "cognitively fully recovered," and was fully alert before he died.

In a statement, on behalf of himself and Nate's family, McGrew said:

"We appreciate the enormous outpouring of response from all over the world. We greatly appreciate that and thank everyone for their prayers and support.

We know that Nate will be hanging out with his good friends 2Pac and Biggie."