One of hip hop’s most legendary voices Nate Dogg who became the go to guy for hooks and choruses has passed away. Reports MTV:
One of rap’s most lauded male hook singers, Long Beach, California native Nate Dogg (born Nathaniel Hale) died on Tuesday at the age of 41 after several years of health problems. Hale’s death was first reported by the Long Beach Press Telegram, which noted that his family announced his death on Tuesday. The cause of death was not announced at press time, but Hale had struggled with serious health issues recently, including suffering a massive stroke in 2007 that left him partially paralyzed and another the following year. A spokesperson for the singer could not be reached for comment at press time for further details on his passing.
Sad news. Classic Nate Dogg after the jump turn it up and remember.
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R.I.P…DAMN!!!
R.I.P Nate Dogg, you will be missed..
R.I.P. Nate Dogg. Def one of the best to do it.
R.I.P.
The Morgan Freeman of hooks and choruses. He had the ability to turn the most feminist, prude chicks into freaks. Rest in beats…
Don’t matter where u from , if u love hip-hop , u know that Nate Dogg will forever live on , him on a hook is classic .. Loved it then and love it now ..u will be missed ..Nate Dogg R.I.P.
RIP Nate Dogg. “These dayz”, “Nobody Does it Better” for both “Music and Me”
“It’s easy to love me now…” – 21 Questions
Damn. My ipod was on shuffle this morning and “nobody does it better” came on. I love me some nate dog..
RIP
R.I.P.
R.I.P. to the GOAT hip hop hook man
RIP NATE DOGG, IT WASNT A HIT UNTIL NATE SANG THE HOOK
Damn, thats so sudden…
RIP bro.
Loved him during the Pac era!
WOW this is sooooooo sad man
RIP Nate Dogg cali g funk wont be the same without you, your’e hooks were amazing. I hope Dr Dre has got some hooks he recorded & will put them on Detox. A Dre album wont be the same without you mate.
Rest in Peace Nate. There will NEVER be another like you