Nathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician, died from a stroke he was 41 .(born August 19, 1969- March 16, 2011)
Life & Career
Nate Dogg was born in Long Beach, California. He is the friend and partner in the rap game with rappers Snoop Dogg, Warren G, RBX, Daz Dillinger and is the cousin of Butch Cassidy and Lil' ½ Dead. He began singing as a child in the New Hope Baptist Church in Long Beach and Life Line Baptist Church in Clarksdale, Mississippi where his father (Daniel Lee Hale) was pastor. At the age of 16 he dropped out of high school in Long Beach, California and left home to join the United States Marine Corps,[1] serving for three years. In 1991 Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg,[2] and their friend Warren G, formed a rap trio called 213. 213 recorded their first demo in the back of the famed V.I.P record store in Long Beach, the demo was later heard by Dr. Dre at a house party and he was instantly hooked on the soulful voice of Nate.[3]Nate Dogg made his debut on The Chronic. Singing in what later become his trademark style, he was well-received by fans and critics alike, and would go on to sign with Death Row Records in 1993. Nate Dogg was also featured on Mista Grimm's "Indosmoke" with Warren G. Then in 1994 he produced his first hit single "Regulate" with Warren G. Nate Dogg was also featured in many Tupac releases, including his collaboration record Thug Life: Volume I. Then in 1998 after a tumultuous time at Death Row Records he released another album. The double album was titled G-Funk Classics Vol. 1 & 2 and was followed up in late 2001 with Music & Me on Elektra Records. Music ; Me peaked at number three on the Billboard hip-hop charts in 2001.[4]
In 2002, Nate Dogg appeared on a celebrity episode of the Weakest Link, making it to the last three players before being eliminated by Xzibit and Young MC.[5]
Nate Dogg was arrested in Arizona in April 2002 and was charged with firearms and drug offenses.[6] He pleaded guilty in May 2002 and was subsequently sentenced to probation and community service.[7] He was also ordered to attend drug counseling sessions.[7]
Nate has found his greatest success, not in solo projects, but in collaborations with other hip-hop artists. As of 2004, Nate Dogg has featured in and contributed to over 40 chart singles.[8]
After a number of delays and an original release date of April 2004, his self-titled album Nate Dogg is set to be released on Affiliated Entertainment Group on June 3, 2008.[9] Nate Dogg had started working on a new project.
Stroke
On December 19, 2007, he suffered a stroke,[10] according to a coordinator for his recently formed gospel choir, Innate Praise.[10] Reports had circulated that Nate Dogg had been admitted to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center in Pomona, California after suffering a heart attack. Erica Beckwith, however, confirmed to MTV News that Nate Dogg was released on December 26 after being treated for a stroke and is currently in a medical-rehab facility to assist him in his recovery. On January 18, 2008, it was officially reported that the stroke had rendered the left side of his body paralyzed. Doctors believe there will be a full recovery, and his voice was not affected. In September 2008, Nate suffered a second stroke and today is still recovering in a long term care facility.[11]It was confirmed March 16,2011 that Nate Dogg died from a stroke. Nate Dogg was 41. Nate did in fact suffer two strokes in 2008 and had been undergoing physical therapy at a long term care facility.
Discography
Main article: Nate Dogg discography
- G-Funk Classics, Vol. 1 & 2 (1998)
- Music and Me (2001)
- Nate Dogg (2003)
Filmography
- The Transporter song "I Got Love" (2002)
- Doggy Fizzle Televizzle as singer of the theme song for the sketch "The Braided Bunch" (2002–2003)
- Head of State as himself (also singer/composer of theme song) (2003)
- Need For Speed: Underground song "Keep it Comin"
- The Boondocks (2008)
Awards/nominations
Nate Dogg has been nominated for four Grammy Awards, but has yet to win one.| Category | Genre | Song | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (with Eminem) | Rap | "Shake That" | 2007 | Nominated |
| Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (with Ludacris) | Rap | "Area Codes" | 2002 | Nominated |
| Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group (uncredited with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg) | Rap | "The Next Episode" | 2001 | Nominated |
| Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group (with Warren G) | Rap | "Regulate" | 1995 | Nominated " |
