Attorney Mark Geragos said Nate
Dogg, whose real name was Nathaniel D. Hale, died of complications from
multiple strokes. Nate Dogg wasn't a rapper, but he was an integral figure in
the genre: His deep voice wasn't particularly melodic, but its tone - at times
menacing, at times playful, yet always charming - provided just the just the right
touch on hits including Warren G's "Regulate," 50 Cent's "21
Questions," Dr. Dre's "The Next Episode" and countless others.
While Nate Dogg provided hooks for rappers from coast to coast, the Long Beach,
California, native is best known for his contributions to the West Coast
soundtrack provided by the likes of Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, the Dogg Pound and
more. Nate Dogg was even part of a "supergroup" featuring Snoop Dogg
and Warren G, called 213. Nate Dogg also put out his own solo projects but was
best known for his collaborations with others. He had suffered strokes in
recent years.
