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By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
11:31 p.m.
Long Beach, CA
The world of Rap music is remembering the life of Nate Dogg tonight.
Nathaniel Dwayne Hale was a Grammy nominated performer who had his entire life roots here in the greater Long Beach community.
Word of his passing is just beginning to hit the media wires. Exact cause of his death is not know at this time, but he did pass away at a local Long Beach area hospital earlier Tuesday night.
Nate Dogg was also a two time "stroke survivor." I too am a stroke survivor, and understand just how horrific it is to go through this type of an ordeal.
I was 41 when I had my stroke. Nate Dogg was 41 when he passed away. My heart goes out to his friends and family and to the community of Long Beach were he grew up.
Image via WikipediaHere is more about his life and his passing: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, serving for three years. In 1991 Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg, 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.
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. 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.
Nate Dogg was arrested in Arizona in April 2002 and was charged with firearms and drug offenses. He pleaded guilty in May 2002 and was subsequently sentenced to probation and community service. He was also ordered to attend drug counseling sessions. Nate 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.
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. Nate Dogg has already begun work on a new project.
Stroke and health
On December 19, 2007, he suffered a stroke,gospel choir, Innate Praise. 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. In January 2008, it was officially reported that the stroke had rendered the left side of his body paralyzed. In September 2008, Nate suffered a second stroke.
Discography
- G-Funk Classics, Vol. 1 & 2 (1998)
- Music and Me (2001)
- Nate Dogg (2003)
