Hip- Hop and R&B legend Nate Dogg has died at the age of 41. At this time, the cause of death is unknown. Nate Dogg suffered a stroke in 2007 and he had two additional strokes in 2008 , one of which leaving him partially paralyzed . Nate was in physical therapy, yet never fully recovered, similar to R&B legend Luther Vandross.
This is really sad news. For 80′s babies, 90′s kids like myself, Nate Dogg was a major part of the soundtrack of our lives. From the classics he sang on at Death Row, to his solo material, to the records he did with other hip-hop acts, everything he sang on was a hit.
Nate was from a time in Hip-Hop when an actual SINGERS were hired to perform the hooks, instead of the rapper themselves. Nate Dogg was gangster, he was smooth, he was honest, he was authentic and he was undeniably the voice of Hip-Hop.
R.I.P. to the legend, whose music will continue to live on. Take a look at some of his biggest hits below and see what Snoop and others had to say about Nate Dogg on twitter.
Game: “I lost a friend. Been here before. Tears. Memories. One day someone will lose “US” as well. LIVING until that day comes is our only option. R.I.P. Nate Dogg. Why does it take Death to remind us about the importance of life ??? Cherish every moment cuz tomorrow he mite call your #.”
Snoop: “We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb. One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met. I love u buddy luv. U will always b wit me 4ever n a day u put the g n g funk u put the 1 n 213 n u put yo stamp on evrybdy u ever didit wit. All doggs go to heaven yo homie n baby brotha bigg snoopdogg!! I miss u cuzz I am so sad but so happy I got to grow up wit u and I will c u again n heaven cuz u know d slogan.”
Daz: “R.I.P. TO MY HOMEBOY NATE DOGG DPGC DOGG POUND GANGSTA 4 LIFE.”
Xzibit: “We love you Nate Dogg, it’s never going to be the same”.
Erykah Badu: ”Nate Dogg… freshness period. rest in beats.”
Dave Chappelle “Moment of silence for a hip-hop legend; RIP Nate Dogg. You will be missed, G Funk Era forever.”
“I Got Love”
“Lay Low”
“Regulate”
“21 Questions”
“I Like That”
“Area Codes”
“Can’t Deny It”
