R.I.P Nathan “Nate Dogg” Hale

R.I.P. Nate Dogg

It was widely reported late yesterday, that the Hip Hop music world lost one of its most impactful contributors. Nathan Hale, better known by his Hip Hop Stage name Nate Dogg, passed away on Tuesday, March 15th 2011. He was 41 years old.

Though the reason for his death was not yet announced, this marks the end of a 4 year battle of personal health for Nate Dogg.  In 2007 it was reported that he was hospitalized with what was eventually revealed to be a stroke.  The damage of the condition had rendered the left side of his body paralyzed.  Doctors did expect him to be able to make a full recovery with no effect on his voice, until later suffering a second stroke.  The last report regarding his health prior to the recent news of his death, indicated that Nate was receiving physical Therapy in hopes to regain more “Normality”.

Frequent collaborator and long time friend, rapper Snoop Dogg was the first to publicly morn the loss of Nate Dogg via his twitter.

“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. I miss u cuzz I am so sad but so happy I got to grow up with u and I will c u again n heaven cuz u know d slogan…all doggs go to heaven yo homie n baby brotha bigg snoopdogg!!

“RIP NATE DOGG.”

Nate is best known for his contributions in his hip hop trio 213 with friends Snoop Dogg and Warren G, while also making several notable guest appearances on the hooks of many Hip Hop Hits.  Some of those songs include, Eminem’s “Shake That” and “Till I Collapse”, Ludacris’ “Area Codes”, Dr. Dre’s The Chronic album and 1999 released single “The Next Episode”, and perhaps most notably, Warren G’s “Regulate”.  It should also be mentioned that Nate was a part of the recently formed gospel choir, Innate Praise.  Rest In Peace Nathan “Nate Dogg” Hale, August  19th, 1969 – March 15th,2011.