R.I.P. Nate Dogg (August 19, 1969 – March 15, 2011)

Nathaniel Dwayne Hale, better known as the musical artist Nate Dogg, died today. Nate Dogg has experienced a series strokes in the past five years—one in 2007 and two in 2008. Nate Dogg was born on August 19, 1969 in Long Beach, CA. Rest in peace Nate Dogg.

UPDATE: Daz Dillinger, lifelong friend of Nate Dogg, has confirmed via Twitter that Nate Dogg has passed away. The tweet is posted below.

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Check out Nate Dogg’s playlist on iTunes.