Nate Dogg Biography

Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 – March 15, 2011), was an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor better known by his stage name Nate Dogg. Hale initially began his career as a member of the California rap trio 213, alongside his longtime friend Warren G and his cousin Snoop Dogg. He eventually pursued a solo career, and released three solo albums, G-Funk Classics, Vol. 1 & 2 in 1998, Music & Me in 2001, and Nate Dogg as a bootlegged album in 2003 and on CD in 2014. He was also well known for his work with other artists, frequently collaborating with Dr. Dre, Eminem, Warren G, Tupac Shakur, Westside Connection, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Ludacris, Xzibit, and Shade Sheist on many hit releases. Nate Dogg is regarded as one of the pioneers of West Coast hip hop , as well as the creator of "G-Funk" .[by whom?]