Archival Overview
American singer and rapper whose smooth, resonant baritone hooks defined West Coast G-funk hip-hop alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Warren G on classics like Regulate.
Biographical Record
Nathaniel Dwayne Hale sang in church choirs in Mississippi before moving to Long Beach, California, and serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. In 1990, he formed the rap trio 213 with his cousin Snoop Dogg and Warren G.
Nate Dogg made his debut on Dr. Dre's seminal 1992 album 'The Chronic'. In 1994, he teamed with Warren G on the worldwide smash 'Regulate', earning an enduring reputation as the undisputed 'King of Hooks' on platinum hits with Eminem ('Shake That'), 50 Cent ('21 Questions'), and Ludacris ('Area Codes').
Key Life Milestones
Regulate with Warren G
Co-wrote and sang lead vocals on the multi-platinum G-funk anthem that topped charts worldwide.
21 Questions with 50 Cent
Provided the iconic number-one Billboard Hot 100 hook for 50 Cent's hit single.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialLong Beach, United States