Nate Dogg

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Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 – March 15, 2011), known professionally as Nate Dogg, was an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. He gained recognition for providing soulful choruses and other guest vocals on several hip-hop songs between 1992 and 2007, earning him the honorific title "King of Hooks". Hale began his career in 1990 as a member of 213, a hip-hop trio formed with his cousin Snoop Dogg and mutual friend Warren G. In the 2000s, he began working with other mainstream rappers including Eminem, 50 Cent, Fabolous, Mos Def, and Ludacris. Hale performed on 18 Billboard Hot 100 entries, 16 as a featured artist and 2 as a primary artist. These included "21 Questions" (2003) by 50 Cent, which peaked atop the chart, "Regulate" (1994) by Warren G, which peaked at number 2, and "Shake That" (2006) by Eminem, which peaked at number 6. "Regulate" was nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 37th Annual Grammy Awards. Hale released three studio albums, as well...

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