Hip-hop lost another great one, Nate Dogg is dead at the age of 41. The cause of death has yet to be determined, but Nate did suffer a stroke in 2008.

Nathaniel Dwayne Hale crooned his way in our hearts with a distinct sound and gangsta melodies in the early 90’s.

He added the right notes to songs like “Regulate” and “Ain’t No Fun” and provided memorable hooks to many of the Death Row records in that era.

The Long Beach native began in the group 213 with Snoop Dogg and Warren G and throughout his career he lent his vocals to stars including Eminem, 50 Cent, Ludacris, Tupac and Dr. Dre.

He was nominated for four Grammys for collaborations and the most successful of his four solo albums was ‘Music & Me.’