Pour Some Liquor Out For Nate Dogg Today. R.I.P.

Singer Nate Dogg (Nathaniel Dwayne Hale), who came to fame in the 1990s after debuting on Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, died last night at the age of 41. The singer suffered a stroke in 2008. The cause of death has not yet been released. News of his death was first reported by the Long Beach, Calif. newspaper the Press Telegram, which confirmed the news with Nate’s family.

5 of my top 10 favorite songs wouldn't be the same without him. That's a fact. He's the Robert Horry of hip-hop. Didn't jump off the page at you but you can't imagine a championship without his effort.