# Nate Dogg

Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 – March 15, 2011), better known by his stage name, nate dogg, was an American singer, rapper and songwriter. Recognisable for his deep singing voice, Hale became best known for providing guest vocals for a multitude of hit rap songs between 1994 and 2007, earning the nickname "King of Hooks".Hale began his career in the early 1990s as a member of 213, a trio formed in 1990 with friends Snoop Dogg and Warren G. In 1994, he co-wrote and sang as the featured performer on Warren G's smash hit single "Regulate," which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and served as a breakout success for both artists. nate dogg would soon become a fixture in the West Coast hip-hop genre, regularly working with Dr.