Nate Dogg obituary

Singer's hooks helped popularise 'G-funk' and gangsta rapNate Dogg, the American singer whose golden voice graced many well-known rap tracks, has died aged 41 of complications from multiple strokes. He was best known as a "hook singer", performing a song's chorus in his distinctive tenor voice, for leading hip-hop stars including Eminem, Dr Dre, 50 Cent and Snoop Dogg. With his soulful phrasing, he hooked listeners to gangsta-rap tracks. Nate's crooning blended R&B with rap, making the sound m...

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