Rappers Who Worked With Nate Dogg React To Singers Death

Veteran Hip-Hop crooner Nate Dogg died last night (March 15th), according to sources close to the West Coast singer.

While details of Nate Dogg's death are emerging, the 41-year-old had been partially paralyzed by a stroke he suffered six-years ago.

Nate Dogg, whose vocals are featured on more than 20 million records sold, collaborated with a number of top artists, including Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, Fabolous, Ludacris and others.

Snoop Dogg took to Twitter to send his condolences to Nate Dogg.

"RIP NATE DOGG…We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb. One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met."

Snoop continued to grieve over Nate Dogg via Twitter, but stated that he was happy he got to grow up with his cousin Nate Dogg, who was featured in the group 213, along with their friend Warren G.

"I love u buddy luv. U will always b wit me 4ever n a day u put the g n g funk u put the 1 n 213 n u put yo stamp on evrybdy u ever did it wit. I miss u cuzz I am so sad but so happy I got to grow up wit u and I will c u again n heaven cuz u know d slogan."

Nate Dogg, born Nathaniel D. Hale, was receiving therapy for two strokes he suffered, one in 2007 and another in 2008.

"R.I.P. TO MY HOMEBOY NATE DOGG DPGC DOGG POUND GANGSTA 4 LIFE," added Dogg Pound member Daz Dillinger.

A number of rappers have taken to Twitter to express their condolences for legendary West coast singer Nathaniel "Nate Dogg" Hale, who died yesterday evening (March 15th).

While the cause of Nate Dogg's death is still not known, the singer suffered multiple strokes over the years.

His health began to deteriorate shortly after his first stroke in 2007, which left him wheel chair bound and later, bed ridden after a second stroke in 2008.

Throughout his career, Nate Dogg always worked with the top Hip-Hop stars on the planet.

His silky smooth voice was first heard by Dr. Dre, who quickly signed Nate Dogg and featured the singer on the breakthrough 1992 album, The Chronic.

Dogg Pound group member Kurupt reminisced over Nate Dogg earlier this morning.

"S/o [shout out] ta my bigg bro. Nate mothafuccin dogg," Kurupt tweeted. "There's only 1 ambassador of tha west coast. Ya hea me. I luv u cuzz."

Nate Dogg worked with rapper 50 Cent on his massive hit single "21 Questions," which helped 50 Cent's debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin sell over 8 million copies, making it the fourth best-selling Hip-Hop album of all time.

"I just landed nate dog is dead damn. GOD BLESS HIM R.I.P he meant a lot to west coast hiphop. I've always been a fan of it," 50 Cent tweeted. "I wrote the chorus to 21 questions I needed nate to sing it for me. He had a way of making everything feel hard."

Former G-Unit member and West Coast vet Game worked with Nate Dogg on tracks like "Ol English" from The Doctors Advocate and "Where I'm From" from the album The Documentary.

The Game shed tears over Nate Dogg's passing.

"R.I.P. Nate Dogg. Why does it take Death to remind us about the importance of life ???" Game tweeted this morning. "I lost a friend. Been here before. Tears. Memories. One day someone will lose "US" as well. LIVING until that day comes is our only option."

Jermaine Dupri, who recorded the track "Ballin' Outta Control" with Nate Dogg also had some words for his former collaborator.

"RIP Nate dogg, this is f**king terrible!! my prayers go out to the Pound and his family," Jermaine Dupri stated.

Actor Bow Wow, who was produced by Jermaine Dupri, was discovered by Snoop Dogg in 1993.

"I had the pleasure to be around him in my younger days when i was running with Snoop & The Dogg Pound in 93 #WestcoastLegend," Bow Wow stated.

Xzibit worked with Nate Dogg on tracks like "Multiply," and the club classic, "B**ch Please" featuring Snoop Dogg.

"We lost a solider, a father, a legend, a homie. My condolences go out to Ms. Ruth and the entire family. Celebrate #NateDogg," Xzibit tweeted.

Nate Dogg also helped power Ludacris' 2001 album Word of Mouf to platinum status, behind the hit single "Area Codes."

"There is a certain void in hip hop's heart that can never be filled," Ludacris tweeted. "Glad we got to make history together."