This player (SoundCloud) didn’t survive.
No matter what religion you do or do not practice, take a moment to show respect for another one of hip-hop's fallen: Nathanial "Nate Dog" Hale. After suffering two debilitating strokes in 2007 and 2008, Nate Dogg's health declined until he passed away at 41 in Long Beach yesterday. So far there are no specific details on his passing, but given his medical history conclusions have been made.
Take a moment to reflect while hearing him collaborate with Snoop Dogg on "Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None)" above and with Dr. Dre on "The Next Episode" below:
Play videoAlso among the departed is reggae artist Smiley Culture, a.k.a. David Emmanuel, who was a casualty of a police raid on his home. Officials are stating that he died of multiple self-inflicted stab wounds, but questions are being raised by fans and the general public. Culture broke out big in 1984 with his track, "Police Officer."
(via FACT)