Teledysk: Nate Dogg Featuring Snoop Dogg - Never Leave Me Alone

Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (born August 19, 1969 died March 15th, 2011), better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, is a Grammy-nominated American R&B/hip hop artist and singer born in Long Beach, California. He is the cousin of rapper Snoop Dogg, who in turn is cousins with R&B singer Brandy. He is also credited with being the spokesman of a blunt wrap company called "Da Bomb Blunts". On December 19, 2007, he suffered a stroke, according to a coordinator for his recently formed gospel choir, Innate Praise. Reports had circulated that Nate Dogg had been admitted to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center in Pomona, California after suffering a heart attack. Erica Beckwith, however, confirmed to MTV News that Nate Dogg was released on December 26 after being treated for a stroke and is currently in a medical-rehab facility to assist him in his recovery. On January 18, 2008, it was officially reported that the stroke had rendered the left side of his body paralyzed. Doctors believe there will be a full recovery, and his voice was not affected. On September 15, 2008, dubcnn.com reported Nate Dogg had suffered a second stroke. On September 16, 2008, it was reported that Dogg is using an assisted-breathing tube for comfort, although he can breathe on his own. However, he is to appear on the song "Here For A Reason" on the forthcoming album by 50 Cent entitled "Before I Self Destruct.