Singer Nate Dogg, whose near monotone crooning anchored some of rap's most seminal songs and helped define the sound of West coast hip-hop, has died at age 41.

Nate Dogg, born Nathaniel D. Hale in Long Beach, gained attention for two tracks on Dr. Dre's 1992 debut 'The Chronic.' He lent his baritone vocals to hits by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Warren G and ...