In Southern California, California, about 1,000 fans joined family and friends of hip-hop singer Nate Dogg for his funeral.
Among the celebs turning out for the services were rappers Snoop Dogg, Warren G and The Game at the Queen Mary Dome in Long Beach.
Nate Dogg’s family decided that the ceremony would not be open to the public as they had wanted, but they made 1,000 tickets and shuttles available to fans.
Nate Dogg, whose real name was Nathaniel Dwayne Hale, died on March 15 of complications from multiple strokes, attorney Mark Geragos said. He was 41.
Hale, who started out singing in church choirs, formed a group called 213 with Snoop Dogg and Warren G while the trio was in high school in Long Beach.
In celebration of Nate Dogg’s life and career, Snoop Dogg has created a special tribute video for the classic “Nobody Does it Better” ft. Warren G. and has launched the official Nate Dogg Trust Fund.
100% of all proceeds go directly to Nate Dogg’s family to help pay for memorial services and ensure financial security for his children. For more information on the Nate Dogg Trust Fund, please visit: http://snoopdogg.com/natedoggtrust
In other Nate Dogg news, Snoop is keeping the memory of his West Coast brother alive by tatting a picture of his face on his left forearm along with the words “All Doggs Go to Heaven.”
According to rap-up.com the tat by Mister Cartoon was done late Friday and serves as a lasting tribute to his lifelong friend.
