Coordinates	34°03′″N118°15′″N
name	Kurupt
|image	Kurupt Young Gotti in Abu Dhabi.jpg
background	solo_singer
born	November 23, 1972Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
origin	Hawthorne, California, U.S.
genre	Hip hop
years active	1992–Present
label	Death Row(1992 - 1998)(2002 - 2005)Antra(1998 - 2011) Interscope(1992 - 1995) D.P.G(2005 - 2010) Gangsta Advisory (2005 - 2011) Babygrande/Doggystyle (2006 - 2009) Bogish Brand Entertainment (2006 - 2010)
associated acts	Tha Dogg Pound, Daz Dillinger, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Jayo Felony, 40 Glocc, Bad Azz, Mobb Deep, Lil' Wayne, Xzibit, Eminem, Nate Dogg, DJ Quik, Warzone, Soopafly, Flesh-n-Bone, Roscoe, The Game, Canibus, Killah Priest, Ras Kass, J. Wells, Shade Sheist, Cypress Hill, Dr.Hollywood
website	YoungGotti.com }}

Ricardo Emmanuel Brown (born November 23, 1972), better known by his stage name Kurupt, also known as ''Kurupt Tha Kingpin'', ''Kurupt Young Gotti'' or ''Young Gotstra'' is an American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records. He is a member of the rap group Tha Dogg Pound, and is mostly known for his work with Death Row Records.

Early life

Ricardo Emmanuel Brown was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he lived for a while and later moved to Hawthorne, California to live with his father.

Career

First Term on Death Row

As a result, he has associated himself somewhat with Philadelphia and its rap scene, including Philly rappers such as Beanie Sigel; his first album, ''Kuruption!'', was a double-disc that featured both east and west coast CDs. He is the cousin of rapper Redrum781, known from the Bloods & Crips Bangin' on Wax albums, and Damu Ridas. He was a member of the Rollin 60's Neighborhood Crips.

Kurupt was signed to Death Row Records in the early '90's, making up a core roster that consisted of himself, Daz Dillinger, Lady of Rage, Snoop Dogg and RBX, led musically by Dr. Dre. These artists gained maximum exposure by appearing on Dre's breakthrough album, ''The Chronic'', during which Kurupt and Daz developed a close working relationship. After forming two-man crew Tha Dogg Pound, they were heavily featured on Snoop's debut ''Doggystyle'', even given their own song alongside Rage, "For All My Niggaz & Bitchez."

After the signing of Tupac Shakur to Death Row in September 1995, a rivalry was sparked between Death Row and the east coast's Bad Boy Entertainment. Death Row became a divided label, with Suge Knight and 2Pac demanding every rapper on the label diss an assortment of east coast artists hailing from or affiliated with Bad Boy. Having already thrown in on the Ruthless Records/Death Row conflict, Kurupt and Daz joined in the feud with their single "New York, New York," featuring Snoop Dogg; the song was interpreted as a diss against NYC and although it did not diss anyone specifically, it incited the response "L.A., L.A." The duo's album, ''Dogg Food'', became highly successful, despite being the first Death Row release not produced (it was, however, mixed) by Dr. Dre.

The time after ''Dogg Food'''s release was a hectic one for Death Row. Artists discouraged by the rising conflict included RBX, who left the label; Lady of Rage, whose project was continually postponed; and Dr. Dre himself, who began to resent Suge's controversial strong-arm tactics and thirst for the spotlight. When Andre jumped ship for Aftermath Entertainment, Daz became the main producer for Death Row, handling much of 2Pac's ''All Eyez on Me'' and Snoop Dogg's ''Tha Doggfather'', on which Kurupt was featured relatively sparingly, in contrast to his former high profile on label projects.

Life After Death Row

2Pac's 1996 murder began a mass exodus of artists from Death Row Records. Kurupt was one of the first to leave, preceded only by Nate Dogg; he initially signed with A&M;, on which he founded an imprint, Antra Records. It was through this deal Brown released his debut solo album ''Kuruption!'' in 1998, with appearances by Dr. Dre, Buckshot, and former foe N.O.R.E. The video for the single, "Ask Yourself a Question" was directed by writer-journalist-filmmaker Barry Michael Cooper (who wrote the screenplays for "New Jack City", "Sugar Hill", and "Above The Rim"); it featured Dr. Dre, producer of the song. The video was filmed in Philadelphia, Pa., in November, 1998.

Though the double-disc effort featured only a bit of Daz production, he and his former groupmate were still on good terms; when Dillinger followed in his tracks and left Death Row in 1999, he produced several tracks for his groupmate's second album ''Tha Streetz Iz a Mutha'', marking the end of Kurupt's tenure at Antra. The record featured a widespread diss track called "Calling Out Names," on which Kurupt called out various rappers, including DMX, accusing the east coaster of stealing his contract deal with Ja Rule. During this time, he linked up with fellow Californian Ras Kass, Wu-Tang Clan-affiliate Killah Priest and former Universal Records wonder Canibus to form a group called The HRSMN; despite repeated promises of an album, the group's only release has been an unfinished white label.

While Suge owned rights to Tha Dogg Pound name, Kurupt and Daz formed the core of an extended family called DPG (Dogg Pound Gangstaz)/DPGC (Dogg Pound Gangsta Crips), the latter of which also prominently featured Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg, Soopafly, and others intermittently. Daz and Kurupt went on to release ''Dillinger & Young Gotti'' under the name DPG, which garnered lukewarm reviews. Kurupt's following solo album for Artemis Records, ''Space Boogie: Smoke Oddessey'', fared better, with production from Daz and up-and-coming producer Fredwreck; his then-fiancee, Natina Reed, provided the hook for the single "It's Over."

Second Term on Death Row

After an unofficial remix/compilation Dogg Pound album called ''2002'' in early 2002, questions began to arise as to the status of Tha Dogg Pound vs. Death Row. While the duo officially said they weren't sure, Kurupt signed back to Death Row in exchange for the role of Vice President . This apparently shocked his groupmates, especially Daz, who'd had a much more volatile falling-out with Knight; a verbal war erupted wherein Kurupt and Daz repeatedly dissed each other viciously, on records and in interviews. While this was going on, Kurupt was mentoring a new roster of Death Row artists, including Spider Loc, Crooked I, and Eastwood; he also began work on his next album, ''Against tha Grain'', and formed a new group: The Riflemen, consisting of Kurupt, Mobb Deep, Jayo Felony, 40 Glocc, and The Alchemist, though the possibility of a record from this ensemble has seemingly faded over time.

More hurt by the conflict than he let on, Kurupt continued to work disses into his solo album; a bootleg version of the project, ''Originals'', was released in 2004 after repeated delays of its official release, as well as those of Crooked I and other Death Row artists. In 2005, Snoop Dogg began acting as a diplomat between the two parties, and Tha Dogg Pound reunited under its original moniker in April of that year at a west coast unity event hosted by Snoop. ''Against tha Grain'' was released, but by that time Kurupt had already left the label a second time, and publicly denounced the disses inherent in the record; an EP called ''Against tha Grain E.P.'' has also surfaced, containing said disses to his cohorts. Since their reunion, Kurupt has claimed both members got over their previous problems with no issue.

Dogg Pound reunited

Kurupt and Daz released ''Dillinger & Young Gotti II: The Saga Continuez'' in 2005, ''Cali iz Active'' (as DPG with Snoop Dogg) in 2006, and ''Dogg Chit'' in 2007; while he originally touted ''Dogg Chit'' as the heir to ''Dogg Food'''s legacy, he has since stated that none of the group's intermittent releases are to be considered actual albums—more like mixtapes, and that the upcoming ''100 Wayz'' (originally titled ''Westcoast Aftershocc'') is to be considered the second actual Dogg Pound release. '06 also saw the release of Snoop Dogg's album ''Tha Blue Carpet Treatment'', on which Kurupt appeared. After putting out ''Digital Smoke'' with J. Wells, Brown also released an album with his younger brother Roscoe entitled ''The Frank and Jess Story''. Kurupt appeared on Snoop Dogg's 2008 album ''Ego Trippin'''.

Before ''100 Wayz'', Tha Dogg Pound's ''Gangsta Grillz'' mixtape was released, hosted by DJ Drama;, followed by an album called ''BlaQKout'' with DJ Quik due out on April 28, 2009--the single for which, "Fuck Y'all," is a diss to former Quik partners AMG, Hi-C and 2nd II None.

Kurupt has been featured on many tracks with other independent artists over the last few years and released his first solo album in four years, Streetlights, on April 20, 2010. Kurupt is currently recording with MC Eiht, King T, Jayo Felony, Tha Chill, and Sir Jinx for a project called "First Generation". Kurupt also plans to release the long anticipated HRSMN album in 2011 as well as a compilation album with collaborations between various artists titled 'The Academy' on Penagon Records.

Discography

Studio albums

1998: ''Kuruption!''

1999: ''Tha Streetz Iz a Mutha''

2001: ''Space Boogie: Smoke Oddessey''

2004: ''Against tha Grain''

2006: ''Same Day, Different Shit''

2010: ''Streetlights''

Compilation albums

2005: ''Originals''

2010: ''Down and Dirty''

Collaboration albums

2003: ''The Horsemen Project'' (with The HRSMN)

2007: ''Digital Smoke'' (with J. Wells)

2008: ''The Frank and Jess Story'' (with Roscoe)

2009: ''BlaQKout'' (with DJ Quik)

2009: ''Tha Tekneek Files'' (with Roscoe)

2011: ''The End is Near'' (with The HRSMN)

TBA: ''Stay of Execution'' (with The N'Matez)

EPs

2007: ''Against tha Grain E.P.''

Filmography

1995 ''Murder Was the Case''

1998 ''Straight from the Streets'' (Video)

1999 ''Charlie Hustle: Blueprint of Self-Made Millionaire'' (Video)

1999 ''3 the Hard Way'' (Video)

2000 ''The Up In Smoke Tour'' (Video)

2001 ''Keepin' It Real (as Raw-D)''

2001 ''The Wash (as Maniac)''

2002 ''Kurupt: G-TV (Video)''

2002 ''Half Past Dead (as Twitch)''

2002 ''Dark Blue (as Darryl Orchard)''

2003 ''Fastlane (TV episode called "Dosed" (as Fallon)''

2003 ''Hollywood Homicide (as K-Ro)''

2003 ''"Hardware: Uncensored Music Videos - Hip Hop Volume 1"(Video) (segment "The Next Episode")''

2003 ''Tupac: Resurrection''

2003 ''"Vegas Vamps"''

2004 ''"I Accidentally Domed Your Son" (as Krego)''

2004 ''Johnson Family Vacation (as himself)''

2005 ''"A Talent for Trouble" (as himself)''

2005 ''Brothers in Arms (as Kansas)''

2006 ''"Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and the Cops"''

2006 ''Stand By Your Man'' (as Joker)''

2007 ''Half Past Dead 2 (as Twitch)''

2008 ''Vice''(as TJ Greene)''

2008 ''Days of Wrath (as Bobby)''

2008 '' Loaded (as Dyson)

Grammy Award nominations

Kurupt has been nominated for one Grammy Award but has not yet won an award as of 2010.

! Category	! Genre	! Song	! Year	! Result
Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group (with Daz)	Soundtrack		1996	Nominated

Loaded (2008 film)

References

External links

Kurupt's official website

Kurupt at the Internet Movie Database

Kurupt Interview at Metal Lungies.com

Kurupt & DJ Quik Interview with soundhustle.com

Kurupt on the set of "In Gotti We Trust" by Streetgangs.com, March 28, 2010

Category:1972 births Category:Living people Category:People from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Category:American vegans Category:Crips Category:Death Row Records artists Category:African American rappers Category:Rappers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Category:Rappers from Los Angeles, California

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Coordinates	34°03′″N118°15′″N
background	solo_singer
birth name	Percy Romeo Miller, Jr.
alias	Lil' Romeo, Rome, Romeo
born	August 19, 1989
origin	New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
genre	Hip hop
occupation	RapperModelBasketball playerEntrepreneurActor
college	USC
years active	2001–present
label	No Limit (2001–2002) Priority (2001–2002) The New No Limit (2002–2004) Universal (2002–2003) E1 (2004–2005) Guttar Music (2005–2006) Take A Stand (2007–present) The Next Generation (CEO) (2010–present) No Limit Forever (CEO) (2010–present)
website	http://romeoforever.com }}

Percy Romeo Miller, Jr. (born August 19, 1989), better known by his stage name Romeo (previously Lil' Romeo), is an American rapper, actor, basketball player, entrepreneur, and model. As a rap musician, Miller has released three studio albums and two compilation albums.

Early life

Romeo Miller was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the son of rapper and entrepreneur Master P and former rapper Sonya C. He is the nephew of rappers C-Murder and Silkk the Shocker and the brother of singer Cymphonique. Romeo was signed to No Limit at the age of 5 after he wrote a rap to his dad.

Music career

''Lil' Romeo'' (2001)

He then released his debut album 7 years later titled after his original alias ''Lil' Romeo''. This offering contained the hit single "My Baby" that charted No. 1 on the Hot R&B;/Hip-hop Singles. The album peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and No. 5 on the Top R&B;/Hip-Hop Albums,selling more then 500,000 copies the first week out making it certified Gold. The album is now certified certified Platinum by the RIAA for the sales of 1,300,000. Also in 2001 he was featured on his uncle Silkk the Shocker's remix single of "That's Kool", which was also featured on his own album.

''Game Time'' (2002–2003)

In 2002, a year later after his debut album, Miller put out his second studio album, ''Game Time''. It peaked at No. 33 on the Billboard 200 and No. 10 on the Top R&B;/Hip-Hop Albums selling close to a 110,000 copies the first week . It spawned the billboard charting single "2-Way" that charted to No. 66 Hot R&B;/Hip-Hop Songs. It also spawned the album second single "True Love" which charted at No. 16 under the Hot 100 Singles. Though not as successful on the charts as Miller's debut album It still was successful in sales certified 2x Platinum, selling 2,430,785 copies making this Miller's highest selling album.

''Romeoland'' (2004–2007)

In 2004, miller released his third studio album ''Romeoland,'' which was not as successful as his last two albums selling 50,000 the first week , but still managed to be certified Gold selling over 459,000 copies in the United States. It was also the last studio album to feature Miller billed as Lil' Romeo. In 2005 Romeo along with his brother Valentino Miller who was known as Young V at that time and their three cousins C-Los, Lil' D & Willie J formed the group Rich Boyz & released their debut album ''Young Ballers: The Hood Been Good to Us''. In 2006 Miller released a compilation album entitled ''Greatest Hits'' the album featured all of his hit songs when Miller was billed as Lil' Romeo. In 2006 Romeo released the two albums ''Lottery'' & ''God's Gift'' on the new label owned by himself and his father Master P, entitled Guttar Music. ''Lottery'' served as Millers first independent release while ''God's Gift'' served as a soundtrack to a movie with the same name. ''God's Gift'' was also Miller's first album to use the name Romeo and to have explicit language. The two albums were also known for containing Miller's single "U Can't Shine Like Me" which was a direct response to Bow Wow, who fans thought dissed Miller in his song "Fresh Azimiz". In 2007 Miller released a collaboration album with his father Master P titled ''Hip Hop History'' it sold 32,000 records worldwide.

''Intelligent Hoodlum'' (2008–present)

In 2008 Miller stated he was working on his fourth studio album entitled ''Gumbo Station''. On June 17, 2008 Miller released the first single from the album which was "Get Low wit It" which featured Akon & his brother Valentino Miller it failed to gain success on the Billboard charts. On March 3, 2009 Romeo released a compilation entitled ''Get Low LP'' that contained songs that were supposed to be on ''Gumbo Station''. It debuted at No. 149 on the Billboard 200 and as of May 5, 2009 it has sold over 20,000 copies. In 2010 Romeo confirmed that he was still working on his fourth studio album but he changed the name of the album to ''The College Boy''. Romeo then announced that the title of the album was going to be ''I Am No Limit''. On January 19, 2010 Romeo released the first promotional single for the album entitled "Tell Me A Million Times" that featured Tempo. Then on January 26, 2010 Romeo released the second promotional single for the album entitled "Ice Cream Man Jr." which was a tribute to his dad Master P. On February 16, 2010 Miller released his debut mixtape ''Patience Is A Virtue'' to promote the album. Then on March 2, 2010 Romeo released two EPs to promote the album which were the ''Famous Girl'' & ''Monster/Practice''. Also In 2010 Miller debuted his newly founded record label The Next Generation Entertainment with his new group the College Boyys. They released a collaboration album on May 25, 2010 entitled ''Spring Break'' which sold over 200,000 copies worldwide. Miller also on this day released three singles which were "You" that featured D'Anna & Lil Twist, "She Bad" that featured Millers cousins Lil' D & Black Don & "They Dont Know" but all of the singles failed to reach the charts. Romeo also performed at the 2010 Hip Hop Honors along with his brother Valentino Miller, his cousins Lil' D & Black Don, & his uncle Silkk The Shocker, along with Trina, Gucci Mane & Mystikal to honor his dad Master P & No Limit Records. In late 2010 Romeo relaunched No Limit as No Limit Forever Romeo also confirmed that he has changed the name of the album from ''I Am No Limit'' to ''Intelligent Hoodlum''. In 2011 It Is confirmed that Romeo is going on a new tour with his dad Master P & his uncle Silkk the Shocker the tour is entitled ”No Limit Forever International". On January 11, 2011 Romeo released his EP ''Dont Push Me''. On May 3, 2011 Romeo released the first official single from ''Intelligent Hoodlum'' which is "Famous Girl (Remix)" which is really the mastered version of the original it still features appearances from Sean Kingston & Miller's cousin Black Don. On August 19, 2011 Romeo released his ''I Am No Limit'' mixtape which was originally supposed to be his fourth studio album before it got changed but Miller just decided it would be best to just release it as a mixtape for his fans.

Other ventures

Acting career

Miller started his acting career with a cameo appearance in the 2001 film ''Max Keeble's Big Move'', as himself. He later co-starred with Jessica Alba, Mekhi Phifer and Zachary Isaiah Williams in the film ''Honey'' (2003). In ''Honey'', his character was Benny, a young boy looking for a break. Also in 2003, he voiced himself on an episode of the animated series, ''Static Shock'', to which he had performed the theme song. He co-starred with his dad in a movie called ''Uncle P'' in 2005. He also starred in another movie with Zachary Isaiah Williams, ''God's Gift'', which came out in 2006. Recently, he made a cameo appearance, as himself, in ''Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide'' as a rapping coach for the teachers. Then in 2007 he starred in film ''ASL'' as himself, Rome, alongside Forrest Lipton and Zachary Isaiah Williams who played the young Romeo; Lil Romey and had also previously starred with Romeo in ''Honey'' and Nickelodeon's ''Romeo!''. He guest-starred as a rapper accused of murder in the 2010 CBS series, ''The Defenders'' and acted in the highly successful film, ''Jumping the Broom'', released in May 2011. In 2011, he also starred in TV commercials for McDonald's & ICDC Colleges.

Fashion designer

On July 24, 2010 Romeo launched his own clothing line titled "College Boyys", which has also been promoted by Miller & his new group the College Boyys. It has also been promoted by artists such as Justin Bieber, Big Time Rush & Jaden Smith. Romeo stated

Basketball career

Name	Percy Miller, Jr.
College	USC
Conference	Pac-10
Sport	Basketball
Position	Point guard
Career start	2008 2010
Nickname	Romeo, Prince P
Jersey	15
Height ft	5
Height in	11
Weight lb	170
Nationality	American
Birth date	August 19, 1989
Birth place	New Orleans, Louisiana
Highschool	Beverly Hills High School
tournaments	y
tournament list	2009 NCAA Tournament
color	DarkRed
fontcolor	Gold }}

Romeo was invited, in the summer of 2006, to the Reebok-sponsored ABCD Camp, which is considered the premier basketball camp in the United States. The Teaneck, New Jersey-based ABCD Camp is an invitation-only basketball showcase previously attended by high-profile players including Kobe Bryant, Stephon Marbury, Tracy McGrady, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. Surrounded by future NBA players such as O. J. Mayo, Derrick Rose, and Kevin Love, Miller looked out of place and averaged less than 2 points a game throughout the camp. ''The Wall Street Journal'' made an article on March 8, entitled "A Hot Prospect," cites Sonny Vaccaro, the longtime director of the ABCD Camp, as explaining, "he invited Romeo Miller to the 2006 camp, primarily as a favor to Percy Miller, whom he knew from the club basketball circuit." In the article, Vaccaro indicated, "If you're looking for the profile of an athlete who plays basketball at USC, he's not it."

On April 13, 2007, Miller verbally committed to the University of Southern California (USC) and signed a letter of intent on November 19, 2007.

Miller, a 5'11" point guard, was a four year starter at Beverly Hills High School. As a junior during the 2005–2006 high school season he averaged 13.9 points and 5.6 assists per game. As a senior during the 2006–2007 high school season he averaged 8.6 points and 9.0 assists per game.

According to ''The Wall Street Journal'', it appears the decision to grant Miller a full scholarship at USC was largely driven by his relationship with friend and teammate Demar DeRozan, the 6-foot-6 All-American forward who was rated as the number five prospect in the country on Scout.com. ''The Wall Street Journal'' reported Coach Tim Floyd as saying, "Last April...Percy Miller called while driving both players from a tournament in Fayetteville, Ark...Percy Miller said 'Demar and Romeo are ready to make their decision, and would you like to have them both on scholarship?'...'I said absolutely.'" Miller and DeRozan began playing in the 2008–2009 season.

Miller had a disappointing career at USC. In his two seasons as a Trojan, he played a total of 19 minutes in 9 games and scored a total of 5 points.

Modeling career

On December 27 Romeo modeled for a new 2011 calender. On April 10, 2011 Miller modeled for the April issue of ''TROIX'' magazine. On April 12, 2011 Miller modeled again for some new pictures. He also modeled with the singer-songwriter Chynna Terrell.

Dancing with the Stars

After originally withdrawing from season two of ''Dancing with the Stars'' due to an injury, Romeo competed in season 12. He was partnered with professional dancer, Chelsie Hightower. They were eliminated from the show on May 10, 2011 and finished in the Top 5, one week before the semi-final.

rowspan="2"	Week #
	style="text-align: center; background:#faf6f6;"|Cha-Cha-Cha/ "Romeo"
	2		Quickstep/ "You're the One That I Want"		7		8		8		Safe
	style="text-align: center; background:#faf6f6;"
	style="text-align: center; background:#faf6f6;"
	style="text-align: center; background:#faf6f6;"
	6		Waltz/ "My Heart Will Go On"		10		9		9
	style="text-align:center; background:#faf6f"|Cha-Cha-Cha/ ""Born This Way""Samba/ "Say Hey (I Love You)"
	style="text-align:center; background:#faf6f"|Tango/"Hold It Against Me"Salsa/"Tequila"

In week 7, Donnie Burns was the guest judge and scored the dances.

Personal life

Miller attended Beverly Hills High School in Beverly Hills, California. Romeo sponsors "Loco Tonic", an energy drink he mentions in his newer songs. In 2008, Romeo was ranked No. 18 in the most fit men in the world.

Discography

;Studio albums

''Lil' Romeo'' (2001)

''Game Time'' (2002)

''Romeoland'' (2004)

''Intelligent Hoodlum'' (2012)

;Independent albums

''Lottery'' (2006)

;Soundtrack albums

''God's Gift Soundtrack'' (2006)

;Collaboration albums

''Young Ballers: The Hood Been Good to Us'' (2005) (with Rich Boyz)

''Hip Hop History'' (2007) (with Master P)

''Spring Break'' (2010) (with College Boyys)

''TBA'' (2012) (with College Boyys)

''TBA'' (2012) (with Resq3)

;Mixtapes

''Patience Is A Virtue'' (2009)

''I Am No Limit'' (2011)

Filmography

;Films

''Honey (2003 film) ''Still 'Bout It'' ''God's Gift (film) ''Uncle P'' ''The Pig People'' ''Down and Distance'' ''Jumping the Broom (film) ''Madea's Witness Protection''

Year
2001	''Max Keeble's Big Move''	Himself
2003	Honey'' ||	Benny	Main Role
rowspan="2">2004	|	M.J.	Main Role
''Decisions''	Jamal
rowspan="2"	2006	God's Gift'' ||	Romeo	Main Role
''Don't Be Scared''	Stevie
rowspan="2"	2007	|	Corey Miller	Main Role
''Crush On U''	Rome
2009	|	TJ	Main Role
2010	|	Darren Sheehan	Main Role
rowspan="2"	2011	Jumping the Broom'' ||	Sebastian	Support Role
''Wolf Boy''	''2120''
2012	|	Jake	Main Role

;Television

''Oh Drama!'' ''The Hughleys'' ''Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration'' ''Raising Dad'' ''American Music Awards of 2002 ''Proud Family'' ''One on One (TV series) ''Static Shock'' ''All Grown Up!'' ''Romeo!'' ''Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide ''Out of Jimmy's Head ''The Defenders (2010 TV series) ''The Bad Girls Club (season 6) ''Dancing with the Stars (U.S. season 12) ''The Cape ''Reed Between the Lines'' ''Charlie's Angels (2011 TV series)

Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
2001	''The Brothers García''	Ty
2001	|	Musical Guest	Television special
2001	|	Himself
2001	|	Himself
2002	|	Marvin
2002	The 29th Annual American Music Awards'' ||	Himself
2002	|	Himself	"A Hero For Halloween" (episode 24, season 1)
2003	One on One'' ||	Eric	"Spy Games"
2003	|	Himself	Recorded the final theme song for the series.
2003	|	Lil Q	"It's Cupid, Stupid" (episode 8, season 1)
2003–2006	|	Romeo "Ro" Miller	Main Role/Starring as ''Romeo''.
2005	|	Rapping teacher	"Guide to: Emergency Drills and Late Bus" (episode 21, season 2)
2008	|	Himself	"Lunch Tables" (episode 13, season 1)
2010	The Defenders ||	Killa Diz	"The Defenders – Nevada v. Killa Diz"
2011	The Bad Girls Club: Season 6'' ||	Himself	Guest appearance on the reality show (episode 10)
2011	Dancing With the Stars: Season 12 '' ||	Contestant	Romeo was originally supposed to be competing in season 2 but due to a injury he was unable & his dad Master P filled in for him
2011	|	Gangster	Season 1, Episode 9 – "Razer".
2011	|	Darius	Season 1, Episode 5 – "Let's Talk About Competition"
2011	Charlie's Angels'' ||	Royal's son	Season 1, EpisRode 7 – "Royal Angels"

Felipe Solis is schedule to appear in Romeo's new reality show Romeo & Juliet

Awards and nominations

Billboard Music Awards

*2001, Rap Artist of the Year (Winner)

*2001, Music Videos: ''My Baby'' (Winner)

*2002, R&B;/Hip-Hop: ''My Baby'' (Winner)

Kids Choice Awards

*2004, Favorite Television Actor – Male for: ''Romeo!'' (Nominated)

*2005, Favorite Television Actor – Male for: ''Romeo!'' (Winner)

*2006, Favorite Television Actor – Male for: ''Romeo!'' (Nominated)

Teen Choice Awards

*2004, Choice Breakout Movie Star – Male for: ''Honey'' (Nominated)

Black Reel Awards

*2004, Choice Breakout Movie Star – Male for: ''Honey'' (Nominated)

Young Artist Awards

*2005, Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actor: Romeo! (Nominated)

NAMIC Vision Awards

*2005, Best Comedic Performance: ''Romeo!'' (Nominated)

Image Awards

*2005, Outstanding Performance in a Youth/Children's Program – Series or Special: ''Romeo!'' (Nominated)

References

External links

Official website

USC Athletics Player Biography: No. 15 Percy Miller

Photos from Shrink-A-Bulls

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Coordinates	34°03′″N118°15′″N
name	Daz Dillinger
background	solo_singer
birth name	Delmar Arnaud
alias	Dat Nigga Daz
birth date	May 25, 1973
origin	Long Beach, California, U.S.
instrument	Drums, keyboards, drum machine, sampler
genre	Hip hop
occupation	Rapper, producer, Singer
years active	1992 – present
label	Death Row(1992–1999)D.P.G.(2000–present)Gangsta Advisory(2000–present)So So Def/Virgin/EMI Records(2003–2006)Koch(2006–2009)Doggy Style(2002–present)
associated acts	Tha Dogg Pound, Snoop Dogg, Lil' 1/2 Dead, Nate Dogg, Soopafly, Tupac Shakur, Kurupt, Lady of Rage, Z-Ro
website	dazmusic.com }}

Delmar Drew Arnaud (born May 25, 1973 in Long Beach, California), better known by his stage name Daz Dillinger (formerly Dat Nigga Daz) is an American hip hop producer and rapper mostly known for his membership in the rap duo Tha Dogg Pound, with Kurupt, and his work with Death Row Records.

Death Row years

''The Chronic'', Tha Dogg Pound and ''Dogg Food''

Daz began his career on Death Row Records as a producer for co-founder Suge Knight's then-girlfriend, Paradise. He was signed to the label and subsequently began working with Dr. Dre on the breakthrough west coast album, ''The Chronic''; during its recording, he met and grew close to Kurupt, whom he would soon work with professionally. The two formed Tha Dogg Pound for ''Doggystyle'', the debut album of his cousin the record label's up-and-coming star Snoop Dogg. The critically acclaimed album, as well as their later single "What Would You Do?", saw Tha Dogg Pound partake in the rivalry between Dr. Dre and former N.W.A. groupmate Eazy-E, by dissing artists on Eazy's Ruthless Records.

Dillinger was more heavily involved in ''Doggystyle'' than was his groupmate; while it was produced and mixed by Dre, Arnaud was featured on one track and received co-production credit on two ("Serial Killa" and "For All My Niggaz and Bitches"). Following its release, Daz and Kurupt put out their debut group album, ''Dogg Food'', to rave reviews and platinum sales. While the duo dissed Ruthless act Bone Thugs-N-Harmony on the album, ''Dogg Food'' also saw the duo engage in yet another conflict, this time the beef Suge and new signee 2Pac initiated against Bad Boy Entertainment's Puff Daddy and Notorious B.I.G.; Daz and Kurupt would expand the feud to include Capone-N-Noreaga, Tragedy Khadafi and Mobb Deep with their Snoop-assisted single "New York, New York."

Head producer, ''All Eyez on Me'' & ''Retaliation, Revenge & Get Back''

As the intercoastal rivalry escalated, and Suge Knight's increasingly intense strong-arm tactics entered the studio, head producer Dr. Dre steadily grew resentful of the label's dangerous atmosphere. Beginning with ''Dogg Food'', which Daz produced, Dre no longer produced whole Death Row albums; in his latter days as in-house producer, he worked only with 2Pac, producing three tracks (California Love, which was originally supposed to appear on the Aftermath compilation album, California Love Remix, and Can't C Me) for the rapper's definitive album ''All Eyez on Me''. Even before Dre left the label to found his own Aftermath Entertainment, Arnaud effectively took over as head producer, crafting most of the double-album's first disc and providing beats for Snoop Dogg's sophomore effort, ''Tha Doggfather'', from which Dre's production was absent. His status as head producer was made official once Dre left, and continued on even after 2Pac's murder and the artist-exodus it initiated. During his tenure heading the label's sound, Daz contributed production to the Gridlock'd soundtrack, Lady of Rage's ''Necessary Roughness'', and Nate Dogg's ''G-Funk Classics, Vol. 1''. His production would also pop up on the unofficial Snoop Dogg release ''Dead Man Walkin'' put out by Suge in 2001, after Daz himself had left the label.

Dillinger went on to put out his own solo album, ''Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back'' on Death Row in 1998; Nate Dogg, Kurupt and Snoop had already left the label, followed shortly thereafter by Daz himself. During this time a short-lived beef sparked between Daz and Snoop, regarding the latter's words against Suge Knight and the former's status at the label and disses inherent in the album, which Snoop Dogg later dropped out of respect for his cousin.

Off Death Row

Solo career & feud with Kurupt

After ending his tenure at Death Row, Arnaud would go on to produce for acts like Kurupt, Soopafly, and B-Legit; he put out the album R.A.W. in 2000, the flagship release for his own D.P.G. Recordz, which would for some time function as a vehicle for releasing solo albums. He and Kurupt united in 2001 for a second album, ''Dillinger & Young Gotti'', which received mixed reviews, under the name D.P.G. (as Suge still owned rights to the name 'Tha Dogg Pound' at the time). The group unity was short-lived, as Kurupt would subsequently re-sign with Death Row, prompting his former groupmate to diss him several times in song and interviews. Daz dissed Death Row with "Catch U In The Club", "U Ain't Shit" and a skit called "A Message to Ricardo Brown". Kurupt respond with "No Vaseline Part 2." The feud carried on from 2002 to 2005, while Dillinger released several solo efforts, including a 'DPGC' album with Snoop Dogg, Soopafly and Bad Azz and ''Tha Dogg Pound Gangsta LP'' on his own.

Reconciliation & upcoming projects

In 2005, Daz and Kurupt reconciled their differences at a west coast unity event hosted by Snoop Dogg; Kurupt proceeded to leave Death Row a second time, procuring rights to the name of Tha Dogg Pound and re-forming the duo with his former partner, who on his part ended his brief tenure at Jermaine Dupri's So So Def. The duo immediately commenced to releasing albums, including ''Dillinger & Young Gotti II: The Saga Continuez'', the ''Let'z Ryde Tonite EP'' and ''Cali iz Active'' with Snoop Dogg as the DPG. Their next proper album came in the form of 2007's ''Dogg Chit'', and then in 2009 with "That Was Then This Is Now". In the works for Daz are two Dogg Pound releases, one entitled ''100 Wayz''--formerly ''Westcoast Aftershocc'', through Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle records, and one produced in conjunction with Pete Rock. August 1, 2008, Daz Dillinger offered the new owners of Death Row Records to record videos for ''Dogg Food''; he also plans to repackage and release unreleased material.

Discography

Studio albums

1998: ''Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back''

2000: ''R.A.W.''

2002: ''This Is the Life I Lead''

2003: ''DPGC: U Know What I'm Throwin' Up''

2004: ''I Got Love in These Streetz''

2005: ''Tha Dogg Pound Gangsta LP''

2005: ''Gangsta Crunk''

2006: ''So So Gangsta''

2007: ''Gangsta Party''

2008: ''Only on the Left Side''

2009: ''Public Enemiez''

2010: ''Matter of Dayz''

2011: ''D.A.Z.''

TBA: ''When We All Get To Heaven''

Compilation albums

2001: ''Who Ride wit Us: Tha Compalation, Vol. 1''

2002: ''To Live and Die in CA''

2002: ''Who Ride wit Us: Tha Compalation, Vol. 2''

2008: ''Who Ride wit Us: Tha Compalation, Vol. 3''

2009: ''Who Ride wit Us: Tha Compalation, Vol. 4''

Collaboration albums

2001: ''Long Beach 2 Fillmoe'' (with JT the Bigga Figga)

2001: ''Game for Sale'' (with JT the Bigga Figga)

2003: ''Southwest'' (with Nuwine)

2009: ''Get That Paper'' (with Fratthouse)

TBA: ''West Coast Gangsta Sh*t'' (with WC)

TBA: ''Stay of Execution'' (with The N'Matez)

EPs

2001: ''Makaveli & Dillinger Don't Go 2 Sleep'' (with Makaveli)

Mixtapes

2004: ''DPG: Till The Day I Die Mixtape''

2005: ''So So Gangsta - The Mixtape''

2005: ''West Coast Gangstas - Starring: Tha Dogg Pound'' (Hosted by DJ Kurupt)

2009: ''Dillinger & Makaveli - Tribute: Streetz of LA Special Edition'' (Hosted by DJ Nik Bean)

Awards

Nominated in 1996 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group (with Kurupt): "What Would You Do"

References

External links

Official website

Interview

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Coordinates	34°03′″N118°15′″N
name	Shade Sheist
background	solo_singer
alias	Shady Montage
origin	Inglewood, CA
genre	Hip hop
occupation	Musician
years active	2000-present
label	PYO Entertainment, Universal
associated acts	Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg, N.U.N.E., Kurupt, DJ Quik, TQ, Timbaland
website	http://www.shadesheist.com }}

Tramayne Thompson (born October 22, 1981), primarily known by his stage name Shade Sheist, is an American songwriter and recording artist from Inglewood, California. He began his career in 2000 by contributing the single "Where I Wanna Be" to a compilation executive produced by himself and local producer Damizza. After writing and recording tracks for other artists, television/film and video game soundtracks, Shade Sheist released his debut album ''Informal Introduction'', featuring ''Where I Wanna Be'' in 2002 under Universal Records.

Early life and career

Sheist was born in Inglewood, California and grew up in both Inglewood and neighboring city South Los Angeles. He started writing music around the age of 10 and formed a performing group with his best friends that won first and second place prizes at local talent shows produced by ASCAP. He worked with producers Johnny J, Howie Hersh and Ronnie King on his early recordings. He performed from 1994 to 1999 as Shady Montage, signed to Hollywood Records. Two singles he released under this moniker, ''Shake You Down'' and ''Leaving You Again'' (both hip hop interpolations of older r&b; compositions) were well-received and aired on major market radio stations nationally. At one point during this period he became label mates and recorded with ''Biggie Smalls'' (the artist who caused the late Christopher Wallace to change his stage name to The Notorious B.I.G.) As a teen he appeared in several music videos including 2Pac's ''So Many Tears'' and South Circle's ''Attitudes.'' Sheist graduated from Alexander Hamilton High School in 1997.

Music career

He first performed commercially as ''Shade Sheist'' in 2000 on the song ''If You Were My Bitch'' from the gold-selling compilation ''Irv Gotti Presents: The Murderers''. That year, he also appeared on the song ''It's Your Life'' from Ja Rule's triple platinum-selling album ''Rule 3:36''. Additionally, Sheist met Los Angeles-based producer Damizza (real name Damion Young), who worked as senior director for artist relations at Los Angeles hip-hop station Power 106 (KPWR) and released a various-artists compilation titled ''Where I Wanna Be''. Sheist, Kurupt and Nate Dogg performed the title single, which peaked at #60 on the Hot R&B;/Hip-Hop Songs chart but at #1 on the Hot Rap Singles. Shade Sheist and Nate Dogg collaborated together again on the track ''Cali Diseaz'' on the soundtrack to the 2001 film ''The Fast and the Furious''. Damizza recorded the track "Bad News" with Shade Sheist and N.U.N.E. for the soundtrack to the short-lived Fox television drama ''Dark Angel''.

In 2002, Sheist released his debut album ''Informal Introduction'' through a deal between MCA Records and his own Baby Ree label. ''Informal Introduction'' featured production by Timbaland, DJ Quik, Damizza and Kay Gee of Naughty By Nature. The singles included ''Money Owners'' (with Timbaland), ''Wake Up'' (with Nate Dogg and Warren G), and ''John Doe'' (with DJ Quik, AMG, Hi-C & Swift). The ''Where I Wanna Be'' music video featured cameos from N.U.N.E., TQ, Irv Gotti, Ja Rule and The D.O.C. The ''Money Owners'' music video featured a special appearance from Dr. Dre, who worked in the studio room next door to Sheist during the recording of the "Informal Introduction" album. Shade Sheist stated that Dr. Dre was a big help during the creation of his debut album.

The ''Los Angeles Times'' asserted that Power 106 played Shade Sheist singles more than any other urban radio station in the U.S. and reported that Peter Hart of Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting brought up conflict of interest issues given that Emmis Communications funded both the radio station and Sheist's label Baby Ree. Power 106 decided to disclose its ties to Sheist after the ''Times'' brought up the issue. Emmis president Rick Cummings stated that his station played Sheist's music based on listener tastes.

Sheist returned in 2004 with the single ''What Would You Do'' featuring Nate Dogg and Mariah Carey. The track appeared on Sheist's second album ''Before The Waitin Before The Hatin'' which originally released in 2005 and re-released in late 2006 with new tracks included. In 2008, Sheist, N.U.N.E. and other associate rappers from the PYO Entertainment International label toured the world.

In 2010, Shade Sheist released a new album with N.U.N.E., ''Movin Units'' which was his first original studio release in 4 years. The album featured the single ''Movin Like a Boss'' which spawned several international remixes. On May 31, 2011 Shade Sheist released a new single worldwide titled "Queen," featuring LaToiya Williams. The single served as the introduction to his final solo album.

Discography

Albums

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Released: September 10, 2002

Label: Baby Ree/MCA

Format: CD, LP, digital download

|align=center|69 |align=center|20 |- |align=left|2006 |align=left|''Before the Waitin' Before the Hatin'''

Released: November 1, 2006

Label: PYO Entertainment International

Format: CD, digital download

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Released: December 16, 2008

Label: PYO Entertainment International

Format: CD, digital download

|align=center| |align=center| |- |align=left|2010 |align=left|''Movin Units''

Released: February 9, 2010

Label: PYO Entertainment International

Format: CD, digital download

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Singles

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Other charted songs

{|class=wikitable !align=center rowspan=2|Year !align=center rowspan=2|Title !align=center colspan=1|Chart positions |- !align=center width=40|U.S. R&B; |- |align=left|2002 |align=left|"Wake Up" (featuring Nate Dogg and Warren G) |align=center|53 |- |align=left|2003 |align=left|"John Doe" (featuring DJ Quik, Hi-C, AMG and Swift) |align=center|66 |- |align=left|2004 |align=left|"What Would You Do" (featuring Nate Dogg and Mariah Carey) |align=center|14 |- |}

References

External links

Shade Sheist Blog

Put Yourself Out Entertainment International

Shade Sheist Interview at Illuminati2G

Shade Sheist Interview at DUBCNN.com

Shade Sheist Interview at PlanetUrban.com.au

Shade Sheist Interview at SoPrupRadio.com

Shade Sheist on Facebook

Shade Sheist Blog

Category:Universal Records artists Category:Date of birth missing (living people) Category:1981 births Category:Living people

Coordinates	34°03′″N118°15′″N
Name	Nate Dogg
Background	solo_singer
Birth name	Nathaniel Dwayne Hale
Birth date	August 19, 1969Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
Death date	March 15, 2011Long Beach, California, U.S.
Genre	Hip hop, West Coast hip hop, R&B;, G-funk
Occupation	Singer, actor
Years active	1990–2011
Label	Death RowElektraDoggystyleAtlantic
Associated acts	213, Snoop Dogg, Warren G, 2Pac, Dr. Dre, Game, Eminem, 50 Cent, Tha Dogg Pound, Fabolous }}

Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 – March 15, 2011), better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Warren G, Tupac and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, ''G-Funk Classics, Vol. 1 & 2'' in 1998, ''Music and Me'' in 2001 and ''Nate Dogg'' in 2008.

Nate Dogg died in 2011 in Long Beach, California; the cause of the death was from complications of multiple strokes.

Early life

Nate Dogg was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He moved to Long Beach, California when he was 14 following his parents' divorce. He was the friend and partner in the rap game with rappers Snoop Dogg, Warren G, RBX, Daz Dillinger and was the cousin of Butch Cassidy and Lil' ½ Dead. He began singing as a child in the New Hope Baptist Church in Long Beach and Life Line Baptist Church in Clarksdale, Mississippi where his father Daniel Lee Hale was pastor. At the age of 16 he dropped out of high school in Long Beach and left home to join the United States Marine Corps, serving for three years.

Career

Early career with 213

In 1990, Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg, and their friend Warren G, formed a rap trio called 213. 213 recorded their first demo in the back of the famed V.I.P. record store in Long Beach, the demo was later heard by Dr. Dre at a house party and he was instantly hooked on the soulful voice of Nate.

Solo career

Nate Dogg made his debut on ''The Chronic''. Singing in what later become his trademark style, he was well-received by fans and critics alike, and would go on to sign with Death Row Records in 1993. Nate Dogg was also featured on Mista Grimm's "Indosmoke" with Warren G. Then in 1994 he produced his first hit single "Regulate" with Warren G. Nate Dogg was also featured in many Tupac releases, including his collaboration record ''Thug Life: Volume I''. Then in 1998 after a tumultuous time at Death Row Records he released another album. The double album was titled ''G-Funk Classics Vol. 1 & 2'' and was followed up in late 2001 with ''Music & Me'' on Elektra Records. ''Music & Me'' peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' hip-hop charts in 2001. After a number of delays and an original release date of April 2004, his ''self-titled album'' was released under the ''Affiliated Entertainment Group'' on June 3, 2008.

Television appearances

In 2002, Nate Dogg and Isaiah Mendez appeared on a celebrity episode of the Weakest Link, making it to the last three players before being eliminated by Xzibit and Young MC.

Collaborations with other artists

Nate found success, not only in solo projects, but in collaborations with other hip-hop artists. In the 2000s, Nate's high-ranking collaborative singles, according to Rolling Stone, includes Dr. Dre's "The Next Episode," Mos Def's "Oh No," Fabolous' "Can't Deny It," Ludacris' "Area Codes," 50 Cent's "21 Questions," Mark Ronson's "Ooh Wee," Houston's "I Like That," Eminem's "'Till I Collapse" and "Shake That", and Mobb Deep's "Have a Party."

Legal issues

In the early 1990s, Hale was charged with two separate robberies, Check Changers robbery in 1991 and robbery of a San Pedro Taco Bell in 1994. He faced a maximum of nearly eleven years in prison, but he was subsequently acquitted of both charges.

In 1996, Hale was convicted of a drug-related offense in Los Angeles County.

On June 17, 2000, Hale was alleged to have kidnapped and assaulted his former girlfriend and set her mother's car on fire in Lakewood. He was arrested by a SWAT team in his home Pomona. He was accused of kidnapping, domestic violence, making terrorist threats and arson. He spent a night in the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles before he was released on a $1 million bail. These charges were later dismissed, but Hale faced jail time for a new charge, illegal possession of a firearm by felon. An unmarked firearm was found in his home during the June 17 arrest. Hale pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charge, and was sentenced to probation of three years and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine.

On April 12, 2002, Hale was stopped by Arizona Department of Public Safety officers outside of Kingman, Arizona while traveling on a tour bus. He was arrested and charged with firearms-related and drug-related offenses after two pistols and four ounces of cannabis were found. Hale was booked on Mohave County Jail and subsequently released on a $3,500 bond. Weapon charges against him were dropped as an exchange to guilty plea to drug possession charge. Hale was subsequently sentenced to probation and community service. He was also ordered to attend drug counseling sessions in May 2002.

In 2006, Hale was charged with misdemeanor aggravated trespassing, telephone harassment, battery assault, dissuading a witness from reporting a crime and violation of a restraining order. In March 2008, Hale pleaded guilty to trespassing and battery and was ordered to complete a domestic violence treatment program, probation of three years, and was stripped of gun ownership rights for the next ten years.

In July 2008, Hale was charged with two felony criminal threats after allegedly sending threatening emails to his estranged wife, and one count of stalking after allegedly chasing her by car on Interstate 405 in previous month. Hale initially pleaded not guilty to these charges, which were eventually dropped in April 2009, because the alleged victim did not contact prosecutors in the case.

Additionally, Hale has a conviction of driving under the influence.

Strokes and death

On December 19, 2007, Nate Dogg 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 was admitted to a medical rehabilitation 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 believed there would be a full recovery, and his voice was not affected. In September 2008, he suffered a second stroke. Nate Dogg died March 15, 2011 in Long Beach, California. On March 17, his attorney Mark Geragos confirmed that the cause of the death was from complications of multiple strokes.

Discography

''G-Funk Classics, Vol. 1 & 2'' (1998)

''Music and Me'' (2001)

''Nate Dogg'' (2008)

Filmography

''The Transporter'' song "I Got Love" (2002)

''Doggy Fizzle Televizzle'' as singer of the theme song for the sketch "The Braided Bunch" (2002–2003)

''Head of State'' as himself (also singer/composer of theme song) (2003)

''Need For Speed: Underground'' song "Keep it Comin"

''The Boondocks (2008)

Awards and nominations

During his career, Nate Dogg has been nominated for four Grammy Awards.

Category	Genre	Song	Year	Result
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration(with Eminem)	Rap	"Shake That"	2007	Nominated
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration(with Ludacris)	Rap	"Area Codes"	2002	Nominated
Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group(uncredited with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg)	Rap	"The Next Episode"	2001	Nominated
Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group(with Warren G)	Rap	"Regulate"	1995	Nominated

References

External links

Category:1969 births Category:2011 deaths Category:African American rappers Category:American people convicted of assault Category:Atlantic Records artists Category:Cardiovascular disease deaths in California Category:Crips Category:Death Row Records artists Category:Hip hop singers Category:People convicted of drug offenses Category:People from Clarksdale, Mississippi Category:People from Long Beach, California Category:Pseudonymous rappers Category:Rappers from Los Angeles, California Category:Rappers from Mississippi Category:West Coast hip hop musicians Category:United States Marines

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