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& THIS IS WHY WE HAVE T-PAIN & AKON

Los Angeles (E! Online) -  West Coast rapper Nate Dogg was hospitalized nearly two weeks ago after suffering a stroke, his second in less than a year. And we’re now learning that his condition was much graver than previously reported.

But contrary to Internet news stories that offered an upbeat prognosis, a family member tells E! News that as of Wednesday the 39-year-old hip-hopster was on life support in a Los Angeles-area hospital with a feeding tube in his mouth.

“He has suffered another stroke from his bad eating habits and unhealthy lifestyle,” says Donald Smith, Dogg’s cousin and a fellow emcee who goes by the moniker Lil’ Half Dead. “All we can do now is pray for him.”

Dogg has since been taken off life support but as of today still requires a feeding tube, according to Smith.

The rapper, whose real name is Nathaniel Hale, was stricken on Sept. 5. Earlier this week, manager Rod McGrew told the hip-hop news site SOHH “the prognosis at this time is favorable. We’re positive, prayerful, hopeful and patient.” Citing unnamed sources, TMZ offered a starker assessment, saying that while Dogg did not suffer any brain damage, he has exhibited little movement below the neck.

The MC, a cousin of Snoop Dogg who made his debut on Dr. Dre‘s 1992 album The Chronic before signing with Death Row Records, was first felled by a stroke on Dec. 19, leaving him partially paralyzed.

Dogg had continued his recovery in physical therapy, but still relied on the use of a wheelchair.

“He was making excellent progress with his recovery from the first stroke,” said McGrew. “This is an unfortunate setback. We welcome all prayers in support of Nate’s recovery but we would appreciate privacy.”

The rapper’s condition will undoubtedly force a Compton judge to postpone a Sept. 24 hearing in which Dogg faces felony charges for threatening and stalking his estranged wife

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9 Comments to & THIS IS WHY WE HAVE T-PAIN & AKON

1. 

   Hope he can turn it around, 2 strokes, that’s horrible.

   I don’t get the title of this post, is it meant to be funny?
Posse on September 18th, 2008
2. 

   meaning that because Nate Dogg is ill, he obviously is not the “GO TO GUY” for hooks n schitt anymore. thus… you get t pain and akon on every song singing hooks.

   I hope & pray Mr.Dogg returns to full strength fsho!!
NO on September 18th, 2008
3. 

   peep Nate on the new Nelly…

   its funny i had to hear him on that album of all places… hope it gets him back on the spot
DANDIGGITY on September 18th, 2008
4. 

   http://www.zshare.net/audio/1780703283033291

   ALL nATE MIX BY DJ sTEVE 1DER
gw bush on September 18th, 2008

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7. 

   Didn’t he have a heart attack, too? I actually heard the 911 call somewhere on the internet and his girlfriend was mad chill about it. That’s a damn shame.
DSD on September 19th, 2008
8. 

   Am I gonna be the only one to speak the truth here and say “Who gives a fuck?”

   Nate Dogg couldn’t sing for shit.

   He was another Suge Knight boot licker. “He’s ferocious. His mentality… He’s like a pitbull… uh… I mean no disrespect Mr. Knight, I’m not calling you a dog.”

   And I know first hand the nigga was a major scumbag… and you niggas wanna wish him well?

   Comedy.

   *sings*

   I’ve… had… strokes…
   In different area codes…
   Area codes…
   Strooooookes…
   Stroooooo-ooooo-ooo-oooo-oookes…
   In different area codes…
Big Chief on September 20th, 2008
9. 

   Didn’t he have a heart attack, too? I actually heard the 911 call somewhere on the internet and his girlfriend was mad chill about it. That’s a damn shame.
breitling replica on September 21st, 2009

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