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A new controversy is brewing around the legacy of late West Coast icon Nate Dogg, as his son Nhale Hale claims Snoop Dogg took Nate Dogg’s master recordings without the family’s approval.
According to Hale, his father’s masters were stored at their grandmother’s house after being placed there by Hale’s uncle shortly before Nate Dogg passed away. Hale alleges that Snoop was given permission to visit the house, was shown where the masters were located by their grandmother, and left with them. Hale claims his uncle was unaware that Snoop planned to retrieve the masters at all.
Hale further alleges that despite these events, Snoop Dogg has since denied having possession of Nate Dogg’s masters. The claims have sparked heated debate online, with fans questioning artist ownership, estate rights, and how the legacies of hip-hop pioneers are handled behind the scenes.
As of now, Snoop Dogg has not publicly addressed Hale’s detailed account, and no legal action has been announced. The situation continues to unfold as fans await clarity on what really happened to Nate Dogg’s masters.
Nate Dogg’s son claims Snoop Dogg took his father’s masters without the family’s approval. pic.twitter.com/FgrEbbEj7t
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