After being hospitalized nearly two weeks ago, new information is now coming about the actual condition of Nate Dogg and what exactly might have caused his second stroke in less than a year.  

Although there has been news floating around that the singers prognosis has generally been pretty positive E! News is reporting according to his cousing Nate Dog was on life support with not only a breathing but 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.”

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According to the report The singer, whose real name is Nathaniel Hale has since been taken off life support but still needs a feeding tube.

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