He Got Soul: Warren G

A look at Warren G's award-winning career in hip hop.

West Coast Connection - In 1990, Warren G formed the group 213, named after the then Long Beach, California, area code, with his friends Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg. (Photo:  Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)

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West Coast Connection - In 1990, Warren G formed the group 213, named after the then Long Beach, California, area code, with his friends Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg. (Photo:  Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)

Warren G - @regulator: "RIP Mandela"(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Ridin' Solo - Warren G began to focus on his solo career after both Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg landed solo recording contracts with Death Row Records in 1992. (Photo:  Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Warren G: November 10 - The West Coast rapper is an iconic hip hop force at 44.(Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)

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The Right Rhymes - At 23, Warren G landed his breakout moment alongside fellow Cali-based rapper Mista Grimm on "Indo Smoke," a track featured on the soundtrack of the 1993 film Poetic Justice. (Photo:  Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)

What About Your Friends?  - Warren G. joined Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg and Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound for the minor hit "Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None)," featured on Snoop's 1993 solo debut Doggystyle. (Photo:  Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

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What About Your Friends?  - Warren G. joined Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg and Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound for the minor hit "Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None)," featured on Snoop's 1993 solo debut Doggystyle. (Photo:  Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

Warren G featuring Nate Dogg, "Regulate" - Nate Dogg rode shotgun with Warren G on the 1994 single "Regulate." The perfect musical marriage found the two trading storytelling stanzas.(Photo: Interscope)

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Rap's Regulator  - Warren G's 1994 single "Regulate" became a top ten hit in 11 countries, including the UK, France, and Australia. The song, featured on his debut album Regulate...G Funk Era, sold over one million copies in the U.S and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. (Photo: Interscope)

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West Coast Reunion  - In 2004, Warren G and his 213 groupmates, release the gold-certified allbum, The Hard Way. The critically acclaimed project featured the Billboard Top 40 rap hits: "So Fly" and "Groupie Love." (Photo: Chris Walter/WireImage)

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West Coast Reunion  - In 2004, Warren G and his 213 groupmates, release the gold-certified allbum, The Hard Way. The critically acclaimed project featured the Billboard Top 40 rap hits: "So Fly" and "Groupie Love." (Photo: Chris Walter/WireImage)

This Song's for You - Following the 2011 death of his 213 groupmate Nate Dogg, Warren G released the song "This Is Dedicated to You." Proceeds from the sale of the tribute song go directly to Nate Dogg’s mother, family and charity organization. (Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

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This Song's for You - Following the 2011 death of his 213 groupmate Nate Dogg, Warren G released the song "This Is Dedicated to You." Proceeds from the sale of the tribute song go directly to Nate Dogg’s mother, family and charity organization. (Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

New School Moves - Warren G produced Young Jeezy's 2012 Billboard Rap and R&B hit, "Leave You Alone" featuring Ne-Yo. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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New School Moves - Warren G produced Young Jeezy's 2012 Billboard Rap and R&B hit, "Leave You Alone" featuring Ne-Yo. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

A New Era - In early 2013, Warren G announced plans to release Regulate...G Funk Era Pt. 2, the sequel to his ground-breaking debut album. (Photo: G Funk Records)

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A New Era - In early 2013, Warren G announced plans to release Regulate...G Funk Era Pt. 2, the sequel to his ground-breaking debut album. (Photo: G Funk Records)