Hip Hop Deaths

Nate Dogg’s Manager says all his rapper friends turned their backs on him

West Coast native Nate Dogg received medical treatment from CareMeridian Rehab Center in Orange County, California in the final stages of his life. But, despite having no issues with the service or claims of mistreatment, Nate’s camp apparently never paid the bill and is now facing a 300K lawsuit. After Nate Dogg suffered his second stroke in 2008, he moved into CareMeridian, where patients with serious injuries get the rehabilitation they need. According to TMZ, the singer received more than 290,000 dollars in treatment from 2008 to 2010, as per CareMeridian’s claims. And, one of Nate’s managers, David Michery guaranteed they would get compensated. Now CareMeridian is suing Nate Dogg’s estate, alleging the balance was never paid, even after the death of Nate Dogg in 2011. As a result, the court has entered a default judgement against Nate’s camp, including manager Michery, ordering them to shell out $293,512.52.

Michery told TMZ he stepped up to the plate to pay the bill because none of Nate’s famous “rapper friends” offered to help out. Think about all the big huge songs Nate sung the hook on and you know who they are talking about.

“I was the only person who would come forward because I didn’t want him to die,” he explained. “Me and Nate have 20 years history together and I did what everyone should have done and tried to save his life … not let him get kicked out in the streets and die.” Michery says he intends to pay the hefty bill by releasing several never-before-heard Nate Dogg tracks. When asked if he regrets taking responsibility for Nate’s medical bill, Michery said, “Not at all. I would do it again in a minute. I just wish that the people he looked out for all these years and the people who claim to love him so much would help out.” TMZ spoke with Warren G, who appeared on “Regulate” with Nate, and in his own defense said, “I rode with Nate ’til the end … I did what I could do for him with other things financially. If I was able to pay for his hospital bill, I would have. I made several calls to numerous people for help. I love Nate … he’s my brother.” —Christian Mordi

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$25,000 reward for information Offered on the M-Bone murder

Inglewood, CA police announced that they are now offering a $25,000 reward for information that can lead to an arrest and a conviction for the murder of Montae “M-Bone” Talbert, a member of the group Cali Swag District. M-Bone was gunned down in May of 2011 as he sat in a parked vehicle, in front of a liquor store. Family members of the slain dancer/artist joined the Inglewood police department in handing out the reward fliers around the 400 block of North La Brea, where he was shot. Group creator and 319 Music Group CEO Wytony “Big Wy” Dillon issued a statement in regards to the reward:

“It’s a good thing to try to add some help to the case. Some of the leads didn’t materalize like they [the Inglewood Police Department] thought they would. Hopefully this will help bring justice to Montae and bring closure for his family. This kid had no gang affiliations and I don’t know why they picked him as a target.”

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A man charged with killing Slim Dunkin has turned himself in to police

A man charged with killing Atlanta rapper Slim Dunkin at a recording studio has turned himself in to police. WSB-TV reports that Vinson Hardimon, known as rapper Young Vito, surrendered to Atlanta police Monday afternoon. He was handcuffed and taken to the Fulton County jail. Police say the 28-year-old shot and killed 24-year-old Mario Hamilton, known as rapper Slim Dunkin, on Dec. 16 at an Atlanta recording studio. Detective David Quinn says police still need more information in the case. Quinn says Hardimon’s attorney called police and said Hardimon wanted to surrender.

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Police have no suspects in the Slim Dunkin Murder

Atlanta Police are still seeking the gunman who shot and killed rapper Slim Dunkin in an Atlanta recording studio on Friday afternoon (December 16). According to Police Major Keith Meadows, as many as 20 people were in a recording studio on Memorial Drive in Atlanta, when a dispute broke out between Slim Dunkin and an unknown individual. During the altercation, an unknown individual produced a gun and shot the 24-year-old rapper once in the chest.

According to Keith Meadows, police have yet to produce a suspect, despite interviewing as many as eight eyewitnesses. “We’re still talking to people,” Meadows told the Atlanta Journal Constitution. “The truth is we don’t know exactly what happened.” Slim Dunkin, born Mario Hamilton, was a part of Gucci Mane ‘s 1017 Bricksquad. Slim Dunkin was pronounced dead at Grady Memorial Hospital on Friday after being shot once in the chest. Police are seeking the gunman and have yet to recover the murder weapon used in the deadly shooting.

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Slim Dunkin was fatally shot at a music studio in southeast Atlanta on Friday

Slim Dunkin, 24, was fatally shot at a music studio in southeast Atlanta on Friday. Rapper Slim Dunkin, whose real name is Mario Hamilton, was fatally shot at a music studio in southeast Atlanta on Friday. Slim Dunkin, whose real name is Mario Hamilton, was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he died. The incident happened in the 1000 block of Memorial Drive. Investigators said the rapper was at the studio to shoot a music video. “Now it’s my understanding prior to the video shoot, Mr. Hamilton became involved in a verbal altercation with another individual who we believe produced a handgun, discharged that weapon at least one time, striking Mr. Hamilton in the chest,” Atlanta police Maj. Keith Meadows told Channel 2.

Police said they do not know what the argument was about and the shooter has not been identified. Meadows said 13 to 20 people were in the building when the shooting occurred around 5:30 p.m. Witnesses have been questioned and the investigation is continuing. The rapper has worked with Waka Flocka Flame and Gucci Mane.

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