With numerous music industry heavyweight expressing their condolences today over Nate Dogg’s passing, it’s been revealed that one of this season’s American Idol favorites knew the hip hop legend personally.
In 2007, Jacob Lusk landed the lead singing role for “InNate Praise,” a gospel group formed by the Dogg. This kicked off a close friendship between the singers, as they performed at churches around Los Angeles.
In the following video. Lusk and Nate are among multiple people hanging out at the latter’s studio.
Upon learning of Nate’s death, Jacob Tweeted: Can’t be true… Im gonna miss him telling me to CALM DOWN!!!! or saying HERE HE GO…. GREAT MAN.