Snoop Dogg’s cousin, fellow rapper Nate Dogg, has had another stroke, apparently at the beginning of this month. He is currently in hospital in stable condition.

His manager said:

“He is back in the hospital. He did suffer from a second stroke. He is in stable condition. The prognosis at this time is favorable. We’re positive, prayerful, hopeful and patient.”

Family members have said that he did not suffer any brain damage but has little movement below the neck and requires the aid of an assisted-breathing tube.

TMZ reported that Nate has a court date on September 24 to face felony charges after he allegedly made death threats to his estranged wife. I would imagine that his current condition may cause a judge to reschedule.