[Iceman]

Eminem is paying his full respects to a master of hip-hop.

In the wake of Nate Dogg's untimely death today, the real Slim Shady praised the late MC for a career that influenced a generation of artists.

Here's what he had to say:

"Nate's voice in music will never be replaced. He helped create the blueprint for West Coast hip-hop, and I was one of the lucky people who had the privilege to work with him and the honor to have him as a friend

"Nate will be sorely missed. My condolences and prayers go out to his family and loved ones."