The 213 is composed of Nate Dogg, Warren G, and Snoop Dogg, out of Long Beach City , CA. 213 was the early start for Snoop Doggy Dogg in the rap world. He began it with friend warren G, a cousin of famed rapper producer Dr. Dre, and Nate Dogg. Warren G held down the production duties while Nate Dogg and Snoop primarily MC'ed. Utilizing Warren G's connections, a tape mae its way to Dr. Dre who was especially impressed by Snoop Doggy Dogg's style and delivery leading to Snoop's historic appearance on The Chronic and launching his rap career and West Coast rap into fame.