Report: Shock G Dead at 57

The hip-hop group is mourning the lack of one other pioneering rapper after Digital Underground cofounder Shock G died at present.

On Thursday night time (April 22), the information emerged on social media concerning the dying of Shock G, who performed a pivotal function in West Coast hip-hop and launched the world to Tupac Shakur in addition to produced the rapper’s hit songs “I Get Round” and “So Many Tears.”

In response to a report from TMZ, Edward Racker, father of the rap legend, informed the outlet that Shock G was discovered useless in a resort room in Tampa, Fla. at present. The report notes that the reason for dying is at present unknown, however there have been no indicators of trauma. Authorities, nevertheless, will administer an post-mortem.

His dying was first shared by Shock G’s fellow Digital Underground member Chopmaster J by way of an Instagram put up earlier at present.

“34 years in the past virtually to the day we had a wild thought we is usually a hip hop band and tackle the world by it all of the dream turned a actuality and the fact turned a nightmare for some,” Chopmaster J wrote within the IG caption for a photograph of him and Shock G. “And now he is awaken from the celebrity lengthy reside shock G Aka Humpty Hump and Relaxation In Peace my Brotha Greg Jacobs!!! #digitalunderground ?.”

Shock G, born Gregory Jacobs in New York, began Digital Underground with Jimi “Chopmaster J” Dright and radio DJ Kenneth “Kenny Ok” Waters within the Bay Space in 1987. Their debut album, Intercourse Packets, was launched in 1990. “The Humpty Dance,” which peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Scorching 100 in April of 1990, was one of many singles to chart from the hassle and the group’s most lauded tune. The group can also be well-known for tracks like “Identical Track” and “Kiss You Again,” each of which seem on the group’s 1991 providing, This Is An E.P. Launch.

All through his profession, Shock G was recognized to put on a Groucho Marx-reminiscent nostril and glasses get-up as a part of his alter ego Humpty Hump. “All proper!/Cease whatcha doin’/’Trigger I am about to destroy/The picture and the model that ya used to/I look humorous/However yo I am makin’ cash, see,” Shock G rapped on “The Humpty Dance” and wore his signature look within the video. Tupac obtained his begin as a background dancer for Digital Underground and might be seen within the video with Shock G dancing.

Along with being Digital Underground’s lead vocalist and working intently with Tupac, Shock G additionally collaborated with hip-hop trailblazers like Monie Love, KRS-One, Dr. Dre and extra. Shock labored with Prince as nicely.

Shock G’s passing comes shortly after former Unhealthy Boy Information rapper Black Rob reportedly died from cardiac arrest final week, and DMX handed away following an alleged overdose that led to a coronary heart assault on April 9.

Rappers and members of the hip-hop group, who’re followers of the veteran rhymer, have proven their love for Shock G on social media, posting heartfelt messages and photos of the late Digital Underground member. Ice Dice, MC Hammer, Lupe Fiasco, Younger Guru, Cypress Hill, Bas, Daz Dillinger, Krayzie Bone and plenty of extra expressed their disappointment over his dying.

Take a look at the messages and reactions to the information of Shock G’s passing beneath.
Relaxation In Peace, Shock G.