Shock G From Digital Underground Passed Away At 57
Written by Tariq on April 23, 2021
Digital Underground rapper Shock G has reportedly passed away at the age of 57. Shock G, (who’s real name was Greg Jacobs) was a rapper and keyboardist for Digital Underground. A pioneering Hip Hop group responsible for a number of influential singles, including the group’s groundbreaking hit “The Humpty Dance.” He was also known as his alter ego Humpty Hump.
Additionally, G was very influential in Tupac’s rap career as he introduced the West Coast rapper to the world on the group’s 1990 track “Same Song.” He went on to produce Pac’s breakthrough single “I Get Around” and Me Against The World’s “So Many Tears.”
According to Shock G’s father Edward Racker, Shock was found dead Thursday in a hotel room in Tampa. A cause of death has yet to be released. Click Here To Read More.
Source: BET
