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Funeral for rapper Gregory ‘Shock G’ Jacobs set for Saturday in Tampa The service at Allen Temple A.M.E on Saturday is open to the public but capacity is limited, a funeral director said.     Gregory Jacobs, also known as Shock G of Digital Underground, performs on stage at Shephard's Beach Resort on Clearwater Beach in 2014. A funeral service for Jacobs, who was found dead in a Tampa hotel room on April 22, is set for Saturday in Tampa. [ SANTANA, LUIS | Tampa Bay Times ] Updated 5 hours ago TAMPA — Funeral plans are set for Gregory Jacobs, the internationally known hi...

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 G...

Rapper Digital Undeground died at the age of 57-years-old on Thursday (April 22), his father Edward Racker shared with TMZ. Shock G, whose real name is Gregory Jacobs, was found dead in his hotel room in Tampa, Florida. As of right now, Shock G‘s cause of death is unclear, but there were no signs of trauma. His father says that authorities will being conducting an autopsy in the near future. Shock G rose to fame in the ’90s as the lead vocalist for Digital Underground and their hit song “The Humpty Dance.” The song also led to him creating his alter ego Humpty Hump.

Digital Underground's Shock G dead: Rap legend who helped get Tupac into music has died Digital Underground lead singer and rap legend Shock G, famous for his song "The Humpty Dance" and his work with Tupac, has been found dead in his hotel room at the age of 57 Updated Sign up to FREE email alerts from Daily Star - Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Lead singer of the Digital Underg...

By @ShayDiddy Shock G - Getty Images Another heartbreaking loss for the hip hop community. Shock G, famous for his hit song "The Humpty Dance" with Digital Underground, and his work with 2Pac, has passed away at the age of 57. The hip hop legend was found dead in his hotel room in Tampa, Florida according to his father Edward Racker. The cause of death is still unclear yet there were no signs of foul play or trauma. An autopsy will be performed. Shock was also famous for his collaborations with 2Pac as he's featured on 2Pac's 1993 song "I Get Around." Shock G was also one of the producers o...