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The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of another pioneering rapper after Digital Underground cofounder Shock G died today. On Thursday night (April 22), the news emerged on social media about the death of Shock G, who played a pivotal role in West Coast hip-hop and introduced the world to Tupac Shakur as well as produced the rapper's hit songs "I Get Around" and "So Many Tears." According to a report from TMZ, Edward Racker, father of the rap legend, told the outlet that Shock G was found dead in a hotel room in Tampa, Fla. today. The report notes that the cause of death is curr...

A cause of death has yet to be released. Shock G 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.” Shock G also worked with a...

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...

Digital Underground Leader and Tupac Collaborator Shock G Dead at 57 The rapper was best know for the classic track "The Humpty Dance" and for co-producing '2Pacalypse Now' Published Apr 22, 2021 Shock G — the hip-hop figure best known for leading classic rap group Digital Underground and collaborating with Tupac Shakur — has died.  Shock G was found dead on Thursday (April 22) in a hotel room in Tampa, according to his father Edward Racker. As TMZ reports, the cause of death is unclear, but apparently there were no signs of trauma. Shock G was 57. Born Gregory Jacobs, Shock G co-found...

Shock G's death was also later confirmed by TMZ. The rapper's father, Edward Racker, told the outlet that he was found dead in a hotel room in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday, and that authorities will conduct on autopsy to determine the cause of his death. Members of Digital Underground rotated throughout the years, with the group credited for launching the career of Tupac Shakur. Shock G was one of the producers on Tupac's debut solo alum,  2Pacalypse Now, and was featured on Pac's 1993 song "I Get Around."  In addition to his work with 2Pac, Shock G also worked with artists Dr. Dre, Princ...