SHOCK G

Gregory Edwards Jacobs better known as his rap name Shock G has passed away at the age of 57, he was found dead at a hotel room in Tampa on April 22nd.

Edwards was born on August 25, 1963 in Brooklyn New York, he moved around a lot in the east coast eventually settling in Tampa Florida. Eventually he relocated to Oakland California where he formed Digital Underground with Chopmaster J and the late Kenny K. The group had major success with there single “Humpty Hump”, that came out in 1989.

Shock G was also known for his appearance on the 2PAC single “I Get Around”, and was one of the producers on Tupac’s debut album “2Pacalypse Now”. Shock G was a big factor in introducing 2pac as he was a member of Digital Underground for the song and video to “Same Song”.

Shock G also produced songs for Dr DRE, Prince, and KRS One to name a few. The hip hop community loses another pioneer, especially since in the last couple of weeks we’ve lost DMX and Black Rob. So in honor of the late Shock G, turn your speakers up and do the humpty dance.