Shock G Of The Iconic Digital Underground Passes Away At 57

Hip-hop has witnessed a devastating few weeks as we have endured the losses of incredible pioneers in the game with the passing of DMX, Black Rob, and now sadly, Shock G of Digital Underground.

It was revealed Thursday evening that the iconic rapper passed away at 57 and according to his fatherEdward Racker, he was found at a Tampa hotel room unresponsive. Details on the exact cause of death are not apparent at this time but TMZ reports that no signs of trauma were suspected and an official autopsy will soon take place.

 

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Shock was a tremendous talent whose front lead for Digital Underground help popularize their mega hit “Humpty Hump” back in 1989. Shock also introduced the world to the late legend 2Pac in DG and often collaborated with Pac on songs like 1993’s “I Get Around” and had production credits on Pac’s debut studio album ‘2Pacalypse Now’.

Shock G will forever be missed and we are sending his family and close friends our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

 

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