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Today In Hip Hop History: The Source Magazine Remembers Digital Underground’s Shock G Three Years Later

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Hip Hop legend Gregory "Shock G" Jacobs

On this date in 2021, Gregory Jacobs aka Shock G of the legendary Digital Underground, passed away in his home in Tampa, Florida. He was 57 years old.

Shock helped co-found DU in 1987, which spawned the career of one of Hip Hop’s most prolific icons to date; Tupac Shakur. Also, Jacobs’ self-created alter ego Humpty Hump made up the classic “Humpty Dance” that helped popularize the group in 1989.

Shock G was found dead in a hotel room and it has been revealed that the hotel manager was the last one to see Shock alive outside of the building the day before he died. When Shock missed his check-out time the next day, the manager became concerned and went to the rapper’s room. The manager found Shock unresponsive and called 911.

According to the report from the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner, Shock G, died in April from a lethal mixture of of fentanyl, ethanol (alcohol) and methamphetamine.

Shock G was laid to rest in Tampa, Florida following a May 1 funeral service.

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Shock G’s Death Was Caused By An Accidental Overdose Of Fentanyl

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Two months after the death of Digital Underground frontman Shock G, his cause of death has been revealed. TMZ reports the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner determined that Shock G died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, alcohol, and methamphetamine. In April, he was discovered unresponsive at a Tampa hotel after missing his checkout time.

As a founding member of Digital Underground, Shock G was one of hip-hop’s party rap pioneers, best known for their songs “Doowutchyalike” and “The Humpty Dance,” as well as their role in launching the career of the late, great Tupac Shakur, who was a backup dancer for the group in the early ’90s. They later returned the favor by appearing on ‘Pac’s breakout hit, “I Get Around” when he went solo in 1993.

Shock’s death was confirmed by Digital Underground co-founder Chopmaster J, who posted a fond memorial on Instagram. “34 years ago almost to the day we had a wild idea we can be a hip hop band and take on the world through it all the dream became a reality and the reality became a nightmare for some,” he wrote. “And now he’s awaken from the fame long live shock G Aka Humpty Hump and Rest In Peace my Brotha Greg Jacobs!!! #digitalunderground.”

2Pac’s Brother Will Attend Shock G’s Funeral Service

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Late Digital Underground leader Shock G‘s funeral plans are in place. The hip-hop pioneer’s manager has come forward to share details for where the event will happen. 2Pac’s Brother Will Attend Shock G’s Funeral According to reports, the funeral arrangement is officially set to go down in Florida. Along with family, actual Digital Underground group […]

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T.I. Shares Deep Thoughts About Shock G + 2Pac

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Grammy-winning rapper T.I. is going back in time. The King of the South has shared his thoughts about the recent deaths of hip-hop veterans and specifically the legacy of late Digital Underground leader Shock G. T.I. Shares Deep Thoughts Tip went to his Instagram page this week to reflect on Shock G. The Georgia native […]

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Digital Underground Rapper Shock G Has Reportedly Died At The Age Of 57

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As the hip-hop community continues to grieve the recent deaths of DMX and Black Rob, they’re unfortunately forced to say goodbye to another well-respected name. Digital Underground rapper Shock G has reportedly passed away at the age of 57. The news was delivered by fellow Digital Underground member Chopmaster J through a post he shared on Instagram.

“34 years ago almost to the day we had a wild idea we can be a hip hop band and take on the world through it all the dream became a reality and the reality became a nightmare for some,” he wrote. “And now he’s awaken from the fame long live shock G Aka Humpty Hump and Rest In Peace my Brotha Greg Jacobs!!! #digitalunderground.”

A cause of death has yet to be revealed by anyone close to Shock G. The rapper discovered hip-hop after settling down in Queens, New York following a string of relocations around the East Coast with his family. Years later, he would move to Oakland, California and start the Digital Underground collective with Chopmaster J and the late Kenneth Waters, aka Kenny-K. In 1989, they would sign to Tommy Boy Records, and the year after, they released their highest charting record with “The Humpty Dance.” The group would go on to release six albums together between 1990 and 2008.

Shock G had success as a solo act and producer. In 1993 he produced and guest appeared on Tupac’s breakout single, “I Get Around,” and eventually produced his debut album, 2Pacalypse Now.

You can view the post from Chopmaster J above.

BREAKING: 2Pac Mentor Shock G Reportedly Dead At 57

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The hip-hop world is mourning another massive shocking death. Digital Underground’s Shock G is reportedly dead at the age of 57. BREAKING: 2Pac Mentor Shock G Dies At 57 According to reports, the 90’s legend known for his “Humpty Dance” classic and helping put on late rap icon Tupac Shakur has died. A family member […]

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