Digital Underground’s Shock G Has Passed Away at 57

Shock G, hip hop artist and personality from the legendary group Digital Underground has died.

According to his father Edward Racker, Shock G was found dead Thursday in a hotel room in Tampa.

The cause of death is unclear but there were no signs of trauma. Shock’s father says authorities will conduct an autopsy.

Shock G was the lead singer and rapper for the pioneering hip hop group Digital Underground, and he gets into character as his alter ego, “Humpty Hump,” for the group’s famous 1989 song and dance.

Shock was also known for his collabs with 2Pac and putting him on the map.

Pac was a member of Digital Underground when he appeared on the group’s 1991 song and music video, “Same Song,” for his first published work.

Shock G, real name Gregory Jacobs, was born and raised on the East Coast but he eventually settled in Oakland. He then formed Digital Underground in the late 1980s with Chopmaster J and Kenneth Water.

Shock G produced songs for other artists such as Dr. Dre, Prince and KRS-One.

He was 57.

Sending condolences to his family. Rest in peace, Shock.