Shock G of Digital Underground Dead at 57

Shock G of Digital Underground Dead at 57

Shock G , of Digital Underground, Dead at 57.

According to his father, Edward Racker, the rapper was found dead on April 22 in a hotel room in Tampa, Florida.

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Authorities will conduct an autopsy since the cause of death is currently unclear.

Digital Underground was famous for their hit 1989 song, "The Humpty Dance." .

Shock G also helped introduce Tupac Shakur, a former Digital Underground member, to the music world.

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He collaborated with 2Pac on his debut solo album, '2Pacalypse Now,' and the song "I Get Around." .

Shock G also produced songs for Dr. Dre, Prince and KRS-One, among others