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Gregory Edward Jacobs (born Gregory Edward Racker, August 25, 1963 – April 22, 2021), known professionally as Shock G and by his alter ego Humpty Hump, was an American rapper and musician who was best known as the lead vocalist of the hip-hop group Digital Underground. He was responsible for Digital Underground's "The Humpty Dance", 2Pac's breakthrough single "I Get Around", and he was a co-producer of 2Pac's debut solo album 2Pacalypse Now (1991).

Quick facts about Shock G

  • Full name: Shock G
  • Born: 1963-08-25
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q922830

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Who is Shock G?

Gregory Edward Jacobs (born Gregory Edward Racker, August 25, 1963 – April 22, 2021), known professionally as Shock G and by his alter ego Humpty Hump, was an American rapper and musician who was best known as the lead vocalist of the hip-hop group Digital Underground.

What nationality is Shock G?

Shock G is United States.

When was Shock G born?

Shock G was born on 1963-08-25.

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