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Shock G

1963 - 2021

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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 co-producer of 2Pac's debut solo album 2Pacalypse Now (1991). Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Shock G is the 4,340th most popular singer, the 19,293rd most popular biography from United States and the 1,085th most popular American Singer.

Shock G, the American rapper (1963–2021), is most famous for being the frontman of the hip-hop group Digital Underground and for his role in introducing Tupac Shakur to the music industry. He is also known for his hit song "The Humpty Dance," which became a cultural phenomenon in the early 1990s.

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Among singers, Shock G ranks 4,340 out of 4,381. Before him are Gina G, Neil Sanderson, H.E.R., Mia Nicolai, Alfred García, and Manuel Turizo. After him are Jessica Mauboy, David Carreira, Alexandra Burke, Joe, Maria Arredondo, and Bladee.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1963, Shock G ranks 1,192. Before him are Chris Morris, Andy Townsend, Jon Koncak, Paul James, Rebecca Twigg, and Sumalatha. After him are Laura Davies, George Hickenlooper, Regina Jacobs, Simon Armitage, Raymond Stevens, and Oby Ezekwesili. Among people deceased in 2021, Shock G ranks 766. Before him are Nikolay Shirshov, Álex Quiñónez, Alfredo Moreno, Bruno Covas, Julie Ditty, and Santiago García. After him are Diogo Correa de Oliveira, Einár, Young Dolph, Alan McLoughlin, Daffney, and James Brokenshire.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Shock G ranks 19,301 out of 20,380. Before him are Trey Thompkins (1990), Isaác Brizuela (1990), Andre Berto (1983), Nancy Mace (1977), Angelica Moser (1997), and Lena Waithe (1984). After him are Zachery Ty Bryan (1981), Desmond Mason (1977), Scott Lipsky (1981), Dennis Smith Jr. (1997), Darvis Patton (1977), and Jordan Hinson (1991).

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Among SINGERS In United States

Among singers born in United States, Shock G ranks 1,085. Before him are Bones (1994), Chris Tomlin (1972), MC Lyte (1970), Five for Fighting (1965), Andy McKee (1979), and H.E.R. (1997). After him are Joe (1973), August Alsina (1992), Jake Shears (1978), Yeat (2000), Krayzie Bone (1973), and Win Butler (1980).

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