Shock G

Shock G
Background information
Birth nameGregory Edward Jacobs[1]
Also known as
  • Humpty Hump
  • Piano Man
  • Rackadelic
  • MC Blowfish
  • Gregory Racker
  • Icey Mike
  • Peanut Hakeem
Born(1963-08-25)August 25, 1963
New York City, U.S.
DiedApril 22, 2021(2021-04-22) (aged 57)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • musician
  • singer
  • record producer
  • entertainer
  • cartoonist
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • keyboards
Years active1984–2021
Labels
Formerly ofDigital Underground

Gregory Edward Jacobs (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 album 2Pacalypse Now.

  1. ^ Martin, Jeremy (September 7, 2011). "Legend Shock G talks pianos, hip-hop and Tupac Shakur". MLive.com. Retrieved April 28, 2014.