, his family wrote, “Our son, brother and friend, Gregory Jacobs, also known as Shock G, suddenly passed away today. The cause of death is currently unknown. We truly, truly appreciate all the out-pouring of love and concern. Please keep us in your prayers at this very difficult time.
Shock G was the lead singer of the groundbreaking hip-hop group he formed with Chopmaster J and Kenny K in 1987 after moving from the East Coast to Oakland, California. In 1990, the group released their debut studio album,, quickly finding huge commercial success with their second single “The Humpty Dance,” during which Jacobs would transform into his alter ego “Humpty Hump.” The song reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and the music video introduced the world to a young Tupac Shakur.
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