{"id":156,"date":"2021-04-25T22:23:34","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T02:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fredstories.com\/hiphopdailychronic\/?p=156"},"modified":"2021-04-27T10:22:54","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T14:22:54","slug":"hip-hops-freest-spirit-shock-g","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fredstories.com\/hiphopdailychronic\/hip-hops-freest-spirit-shock-g\/","title":{"rendered":"Hip-hop\u2019s Freest Spirit, Shock G"},"content":{"rendered":"
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All right, stop whatcha doin, cause I’m about to ruin The image and the style that you’re used to. <\/b>– Shock G<\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

On April 22, 2021, the leader of Digital Underground, Shock G, passed away at 57 years old. As he was known for his witty lyrics and comical alter-egos, but also played a crucial role in introducing 1970s funk to 90s hip-hop. In this, Chuck D (of Public Enemy), Snoop Dogg and Busta Rhymes have all paid tribute to the star. Here is what they had to say:<\/b><\/p>\n

“What a tough loss at such a precarious time,” wrote Chuck D on Twitter. “Brilliant beyond… such a beautiful free mind, Brother. #RestinBeats my man.”<\/b><\/p>\n

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“Rest, King, rest,” added Busta Rhymes on Instagram.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Snoop Dogg, whose early hits were inspired by Digital Underground, simply posted a photo of Humpty Hump’s jewel-encrusted Groucho Marx glasses.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Rest in Beats, King ?<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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