According to reports, Bay Area legend Shock G has passed away at the age of 57. The news began circulating social media after Chopmaster J made the unfortunate announcement. J wrote on Instagram: "34 years ago almost to the day we had a wild idea we can be a hip hop band and take on the world through it all the dream became a reality and the reality became a nightmare for some. And now he’s awaken from the fame long live shock G Aka Humpty Hump and Rest In Peace my Brotha Greg Jacobs!!!"

Shock G will always be remembered for his influential hit single “The Humpty Dance” and for his role in helping launch 2Pac into the entertainment stratosphere. 

More information to come.