RAP music veteran Hurricane G has died at the age of 52.
The star’s untimely death was revealed in November 2022.
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Who was Hurricane G?
Hurricane G was born Gloria Rodriguez in Brooklyn, New York, in 1970.
The hip hop icon recorded with stars including Diddy and Redman in a career stretching back over 30 years.
She first came to prominence as a member of Def Squad and was memorably heard on the intro to Redman’s 1992 hit Tonight’s Da Night.
Hurricane G also made guest appearances on albums by Keith Murray, Xzibit, Delinquent Habits, Funkdoobiest and the Cocoa Brovaz.
How did Hurricane G die?
Hurricane G sadly passed away on November 6, 2022.
There are no more details yet on her cause of death.
Domingo Padilla, who produced Hurricane G’s 1997 solo album All Woman, shared his condolences on Instagram.
He said: “R.I.P. to my good friend Hurricane G.
“Really sad news to get. I was blessed to know her and produce her debut album.
“God bless her family and daughter.”
Was Hurricane G married and did she have children?
It is not known if Hurricane G was married or in a relationship at the time of her death.
However, she does leave behind her daughter Lexus.
Rapper and producer Erick Sermon – who is Lexus’ father – paid tribute to the mother of his child.
Taking to social media he said: “My heart is hardened today. One of my good friends…. my oldest daughter’s mother passed away today.
“#HURRICANEGLORIA was also a legend in her own right in the Hiphop community. One of the first Puerto Rican female rappers, she paved the way.
“She will be missed all around the world. I can’t believe this. Pray for us. Beautiful blessings.
“She was a beautiful person a wonderful mother as real as they come. We love u G.”
What were Hurricane G’s best songs?
Hurricane G’s 1997 solo single Somebody Else, from her debut album All Woman, reached the top ten of the Hot Rap singles chart.
And she featured on Diddy’s track P.E. 2000 from his 1999 album Forever.
Hurricane G’s last album Mami & Papi was released in 2013.
