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American rapper (1970–2022) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gloria Rodríguez (1970 – November 6, 2022), better known by her stage name Hurricane G, was an American rapper of Puerto Rican descent. Her 1997 single release "Somebody Else" charted at #10 by Billboard Magazine on Hot Rap Singles,[1] and at #54 on their Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.[2]
Hurricane G | |
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Birth name | Gloria Rodriguez |
Born | 1970 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
Died | (aged 52) |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation | Rapper |
Years active | 1992–2022 |
Labels | H.O.L.A. Recordings |
Rodríguez was born in Brooklyn, New York City in 1970.[3] She was the Hit Squad's first female member, and made guest appearances on albums by Keith Murray, Redman, Xzibit, Delinquent Habits, Funkdoobiest, the Cocoa Brovaz, and others. She also appeared on Puff Daddy's track "P.E. 2000". Her much-delayed debut album, All Woman, was released in 1997.
Rodríguez had a daughter, Lexus.[4][5]
She died in hospice from lung cancer on November 6, 2022, at the age of 52.[4][5]
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