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 | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Gloria Rodriguez |
| Born | 1970 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 52) |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 1992–2022 |
| Labels | H.O.L.A. Recordings |
Biography edit
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.
Hurricane G died in hospice from lung cancer on November 6, 2022, at the age of 52. She is survived by her daughter, Lexus.[4][5]
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
- All Woman (1997)
- Mami & Papi with Thirstin Howl III (2013)
Singles edit
- "Padre Nuestro (Our Father)" on Red Hot + Latin: Silencio = Muerte
- "Somebody Else"
- 2004 feature from the Tony Touch album The Reggaetony Album
References edit
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p224773
- ^ https://www.billboard.com/artist/hurricane-g/chart-history/
- ^ Henderson, Alex. "Hurricane G > Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
- ^ Rapper Hurricane G Passes Away
- ^ Rusk, Connie (November 7, 2022). "Hurricane G dead: Gloria Rodriguez dies aged 52 as tributes pour in for hip-hop icon". The Mirror. Retrieved November 7, 2022.