Hurricane G, female rapper best known for her single, “Somebody Else,” has passed away at age 52

Rapper Hurricane G passed away at the age of 52

Hurricane G adds to the list of the surprising losses off hip hop legends, in 2022. Only moments after news of Tame One’s passing came news of Hurricane G. At the age of 52, she leaves behind her daughter, Lexus. Meanwhile, the hip hop world mourns the loss of a pioneer in the game.

Hurricane G rose to fame in the year of 1990. Thirty two years ago, G was the first member of Erick Sermon’s Hit Squad group. In addition, Hurricane G also worked with Erick Sermon in his other group, Def Squad. As a solo artist, Hurricane G rose to fame in 1997. After that, she experienced mainstream success.

Hurricane G is best known to the world for her 1997 single, “Somebody Else.” The song was definitely a major hit in her hometown, The Bronx, in New York City. On a commercial level, “Somebody Else” reached number ten on the Billboard rap charts. In addition, Hurricane G was a trail blazer, as the first female Puerto Rican rapper to have commercial success. Nine years ago, she released her final project. At only 52 years old, Hurricane G had so much life left to be lived. As a result, she is being mourned by many.

Source: NY Post

Rapper Hurricane G passed away at the age of 52