Warren G
Warren Griffin III
Warren G is an American rapper from Long Beach, California active since 1991.
- Profession
- Rapper, Producer, Songwriter
- Born
- November 10, 1970
- Years active
- 1991–present
Early life
A Long Beach native and stepbrother of Dr. Dre, Warren Griffin helped connect Dre with the young Snoop Dogg and formed the group 213 with Snoop and Nate Dogg.
Career
His 1994 smash "Regulate," with Nate Dogg, became a multi-platinum signature of the G-funk era, anchoring his debut "Regulate...G Funk Era."
Major achievements
His debut sold multi-platinum and "Regulate" remains one of the defining records of West Coast hip-hop.
Legacy
Warren G helped popularize G-funk's smooth, melodic sound for a mainstream audience.
References
Frequently asked questions about Warren G
- What is Warren G known for?
- Warren G is an American rapper from Long Beach, California active since 1991. Warren G is recognized as a rapper, producer, and songwriter.
- Where is Warren G from?
- Warren G is from Long Beach, California.
- When was Warren G born?
- Warren G was born on November 10, 1970, in Long Beach, California.
- What kind of music does Warren G make?
- Warren G's music spans Hip-hop, West Coast hip-hop, and G-funk.
- Is Warren G still active?
- Yes — Warren G has been active since 1991 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Warren G been associated with?
- Warren G has been associated with Def Jam, G-Funk, and Restless.
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