Rapper Hurricane G has died at the age of 52, with the world of hip hop paying tribute to the veteran after friends confirmed her death.
The star, from New York, had worked with the likes of Diddy and Redman during her extensive career, which spanned more than 30 years.
Tributes have been pouring in for the musician – real name Gloria Rodriguez – on social media.
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Domingo Padilla, who had worked on Hurricane G’s solo album All Woman, released in 1997, said on Instagram: “RIP 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.”
Rapper and producer Erick Sermon – who shares a daughter with Gloria – 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.
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“She was a beautiful person a wonderful mother as real as they come. We love u G.”
The rapper was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1970 and rose to fame as a member of Def Squad.
Throughout her career, she worked with the likes of Xzbit, Keith Murray, Delinquent Habits, Diddy, Funkdoobiest and the Cocoa Brovaz.
Her solo track Somebody Else, from 1997, reached the Top 10 in the Hot Rap singles chart in the US.
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