Mourners gathered at Allen Temple AME church in Tampa Saturday to remember the late rapper, musician and producer Gregory “Shock G” Jacobs. The Digital Underground co-founder died at the age of 57 in Tampa, the city he grew up in and launched his music career from.
Published May 1, 2021
Kent Racker, brother of Gregory Jacobs, professionally known as rapper and producer Shock hugs guests after the funeral service on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Pallbearers move the casket of Gregory Jacobs, professionally known as rapper and producer Shock G at the conclusion of his funeral service, on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Pallbearers move the casket of Gregory Jacobs, professionally known as rapper and producer Shock G at the conclusion of his funeral service, on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Brother Kent Racker hugs the casket as pallbearers load the casket of Gregory Jacobs, professionally known as rapper and producer Shock G into the hearse, on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Dozens of Slingshot vehicles wait to join the funeral procession for Gregory Jacobs, professionally known as rapper and producer Shock G , on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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Ed Racker (center) father of Gregory Jacobs, professionally known as rapper and producer Shock G greets guests at his funeral service, on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Family and friends for Gregory Jacobs, professionally known as rapper and producer Shock G attend his funeral service, on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Family and friends for Gregory Jacobs, professional known as rapper and producer Shock G attend his funeral service, on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Family and friends for Gregory Jacobs, professionally known as rapper and producer Shock G attend his funeral service, on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
The funeral service for rapper Gregory Jacobs, aka Shock G, at Allen Temple AME Church in Tampa Saturday, Mat 1, 2021. LUIS SANTANA | Times
The funeral service for rapper Gregory Jacobs, aka Shock G, at Allen Temple AME Church in Tampa Saturday, Mat 1, 2021. ALLEN TEMPLE AME VIA FACEBOOK LIVE | Times
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