Warren G
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| Birth name | Warren Griffin III |
| Born | November 10, 1970 |
| Origin | Signal Hill, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
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Warren Griffin III (born November 10, 1970),[1] better known by his stage name Warren G, is an American West Coast rapper and hip hop producer.
Career
From June to September 2013, Warren G toured on the West Coast Fest tour.[2]
On July 13, 2015, Warren G released the first single "My House[3]" for his upcoming EP "Regulate.. G Funk Era, Pt. II" which also features Nate Dogg. The EP was released on August 6, 2015.
Personal life
Warren G is the step-brother of rapper and producer Dr. Dre, who brought him into the rap scene. The Mayor of Long Beach, California dedicated the week of August 1 to 6, 2005 as the "Warren G Week," because he donated time to the community.[4]
Awards
Grammy Awards
| Year | Genre | Song | Category | Result |
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| 1995 | Hip hop | "Regulate" | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group [5] | Nominated |
| "This D.J." | Best Rap Solo Performance | Nominated |
Discography
Main articles: Warren G discography and Warren G production discography
Studio albums
- Regulate... G Funk Era (1994)
- Take a Look Over Your Shoulder (1997)
- I Want It All (1999)
- The Return of the Regulator (2001)
- In the Mid-Nite Hour (2005)
- The G Files (2009)
Collaboration albums
- The Hard Way (2004) (with 213)
EPs
Filmography
- The Show (1995)
- Speedway Junky (1999)
- Little Richard (2000)
- The Parkers (2000)
- Old School (2003)
- All of Us (2005)
References
- ↑ "Warren G Pictures, Biography, Albums, News, Ringtones, Videos". Starpulse.com. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
- ↑ "West Coast Fest Tour Line-Up Features E-40, Dogg Pound, Warren G & More". Hotnewhiphop.com. 2013-06-06. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
- ↑ Maxwell, Ryan. "Warren G ft Nate Dogg – My House". HHKMag. Ryan Maxwell. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ↑ "Warren G Week Aug. 1-6 In Long Beach". West Coast News Network]. 2005-07-29. Retrieved 2008-10-04.
- ↑ Stout, Gene (March 1, 1995). "Grammys Promise a Dumbfounding Medley of Talent". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. p. C1.
- ↑ "Warren G Announces Regulate…G Funk Era: Pt.2". Rap Radar. 2010-07-14. Retrieved 2012-05-14.
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