| Intro | American rapper |
| Is |
Musician Singer Record producer Composer Rapper |
| From | United States of America |
| Type |
Business Music |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 10 November 1970, Long Beach |
| Age: | 49 years |
Warren Griffin III (born November 10, 1970) better known by his stage name Warren G, is an American West Coast rapper and hip hop producer. Griffin began his career as part of the California hip-hop trio 213, but is best for known for his work as a solo artist, most notably for his first two studio albums, Take a Look Over Your Shoulder and Regulate…G Funk Era, which are certified gold and triple platinum respectively by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In total, Griffin has released six studio albums as a solo artist, one as part of 213 and two EPs.
In addition to music, Griffin has appeared in four movies and three television shows, and is a playable character in the video games Rap Jam: Volume One and Def Jam: Fight For NY.
Career
In the early 1990s, Warren G was a member of the Long Beach, California hip hop trio 213. The group also featured Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg. After the solo success of the former with Death Row Records, the latter and Warren G appeared on the 1993 single “Indo Smoke” by Mista Grimm which was featured on the Poetic Justice soundtrack. The two followed this up in 1994 with their own single, the smash hit “Regulate” which appeared on the Above the Rim soundtrack. The track was later featured on Warren G’s solo debut album, Regulate… G Funk Era, which, due to the success of “Regulate,” debuted at #2 on the US Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and went on to sell over 3 million copies.
Warren G’s second album, Take a Look Over Your Shoulder, released in 1997, featured the hits “I Shot the Sheriff” and “Smokin’ Me Out.” The album was certified gold in America.
Warren G would release four more albums between 1999 and 2009.
From June to September 2013, Warren G toured on the West Coast Fest tour.
He was a guest star on the Warner Bros. television sitcom Newsreaders with Louis La Fonda on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim, playing OG Hemingway.
On July 13, 2015, Warren G released “My House”, the first single for his EP Regulate… G Funk Era, Pt. II, which also features material Nate Dogg recorded before his death in 2011. The EP was released on August 6, 2015.
Personal life
Warren G is the stepbrother of rapper and producer Dr. Dre. He assisted with production on Dre’s 1992 solo debut The Chronic by providing samples and beats. As of 2016, he has a net worth of $10 million. He is the 99th richest rapper above rap duo Mobb Deep.
Legacy
The Mayor of Long Beach, California dedicated the week of August 1-6, 2005 as the “Warren G Week,” because he donated time to the community. His album Regulate…G Funk Era is widely considered a classic of West Coast rap.
Awards
Grammy Awards
| Year | Genre | Song | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Hip hop | “Regulate” | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated |
| “This D.J.” | Best Rap Solo Performance | Nominated |
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
- Regulate… G Funk Era, Pt. II (2015) (with Nate Dogg)
Filmography
- The Show (1995)
- Speedway Junky (1999)
- Little Richard (2000)
- The Parkers (2000)
- Old School (2003)
- All of Us (2005)
- BTS American Hustle Life (2014)
Video games
- Rap Jam: Volume One (1995)
- Def Jam: Fight for NY (2003)