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Warren G

Warren G

American rapper Warren G. grew up in California. After serving some time in prison, Warren worked in the Long Island shipyards and with his step brother, the up-and-coming Dr. Dre, learned how to use a drum machine. In the late 1980s, Warren G. along with Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg formed the group 213, named after their area code. Although the trio didn't have a major breakthrough, they branched off as solo artists and continued to support each other. Warren G. made several contacts through his relationship with Dr. Dre, but Warren G. continued to cultivate his own style and hold his own in the industry. His first album, "Regulate . G. Funk Era" was released in 1994 under the Def Jam label and became a three-time RIAA Platinum winner. He went on to release several more albums and perform on music specials and award shows such as "The 14th Annual Soul Train Music Awards" (2000), "Celebrity Rap Superstar" (2007) and "2013 Soul Train Awards." More recently, Warren G. has released a line of barbeque rubs and sauces.
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