Warren G

Birth Name:

Warren Griffin

Birth Place:

Long Beach, California, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor, Writer, Producer, Music department

His album "Take a Look Over Your Shoulder" went double platinum in the U․S
His song "What's Love Got to Do With It" reached number two on the UK singles chart
In 2005, the Mayor of Long Beach declared a week in August 2005 as "Warren G Week․"
Was nominated for the 1995 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance
Is the stepbrother of fellow rap artist and frequent collaborator Dr․ Dre
In 1990, he formed the rap group 213 with his friends Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg
Is best known for his frequent collaborations on albums produced by Death Row Records
Collaborated with basketball all-star Cedric Ceballos on the album "B-Ball's Best Kept Secret․"
Donated the proceeds of his song "This Is Dedicated to You" to the family of rapper Nate Dogg
In 2006, he produced the theme song for the TV series "Black․ White․"

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