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G-Funk

G-Funk is the untold story of three childhood friends from East Long Beach who helped commercialize hip hop by developing a sophisticated and melodic new approach – merging Gangsta Rap with elements of Motown, Funk, and R&B.

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  • Ice Cube

    Ice Cube

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  • Ice-T

    Ice-T

    Self

  • Snoop Dogg

    Snoop Dogg

    Self

  • George Clinton

    George Clinton

    Self

  • Wiz Khalifa

    Wiz Khalifa

    Self

  • Russell Simmons

    Russell Simmons

    Self

  • Big Boy

    Big Boy

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  • Deion Sanders

    Deion Sanders

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Overview

G-Funk is the untold story of three childhood friends from East Long Beach who helped commercialize hip hop by developing a sophisticated and melodic new approach – merging Gangsta Rap with elements of Motown, Funk, and R&B.

Rating

6.8 / 10
36 Reviews
1 Popular

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