Warren G Biography: Career, Family and the Legacy of “Regulate”

Warren G, born Warren Griffin III on November 10, 1970, is an American rapper, producer and DJ known for helping popularise West Coast G-funk in the 1990s. He is best known for the 1994 hit “Regulate” with Nate Dogg, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut album, Regulate... G Funk Era, also peaked at No. 2 in the United States and later received triple-Platinum certification. He followed it with albums including Take a Look Over Your Shoulder, I Want It All and The Return of the Regulator. Warren G was a member of the Long Beach hip-hop group 213 alongside Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg. He is also credited with introducing Snoop Dogg to Dr. Dre. Beyond music, he has appeared in film and television and launched the Sniffin Griffins barbecue sauce brand. He is married to Tennille Griffin and has children, including former American football player Olaijah Griffin. Estimates of his net worth vary, but it is commonly reported at about $6 million.

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