Hurricane G dead – Hip hop world pays tribute to female New York rapper Gloria Rodriguez who’s died aged 52

RAP music veteran Hurricane G has died at the age of 52, heartbroken friends said today.

The hip hop icon - real name Gloria Rodriguez - recorded with stars including Diddy and Redman in a career stretching back over 30 years.

Domingo Padilla, who produced her 1997 solo album All Woman, shared his condolences on Instagram.

He said: "R.I.P. to my good friend Hurricane G.

"Really sad news to get. I was blessed to know her and produce her debut album.

"God bless her family and daughter."

Rapper and producer Erick Sermon - the father of Gloria's daughter - also spoke of his shock.

He said: "My heart is hardened today. One of my good friends…. my oldest daughter's mother passed away today.

"#HURRICANEGLORIA was also a legend in her own right in the Hiphop community. One of the first Puerto Rican female rappers, she paved the way.

"She will be missed all around the world. I can’t believe this. Pray for us. Beautiful blessings.

"She was a beautiful person a wonderful mother as real as they come. We love u G."

Gloria Rodriguez was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1970.

She first came to prominence as a member of Def Squad and was memorably heard on the intro to Redman's 1992 hit Tonight's Da Night.

Hurricane G also made guest appearances on albums by Keith Murray, Xzibit, Delinquent Habits, Funkdoobiest and the Cocoa Brovaz.