Shock G of Digital Underground died of an accidental overdose in April, giving Hip Hop another blow regarding legends suffering untimely deaths. Now four months after his passing, the city of Oakland will honor the man who created the Humpty Dance and helped introduce 2Pac to the mainstream.

A city-wide event will be held on August 21, Shock G’s manager Atron Gregory confirmed to TMZ. The late rapper’s family will begin the day feeding 2,000 unhoused community members. At City Hall, the celebration will wrap up with live performances, speakers and more. Following the event, an after-party will be held at the New Parish Hotel with several DJs working the turntables.

READ THE REST AT HIPHOPDX