Digital Underground member Cleetis Mack dies suddenly

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Cleetis Mack, a member of the popular 90s hip-hop group Digital Underground, has passed away unexpectedly.

The artist’s cause of death is yet to be revealed and his age is unknown.

Daily Mail has reached out to representatives for Digital Underground and has yet to hear back. 

Mack, also known as ‘Clee’, was part of the group famous for their 1990 hit ‘The Humpty Dance’ and for helping launch the career of Tupac Shakur.

He became part of the hip-hop group in 1993, six years after it began in Oakland, California. The group was founded by Shock G (Gregory Jacobs), Chopmaster J (Jimi Dright), and Kenny-K (Kenneth Waters).

TMZ first reported the death of Mack, and a spokesperson for the group said his loss has created an irreplaceable emptiness within the Digital Underground family and among those who knew him.

The representative explained that the artist wasn’t just involved in the movement; he was central to its spirit. He brought a sense of kindness, dependability, and inner resilience to those who knew him.

He’ll be fondly remembered for his kindness, warmth, and lively spirit – qualities that inspired everyone around him and left a lasting impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Digital Underground has featured many members over the years, constantly changing and developing since its start in 1987 and continuing to the present day.

Mack’s first single with the group was ‘Wussup Wit the Luv’ with the aforementioned Shakur.

Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in Las Vegas in September 1996 and died six days later at the age of 25. The case of his murder is still unsolved.

The hip-hop group Digital Underground mourned the loss of their leader, Shock G, who sadly passed away in April 2021 at the age of 57. It has been five years since his death.

The renowned rapper, whose real name was Gregory Jacobs, was discovered deceased in a hotel room in Tampa, Florida.

In June 2021, the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s report stated that his death was an accidental overdose caused by a combination of alcohol, fentanyl, and methamphetamine.

While pursuing his music career, Tupac Shakur joined the group Digital Underground and gained exposure in 1991 through their song and video, “Same Song.”

Shock G helped produce 2Pac’s first album, 2Pacalypse Now, which came out in 1991. He also co-wrote and featured on Shakur’s second single, “I Get Around,” from the album released in the summer of 1993.

Digital Underground first became famous with their song “The Humpty Dance.” This funny and upbeat track topped the Billboard Rap Singles chart, reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, and landed at number seven on the R&B charts.

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2026-04-29 00:18