Title: G-funk Rapper C-Knight of The Dove Shack Dies at 52
By Danica Daniel
Published Nov. 7, 2023, 11:53 p.m. ET
G-funk rapper C-Knight, who was a member of the Long Beach-based hip hop ensemble The Dove Shack, has passed away at the age of 52.
C-Knight, whose legal name is Arnez Blount, was taken off life support on Tuesday after being hospitalized on Oct. 18 due to complications from diabetes. His father, George Lee Washington Blount Jr., revealed to TMZ that his blood sugar reached dangerous levels, leading to a stroke and cardiac arrest despite receiving dialysis treatment.
Despite being resuscitated by doctors and placed on life support, C-Knight remained unresponsive, prompting his family to hope for a miracle. An Instagram post from Dove Shack group band member Bo-Roc on Oct. 22 requested fans and friends to keep C-Knight in their prayers.
C-Knight and Dove Shack gained recognition after being featured on Warren G’s debut album “Regulate… G Funk Era” in 1994. The group released their own album, “This Is The Shack,” in 1996, which included their biggest hit single “Summertime In The LBC.”
Today, C-Knight and Dove Shack are credited for their influence on the G-funk movement of the 1990s. The rapper’s contribution to the genre and the impact of Dove Shack on the hip hop community will always be remembered.
The Post has reached out to Blount’s camp for comment.