Dove Shack Rapper C-Knight Dies at 52 After Stroke and Diabetes Complications

C-Knight, real name Arnez Blount, remembered for his contributions to the G-Funk movement and hits like "Summertime in the LBC," had been in hospital since October 18 due to sudden spike in blood sugar related to diabetes, leading to a stroke and cardiac arrest.

C-Knight, whose real name was Arnez Blount, was a founding member of the G-Funk group Dove Shack, along with rappers B-Roc and 2Scoops.
C-Knight was hospitalized on October 18 after alarming blood sugar levels caused by diabetes. He suffered a stroke while receiving dialysis, resulting in cardiac arrest. Despite being resuscitated and put on life support, C-Knight remained unresponsive.
Dove Shack, known for their association with g-funk icon Warren G, made their debut on his 1994 album 'Regulate… G Funk Era' with the song 'This Is the Shack.' The group's 1995 debut album, also titled 'This Is The Shack,' peaked at No. 68 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
One of Dove Shack's most notable releases, 'Summertime in LBC,' hit No. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other collaborations include working with Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay for songs 'Bomb Drop' and 'East Side Party.'
C-Knight also had a solo career, releasing the album 'Knight Time' in 2001. In 2006, Dove Shack released their second and final album, 'Reality Has Got Me Tied Up.'

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