Warren G, the legendary Lengthy Seashore native who helped outline West Coast hip hop within the Nineteen Nineties, is getting into the world of baseball possession. Greatest recognized for his 1994 basic “Regulate,” the rapper/producer popularized the G-funk sound and was a member of the influential trio 213 alongside Snoop Dogg and the late Nate Dogg. His platinum-selling debut album Regulate… G Funk Period and string of hits solidified him as one of many architects of California hip hop tradition.

Now, the Grammy-nominated artist is bringing that very same entrepreneurial and community-driven spirit to his hometown by becoming a member of the possession group of the newly fashioned Lengthy Seashore Baseball Membership.

“That is extra than simply proudly owning a part of a workforce, it’s about giving again to my metropolis,” Warren G mentioned in an announcement. “Lengthy Seashore formed me, and I wish to assist construct one thing optimistic for the following era. Baseball brings individuals collectively, and that’s what I’m all about.”

Warren G has even pitched an concept for the workforce title: the Lengthy Seashore Regulators, in honor of his iconic single. “I like baseball. I’m an enormous Dodger fan, however now we’re going to have one other workforce for everyone to root for, too, similar to the Dodgers. We bought the Lengthy Seashore Regulators,” he informed native media.

The unbiased skilled workforce plans to make Blair Area, additionally residence to Lengthy Seashore State’s Dirtbags, its residence ballpark, with hopes of formally becoming a member of the Pioneer Baseball League for the 2026 season. Whereas unbiased from Main League Baseball, the league companions with MLB on initiatives designed to help participant growth.

In line with a workforce press launch, followers can anticipate “an environment that celebrates Lengthy Seashore by way of music, meals, and neighborhood occasions, with potential for particular performances, collaborative merchandise, and movie star appearances.”

For Warren G, this enterprise brings his journey full circle; fusing the cultural affect of hip hop with the communal energy of baseball, and persevering with his legacy of representing Lengthy Seashore on each stage he touches.