Rest In Peace: Chino XL dead at 50

[Sugar Cookie]

I loved this song

Rapper Chino XL has died at the age of 50, AllHipHop reported Monday, citing an inside source.

The East Coast-based musical artist, whose real name was Derek Emmanuel Barbosa had been active in music from his teens, signing with the American Recordings label from producer Rick Rubin when he was 16, according to a bio from iHeart. In 1991, he and producer Kaoz composed a rap tandem called Art of Origin, after which he pursued a solo career, according to the outlet.

Chino XL rose to fame in the mid-1990s with his first album, 1996's Here to Save You All, which included the single Kreep. He followed up with albums such as 2001's I Told You So, 2006's Poison Pen and 2012's RICANstruction: The Black Rosary.

Chino XL's cause of death was not announced as of Monday evening.

Chino XL dead at 50: Rapper remembered by peers including Chuck D

The East Coast-based musical artist was remembered by a number of colleagues and fans as news of his passing circulated on Monday evening.

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[Metalfan]

When rap was real!

 

[Kitsune Faye]

I’m still in disbelief. When the news broke, I said, oh god no. This was 2 days ago. RIP Chino XL. You didn’t let Tupac dissing you on wax define you.

 

[everjaded]

I’m still in disbelief. When the news broke, I said, oh god no. This was 2 days ago. RIP Chino XL. You didn’t let Tupac dissing you on wax define you.

THAAAAAT'S IT. I recognized the name, but couldn't think of who he was. He's called out at the end of Hit 'Em Up.

 

[Kitsune Faye]

THAAAAAT'S IT. I recognized the name, but couldn't think of who he was. He's called out at the end of Hit 'Em Up.

Yup; it’s one of my favorite diss tracks ever, as disrespectful as it was. In my Top 10.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

So sad...

The family of Chino XL has announced that the rapper died by suicide in July.

“With the most profound sadness imaginable, we share the news that our beloved father decided to end his own life,” his family said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “It’s been the most painful and personal experience of our lives but in honor of Suicide Awareness Month, we decided to share this truth. Dad would hope that this news may help someone else stay alive.”

The family added that the New York rapper born Derek Keith Barbosa added that he suffered from “congenital heart failure in 2020 and stage 4 prostate cancer earlier this year,” as well as “struggled with life-long depression.”

“The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s office lists his official cause of death as asphyxia as a result of ligature hanging,” the statement continued.

Barbosa’s daughters added in a statement, “Our father was our rock and our best friend. Papa Bear loved us and taught us so much.

Rapper Chino XL Died by Suicide, Family Says in Statement

"In honor of Suicide Awareness Month, we decided to share this truth," family of New York rap veteran says

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