Rapper Chino XL passed away at the age of 50, AllHipHop reported on Monday, citing an inside source.
Chino XL was born in the Bronx on April 8, 1974 and later moved to New Jersey, according to AllHipHop.
She rose to fame in the mid-1990s with her debut album, 1996’s Here to Save You All, followed by 2001’s I Told You So and 2006’s Poison Pen.
He was also active as an actor, having appeared on television shows such as Reno 911!, CSI: Miami and The Young and the Restless, according to iMDb.
The East Coast-based music artist, whose real name was Derek Emmanuel Barbosa, was remembered by several colleagues and fans when news of his passing circulated Monday night.
Rapper Chino XL has died at the age of 50, AllHipHop reported Monday, citing an inside source. He was pictured in April in an Instagram post
The musical artist was photographed in October 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Producer Domingo told AllHipHop, “Chino XL was one of the best lyricists out there right now” and a “legendary artist and friend.”
Chino XL “was extremely talented from the day we met in the early ’90s,” Domingo said.
Public Enemy’s Chuck D said in a post on X/Twitter: “This is a tough one. I looked up to DJ Polo as a member of the @hiphopgods. @CHINOXL was my brother in rhyme and art.
“He encouraged my graphic work. We exchanged art books. He took care to better protect my letter books.”
Chuck D added that Chino XL supported his events and he supported his music.
Rapper AFRO said: ‘RIP CHINO XL… I’m gonna miss you big bro.’
Public Enemy’s Chuck D called the late musical artist his “brother in rhyme and art.”
Rap artist Emilio Rojas called the late music artist ‘such a talented MC and a great person’
Joe Budden said: ‘Damn… Rest in peace the legend Chino XL.’
Musician Crook said: ‘We were talking on the phone the other day and we were laughing.
‘Our careers have been linked since the Wake Up Show freestyles decades ago. I’m screwed. Rest in peace, my brother Chino XL.’
Rap artist Emilio Rojas called the late music artist “such a talented MC and a great person.”
He added: ‘Chino XL. Man… here to save you, everyone stayed in rotation for me. Wow! Rest in peace king. Thanks for the music. Thanks for always being kind and humble to me and everyone you met. Wow!’
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