Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - American rapper, Chino XL has died
at the age of 50.
The music star and actor - whose real name was Derek
Emmanuel Barbosa, passed away on Sunday, July 28. No cause of death is known at
this time.
A statement published on the rapper's
official Instagram page on Tuesday confirmed the news. It read:
"The family of Derek Keith Barbosa, professionally known as Chino XL, is
devastated to relay the news of his passing.
"Chino died on the morning of Sunday, July 28, 2024 at
home. He was 50. Chino is survived by his children, Chynna, Bella, Lyric, and
Kiyana; his stepson Shawn; grandchildren Emmy, Emery, Chris, Luis, and Dyani;
his mother, Carole; and his former longtime partner Stephanie."
The post also included a message from his daughters. It
continued: "In a joint statement, his daughters reflect: 'Our father had
many titles — King of Punchlines, Puerto Rican Superhero — but the most
important one was Girl Dad. And what he gave us most in that role was his
strength, straightforwardness, and ability to be super realistic. The main
thing we are feeling now is that our Dad is at peace, and so we are at
peace."
The statement concluded: "The family asks for privacy
at this time. Details of a memorial will be forthcoming." The news was
first reported by AllHipHop with producer Domingo telling the outlet that Chino
"was one of the best lyricists in the game" and a "legendary
artist and friend". He added: "[Chino was] extremely talented since
the day we met in the early 90s."
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.
Away from his rap career, Chino appeared on the small screen in CSI: Miami and Reno 911!, whilst he starred alongside Kate Hudson and Luke Wilson in director Rob Reiner's Alex and Emma flick in 2003.
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