Chino XL, Rapper and Actor, Useless at 50

Bronx-born rapper Chino XL died on Sunday at his house, in accordance with a press release from his household. He was 50. 

“The household of Derek Keith Barbosa, professionally often known as Chino XL, is devastated to relay the information of his passing. Chino died on the morning of Sunday, July 28, 2024 at house,” the statement posted to Instagram reads. 

Chino is survived by his kids, Chynna, Bella, Lyric and Kiyana; stepson Shawn; 5 grandchildren; his mom; and his longtime companion, Stephanie.

In a joint assertion, his daughters wrote: “Our father had many titles — King of Punchlines, Puerto Rican Superhero — however a very powerful one was Lady Dad. And what he gave us most in that function was his power, straightforwardness, and skill to be tremendous life like. The principle factor we’re feeling now could be that our Dad is at peace, and so we’re at peace.” 

The household didn’t share a reason for dying. The assertion asks that followers respect their privateness presently and notes that “a memorial shall be forthcoming.”

Chino grew up in East Orange, New Jersey, the place he grew to become a rapper in class below the moniker “Chino” impressed by his childhood nickname. He joined forces with producer Kerri Chandler to kind the duo, Artwork of Origin, and signed with Rick Rubin’s Def American Recordings through Warner Bros. in 1991.

In 1996, Chino launched his solo debut album, Right here to Save You All, and went on to drop three extra studio albums whereas additionally pursuing an appearing profession. 

His filmography contains visitor appearances on The Younger and the Stressed, Reno 911!, and CSI: Miami, a co-starring function reverse Kate Hudson and Luke Wilson in Alex & Emma and roles in a number of indie movies, together with Brandon Sonnier’s The Beat, which premiered at Sundance and featured Coolio and Brian McKnight in its forged.

Extra just lately, he authored a number of graphic novels, together with Black Mass, Lucy and Pores and skin and Bones: The Descent of the Holy.

A number of artists have shared tributes on social media following the information of his dying, and mirrored on Chino’s legacy. 

“We spoke on the telephone the opposite day and laughed. Our careers have been tied collectively for the reason that Wake Up Present freestyles a long time in the past,” wrote KXNG Crooked on X (previously Twitter). “I am f**ked up. Relaxation in Peace my brother Chino XL.”

Crooked and Chino just lately joined Rakim on the only, “Pendulum Swing,” which was launched final week.

“Rattling… RIP to the legend Chino XL,” Joe Budden additionally wrote on X.

“Hurts to jot down, RIP Chino XL,” posted Proof.

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