Rap veteranChino XLdied at his home on Sunday morning at the age of 50.
This ones a tough one, Chuck D wrote onX (formerly Twitter).
@CHINOXL was my brother in rhyme & art.
Rapper Chino XL at the 2004 Los Angeles Film Festival Centerpiece Premiere of “Before Sunset.“Paul Mounce/Corbis/Getty Images
He encouraged my graphics forward.
We exchanged art books.
He looked out to protect my lyric books better.
He supported my events.
We supported his music & [Art].
The musician published his tribute alongside a hand-drawn photo of himself with Barbosa.
He was so active for so long…this is shocking and sudden to say the least.
I was looking really forward to rocking with him again this year.
Our condolences go to his family and friends, Francisadded.
In another post, he shared aDM exchangewith the late musician in which they discussed collaborating together.
It was great to share love and appreciation w/ him though.
Long Beach rapper KXNG Crooked shared a similar anecdote about having just recently touched base with Barbosa.
We spoke on the phone the other day and laughed, herecalled.
Our careers have been tied together since the Wake Up Show freestyles decades ago.
Rest in Peace my brother Chino XL.
As a person, he made you feel welcomed and worthy.
As an emcee and physical presence, he scared the shit out of you, hewrote.
Truly one of a kind and will be missed.
He was my brother.
He was a man of the people.
He was strong and proud.
He was one of the greatest to ever write rhymes.
Intimidation on two feet.
But a heart of pure gold, he shared.
I loved my brother and I will miss my brother.
As many others will.
My prayers for his soul, his family and friends and all who supported him.
Hip-hop sheds a tear tonight.
Long live Chino XL.
