Cause of death of Rapper Chino XL revealed who died at 50

The late Chicago rapper Chino XL, renowned for his audacious rhymes, passed away. He was fifty years old. The late rapper’s family, whose full name was Derek Keith Barbosa, announced his passing on social media on Tuesday, expressing their “devastation to relay the news.” As per their statement, Chino passed away early on Sunday, July 28 at his residence. The cause of death remained undisclosed.

“Our father had many titles — King of Punchlines, Puerto Rican Superhero — but the most important one was Girl Dad,” Chino’s daughters said in a joint statement honoring their father. And in that role, what he gave us most was strength, directness, and an incredibly accurate portrayal.Right now, the primary thing we feel is that we are at peace since our dad is at peace.

The following people survive Chino: his mother Carole; his previous long-term companion Stephanie; his stepson Shawn; his grandchildren Emmy, Emery, Chris, Luis, and Dyani; and his children Chynna, Bella, Lyric, and Kiyana. As the specifics of a memorial are yet unknown to some, his family has requested privacy at this time. Chino, who was born in the Bronx in 1974, was most renowned for being a well-liked emcee with outrageous punchlines and brave, clever bars. In addition, he claimed that his early interest in hip-hop was influenced by Bernie Worrell, the keyboardist for Parliament-Funkadelic.

Raised in East Orange, New Jersey, the late lyricist had a record deal with Rick Rubin’s American Recordings record company at the age of sixteen, having started rhyming at nine, according to Beat Magazine. In 1991, he and producer Kaoz (real name Kerri Chandler) established the rap group Art of Origin, who only put out two tracks before breaking up.

On his website, Chino states that he then started a solo career and received positive reviews for his debut album, Here To Save You All, which was released in 1996. His subsequent albums, I Told You So (2001), Poison Pen (2005), and Ricanstruction: The Black Rosary (2012), were released throughout the course of the next twenty years. “No Complex” and “Sickology 101” starring Tech were among his greatest hits.

On July 25, 2023, Chino released a song titled “Pendulum Swing” featuring fellow hip-hop legend Rakim, as well as God’s Carpenter, a joint effort with producer Stu Bangas. My Pen Will Always Be Around, Chino’s final EP, was released the same day that word of his passing spread.

Apart from his successful rap career, Chino dabbled in acting during the early 2000s, making appearances in Reno 911!, CSI: Miami, The Young and the Restless, and the 2003 romantic comedy Alex & Emma. Black Mass, Lucy, and Skin and Bones: The Descent of the Holy are just a few of the graphic books he has written.