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Rapper Chino XL Dead At 50 -- Ice-T, Joe Budden, & More Share Tributes

Rapper Chino XL sadly passed away. He was only 50 years old. According to a post on his Instagram account on Monday, the family said the Kings artist,

According to a post on his Instagram account on Monday, the family said the Kings artist, whose real name was Derek Keith Barbosa, died at his home on Sunday morning. For those who don’t know, Chino was signed to Rick Rubin ’s American Recordings and released his debut album, Here To Save You All, in 1996. He continued to release music over the years, with his latest being a featured guest on the track Pendulum Swing off Rakim ’s new album G.O.D.s Network.

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