Chino XL, whose real name is Derek Keith Barbosa, has passed away at the age of 50 on July 28.
His family confirmed the tragic news on the early Sunday morning. As of now, the cause of his death is unknown.
The No Complex crooner’s daughters gave a join statement on social media, “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 further wrote, “The main thing we are feeling now is that our Dad is at peace, and so we are at peace.”
Chino is survived by his children, Chynna, Bella, Lyric, Kiyana; his stepson Shawn; grandchildren Emmy, Emery, Chris, Luis, and Dyani; his mother, Carole; and his former longtime partner Stephanie.
The late rapper was born in Bronx, New York, and rose to prominence in the 90s. His famous tracks include Sickology 101 featuring Tech N9ne, and The Anthem featuring Sway and King Tech.
Chino’s family has asked his fans to respect their privacy and said that details of a memorial will be announced shortly.
