Rapper XL Chino PantsFriends and family sadly announced Monday that the veteran MC died Sunday… shattering generations of the hip-hop community.
According to the family, Chino passed away at home, leaving behind his mother, 4 children, a stepson, 4 grandchildren and his long-time partner. Stephanie.
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His daughters released a collective statement, saying… “Our father had many titles — King of Jokes, Puerto Rican Superhero — but most importantly, he was Dad to a Girl. And what he gave us most in that role was his strength, his candor, and his ability to be super down to earth. The main thing we feel right now is that our father is at peace, and so we are at peace.”
A wave of condolences from rappers, producers and media personalities also flooded social media… Chuck D, Joe Budden, KXNG Crooked, School Boy Q beyond the battle rap and underground representations, everyone paid tribute and shared memories of Chino.
The Bronx-born Chino started out with Rick Rubin‘s American Recordings and released his debut album for the label in 1996… delighting audiences on both the East and West Coasts with his multisyllabic wordplay.
California is where Chino would stake his rap legacy… he co-starred with Eminem, RZAIt is KRS-One on Sway & King Tech’s ’99 single “The Anthem” and engaged in a lyrical rivalry with Tupac Shakur before his death.
He was also a special guest on RakimThe new album from “GODs Network – Reb7rth”, released last weekend by the song “Pendulum Swing” with Crooked, Canibus It is There, the Dark Man.
The family has not yet released a cause of death, but says plans for a memorial will be announced soon. Chino was 50.
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