Rapper Chino XL, real name Derek Keith Barbosa, has reportedly passed away.
News of his death began to circulate online after the Rap Booklets social media account paid tribute Chino’s album Here to Save You All which was the rapper’s debut album.
“We at Rap Booklets send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of @chinoxl, who passed away today at the age of 50. (Source: @allhiphopcom),” the post’s caption read.
“Turn his albums up one time, especially our favorite pictured here, his debut “Here to Save You All.” Art Direction and Design done by Dante Ariola at Pawn Shop Press, photo taken by Stephen Stickler. The album was executive produced by @dcharnas.”
Chino XL was an American rapper and actor. He had released four solo studio albums. Ricanstruction: The Black Rosary (2012), won the 2012 HHUG Album of the Year Award.
Barbosa has acted in numerous films and television, signing with Hollywood talent manager Stacey Castro and subsequently appearing as a guest star on the Comedy Central series Reno 911! and CBS series CSI: Miami. His feature film credits include a co-starring role opposite Kate Hudson and Luke Wilson in director Rob Reiner’s Alex & Emma (Warner Bros. Pictures) and several indie films, including Brandon Sonnier’s The Beat, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
