Chino XL’s cause of death REVEALED by family… two months after rapper’s shock passing at age 50
Chino XL’s cause of death has been revealed by his family – two months after the rapper’s shock death on July 28 at the age of 50.
His loved ones revealed in a statement on Friday that the music artist committed suicide TMZand also expressed their hopes to create more awareness in the field of mental health care.
“It is with the most profound sadness imaginable that we share the news that our beloved father has decided to take his own life,” they shared.
“It has been the most painful and personal experience of our lives, but in honor of Suicide Awareness Month, we decided to share this truth.”
Finally, his family added, “Dad hopes this news can help someone else stay alive.”
The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office listed Chino XL’s cause of death as asphyxia due to ligature hanging.
Chino XL’s cause of death has been revealed by his family – two months after the rapper’s shock passed on July 28 at the age of 50; seen in 2004 in LA
According to TMZ, he battled depression his entire life and was also diagnosed with congenital heart failure four years earlier in 2020.
Congenital heart disease “can change the way blood flows through the heart,” per Mayo Clinicand ‘is one or more problems with the heart structure that are present at birth.’
The No Complex hitmaker’s death was announced by an inside source AllHipHop at the time of his death in late July, prompting his colleagues to take to social media to mourn the star’s passing.
His loved ones also shared a message from the star – whose real name was Derek Emmanuel Barbosa – to his main Instagram page, alongside a black and white photo of the rapper on July 29.
“The family of Derek Keith Barbosa, known professionally as Chino XL, is devastated as they relay the news of his passing. Derek transitioned on Sunday morning, July 28, 2024. He was 50.’
They added: ‘He is survived by his five children, five grandchildren, his mother and his former partner.’
His daughters also released a joint statement in the post reflecting on their late father’s life.
“Our father filled our lives with lessons and so much love. We are incredibly proud of who he was, everything he accomplished, his enormous heart and everything he shared with the world.”
His loved ones revealed that the music artist died by suicide in a statement on Friday, according to TMZ, and also expressed their hopes to bring more awareness to the field of mental health.
The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office listed Chino XL’s cause of death as asphyxia due to ligature hanging; seen in 2012 in Atlanta
His children continued, “The indelible mark he leaves on hip-hop and the love and support he exchanged with countless friends and fans we hope will be the cornerstone of his legacy.”
“While this loss is unimaginable to us, we also understand that so many others will miss our father. Hug everyone you love as often as you can.”
The East Coast-based music artist was born in the Bronx on April 8, 1974, and then moved to New Jersey, according to AllHipHop.
Chino XL was active in music from his teenage years, signing with producer Rick Rubin’s American Recordings label at age 16, according to a biography by iHart.
In 1991, he and producer Kaoz composed a rap tandem called Art of Origin, after which he pursued a solo career, according to the outlet.
Chino XL rose to fame in the mid-1990s with his first album, 1996’s Here to Save You All, which included the single Kreep. He followed up with albums like 2001’s I Told You So, 2006’s Poison Pen and 2012’s RICANstruction: The Black Rosary.
Other musical collaborations in which Chino XL has been active include 2008’s Something Sacred with Playalitical; and 2023’s God’s Carpenter with Stu Bangas, according to iHeart.
Chino XL has been busy professionally lately, as he collaborated with Rakim on the song Pendulum Swing for the album GOD’s Network: REB7RTH.
His loved ones also shared a message from the star – whose real name was Derek Emmanuel Barbosa – to his main Instagram page, alongside a black and white photo of the rapper on July 29.
He said in response to a tweet last month from fellow artist Configa: “I’m also proud of the new @OfficialRakim project!!”
He was also active as an actor, appearing in TV shows such as Reno 911!, CSI: Miami and The Young and the Restless, according to IMDB.
He appeared in films such as Alex & Emma, The Beat, Crime Partners, Playas Ball and Young Cesar.
Chino XL was remembered by a number of colleagues and fans when news of his death spread.
Producer Domingo told AllHipHop, “Chino XL was one of the best lyricists in the game” and a “legendary artist and friend.” He added that Chino XL had been “extremely talented since the day we met in the early 1990s.”
Chuck D of Public Enemy said in a post on X/Twitter: “This is a tough one. I admired Dj Polo as @hiphopgods PEer.’
‘@CHINOXL was my brother in rhyme & art. He encouraged my graphics. We exchanged art books. He made me better able to protect my lyrics.”
Chuck D added that Chino XL supported his events, and he supported his music.
Chino XL rose to fame in the mid-1990s with his first album, 1996’s Here to Save You All, which included the single Kreep. He followed up with albums like 2001’s I Told You So, 2006’s Poison Pen and 2012’s RICANstruction: The Black Rosary.
Chuck D of Public Enemy said in a post on X/Twitter: “This is a tough one. I admired Dj Polo as @hiphopgods PEer’
Rap artist Emilio Rojas called the late musical artist ‘such a talented MC and amazing person’
Rapper AFRO said: ‘RIP to CHINO XL.. I’m going to miss you big brother; while Joe Budden said: ‘D**n…RIP to the legend Chino XL.’
Musician Crook said: ‘We were talking on the phone the other day and laughing. Our careers have been linked since the Wake Up Show freestyles decades ago. I’m damned. Rest in peace my brother Chino XL.’
Rap artist Emilio Rojas called the late musical artist “such a talented MC and amazing person.”
He added: “Chino XL. Man… here to save you stayed in rotation for me. Wow. Rest in peace king. Thanks for the music. Thank you for always being kind and humble to me and everyone you’ve ever met. Wow.’