Reggie Gibson death: Rapper Saafir dies aged 54, former bandmate confirms
Rapper Saafir (born Reggie Gibson) has died at the age of 54.
On November 19, his fellow Golden State Project group member, Xzibit (born Alvin Nathaniel Joiner), confirmed his passing.
“I can’t believe I’m writing this right now, but don’t know what else to do at the moment,” Xzibit, 50, wrote in an Instagram post.
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“Approximately at 8:45am this morning, my brother Reggie known to the world as Saafir passed away,” the message continued.
“We have so much history I can’t even explain what I’m feeling right now. We surrounded him and let him know how much we loved him. He can rest now.”
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Xzibit continued: “Friends, Family, everyone that rocked with us from the Hip Hop community, if you could be so solid and reach out for @chopblack his younger brother, and @lilsaafir his son, the family really needs to be supported during this time.
The musician concluded: “That’s all I have right now. My soul is crushed. We love you Bro. REST IN POWER Saafir The Saucee Nomad.”
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TMZ reports that Gibson passed away in his hometown of Oakland; according to the outlet, the rapper was dealing with health issues.
The Golden State Project rap group (formerly known as the Golden State Warriors) consisted of Xzibit, Saafir, and Ras Kass.
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Gibson also worked with Digital Underground, which was formed in 1987 and featured Tupac and Shakur.
The rapper also appeared as Harold Lawson in the 1993 film Menace II Society, which also starred Samuel L. Jackson and Jada Pinkett Smith. Earlier this year, Gibson released a new album titled Before The Internet.
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