#Prayers: On Tuesday morning, Xzibit received some heartbreaking news. The rapper shared on Instagram that his close friend and fellow artist Saafir has passed away at the age of 54.
Saafir, whose real name was Reggie Gibson, had strong ties to the West Coast Hip-Hop community. Although the two were not related by blood, he and Xzibit frequently referred to each other as brothers throughout the years. Saafir is also known for having a role in the iconic film, “Menace ll Society,” where he played the role of “Harold.”
While announcing the devastating news on Instagram, Xzibit shared in his caption that his soul is crushed. “I can’t believe I’m writing this right now, but don’t know what else to do at the moment. Approximately at 8:45am this morning, my brother Reggie known to the world as Saafir passed away. 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,” his caption started.
“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. That’s all I have right now. My soul is crushed. We love you Bro.”
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Saafir rose to fame as part of the Hobo Junction collective, recognized for their impressive lyrical skills. He became particularly famous for his legendary battle with Hieroglyphics, which solidified his status in the 1990s. His debut album, ‘Boxcar Sessions’ (1994), is viewed as a classic in the underground scene. He also produced other significant projects, such as ‘Trigonometry’ and ‘Good Game: The Transition’.
Xzibit did not disclose how Saafir passed away, but #Socialites let’s pray for his family and loved ones during this difficult time.