West Coast hip-hop legend Saafir, born Reggie Gibson, passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 54.
He had reportedly been suffering from numerous health problems in recent years and had been forced to use a wheelchair.
Saafir’s debut album, ‘Boxcar Sessions’ (1994), is widely regarded as an underground classic, and he continued his career with other notable works like ‘Trigonometry’ and ‘Good Game: The Transition’. Beyond music, Saafir showcased his versatility by appearing in the cult-classic film ‘Menace II Society’ (1993).
The news of Saafir’s passing was shared by Xzibit, who posted a heartfelt tribute on IG. “Approximately at 8:45am this morning, my brother Reggie, known to the world as Saafir, passed away,” Xzibit wrote. He urged the hip-hop community to support Saafir’s family during this difficult time.
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