Saafir, a gifted rapper who was a standout lyricist within the Nineteen Nineties, was an influential element of the sprawling West Coast underground scene that boosted the likes of the Hieroglyphics and extra. In keeping with one in all Saafir’s shut allies in music, the “Mild Sleeper” rapper died on Tuesday morning after experiences of him battling well being points surfaced years in the past.
On Tuesday (November 19), Xzibit shared a photograph of Saafir, who additionally glided by the title of Shaft Yella, with a caption that exposed that the rapper had handed away.
From IG:
I can’t consider I’m penning this proper now, however don’t know what else to do in the meanwhile. Roughly at 8:45am this morning, my brother Reggie recognized to the world as Saafir handed away. Now we have a lot historical past I can’t even clarify what I’m feeling proper now. We surrounded him and let him understand how a lot we liked him. He can relaxation now.
Mates, Household, everybody that rocked with us from the Hip Hop neighborhood, should you might be so strong and attain out for @chopblack his youthful brother, and @lilsaafir his son, the household actually must be supported throughout this time. That’s all I’ve proper now. My soul is crushed.
We love you Bro.
REST IN POWER
Saafir The Saucee Nomad.
Saafir, actual title Reggie Gibson, burst onto the scene together with his debut album, Boxcar Periods, which was launched by way of the late Quincy Jones’ Qwest recording label together with Reprise and Warner Bros Data. Later in life, Saafir transformed to Islam and when we have now his full righteous title, we’ll replace this publish.
The Saucee Nomad famously battled members of the aforementioned Hieroglyphics by himself in a traditional radio battle on KMEL’s Wake Up Present with Sway Calloway and DJ King Tech that turned the stuff of legend in underground circles. Gibson additionally labored as an actor, making his debut on movie in 1993’s Menace II Society as Cousin Harold.
Alongside together with his solo profession, Gibson was a member of the Hobo Junction, a collective of rappers and producers that featured prominently on his debut album. He was additionally a member of the Golden State Warriors supergroup with Xzibit and Ras Kass.
On X, previously Twitter, followers of Saafir are joined in mourning the Oakland visionary. We’ve bought reactions beneath. We’ll replace this publish with new particulars and a playlist of songs.
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