Former coworker Xzibit reports that American rapper and actor Saafir passed away at the age of 54.
According to Xzibit's post, the rapper, whose real name was Reggie Gibson, passed away on Tuesday around 8:45 a.m.
Despite largely avoiding more commercial success, Saafir made his recorded debut in 1993 and rose to prominence in West Coast rap. was an actor and producer as well, passed on Tuesday at 8:45 a.m., according to Xzibit's statement.
With a part in the contemporary crime classic Menace II Society, which included Jada Pinkett Smith's feature debut, he ventured into acting in 1993.
According to reports, he had been compelled to use a wheelchair due to a number of health issues in recent years.
A shocked Xzibit stated, "I can't believe I'm writing this right now, but don't know what else to do at the moment," when announcing the loss of his friend.
"My brother Reggie, also known as Saafir, passed away this morning at around 8:45 a.m.," he declared.
We have so much history together that I am at a loss for words. We surrounded him and expressed our affection for him. Xzibit, whose real name is Alvin Nathaniel Joiner, wrote, "He can now rest."
Saafir's brother and son, the rapper Lil Saafir, are his surviving family members.
He went on, "If you could be so strong and reach out for @chopblack, his younger brother, and @lilsaafir, his son, the family really needs to be supported during this time.
Friends, family, everyone that rocked with us from the Hip Hop community, please do so." "That's all I have at the moment," the Pimp said. The host of My Ride shared. "My spirit has been crushed."
"We love you, Bro," he said in closing, and he wished for his departed pal, whom he called "The Saucee Nomad," to "REST IN POWER."
According to sources who spoke to TMZ, the late MC passed away in Oakland, his hometown.
According to reports, he experienced health problems recently and even had surgery to remove a tumor from his spine.