(KRON) -- Oakland rapper Saafir died Tuesday morning, his family said. Saafir was an influential figure in the Bay Area hip-hop scene in the 1990s and worked with artists such as Tupac. Rapper Xzibit, who rapped alongside Saafir in the group Golden State Project, posted about his friend's death on Instagram. Missing rapper Janessa Jones has been found: SJPD "I can’t believe I’m writing this right now, but don’t know what else to do at the moment…

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Rapper Saafir Dead at 54

Veteran West Coast rapper Saafir — real name Reggie Gibson — died on Tuesday at the age of 54. His passing was confirmed by his former Golden State Project groupmate Xzibit.

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Rapper Saafir dead at 54, Xzibit pays tribute: ‘My soul is crushed’

Saafir has died after a period of ill health (Picture: Getty)  Rapper and actor Saafir, whose career was boosted by Quincy Jones andTupac Shakur, has died aged 54. The news was announced publicly on Instagram by his friend and fellow group member of the Golden State Project, Xzibit, on Tuesday night. Saafir, whose real name was Reggie Gibson, had been suffering from health problems in recent years and had been reportedly using a wheelchair. ‘I c…

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Rapper Saafir dies at 54 as hip hop icon Xzibit shares devastating tribute

Saafir—the Oakland rapper born Reggie Gibson who released acclaimed albums like 1994's Boxcar Sessions and appeared in the 1993 film Menace II Society—died on Nov. 19. He was 54.

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Rapper Saafir has died at the age of 54, although no cause of death has been announced.

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“We have so much history I can’t even explain what I’m feeling right now," the rapper said of his late friendRaymond Boyd/Getty Saafir in September 1994Prominent Oakland rapper Saafir has died. He was 54. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, fellow emcee Xzibit (born Alvin Nathaniel Joiner) confirmed the death of his former Golden State Project groupmate Saafir (born Reggie Gibson).“I can’t believe I’m writing this right now, but don’t know what else to do at t…

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Rapper Saafir Dies at 54, His Friend Xzibit Confirms: 'My Soul Is Crushed'

Saafir, the celebrated Oakland rapper who became a stalwart figure in the world of early Nineties West Coast hip-hop, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. He was 54.  
	Saafir’s family confirmed his death, saying he died around 8:45 Tuesday morning surrounded by loved ones. An exact cause of death was not given, though Saafir (real name Reggie Gibson) reportedly had been struggling with various health issues, including spi…

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Saafir, Underground Bay Area Hip-Hop Great, Dead at 54

Trailblazing West Coast rapper Saafir has died, according to his former groupmate Xzibit, who carried the weight of the world breaking the tough news to fans on Tuesday. Xzibit says Saafir passed away at 8:45 AM today, and our sources tell us he…

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Oakland rapper Saafir dies at 54, family says

West Coast rapper Saafir the Saucee Nomad has died. He was aged 54. The artist was most famed for his time as part of the Golden State Warriors (or Golden State Project) – a hip-hop collective that gained a devoted following in the Bay Area throughout the late ‘90s. He was a part of the band alongside Xzibit and Ras Kass. News of his death was confirmed by Xzibit, who shared an update on social media paying tribute. He also said that the rapper …

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Bay Area rapper Saafir the Saucee Nomad has died aged 54

The hip-hop world has lost another incredible figure earlier today. According to a report from AllHipHop, Michigan rapper Xzibit tragically announced the passing off iconic West Coast MC Saafir. He did so through an emotional and well-written post on Instagram just hours ago. “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 Saa…

Oakland rapper Saafir dies at 54, family says

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