Chino XL's Family Confirms The Rapper's Tragic Cause Of Death

BYElias Andrews44.5K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Premiere of "Alex & Emma"
Chino XL during Premiere of "Alex & Emma" at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, United States. (Photo by Chris Polk/FilmMagic)
Chino was 50 years old.

Chino XL was a hip hop legend. He was a veteran of the New York underground, and his skills were praised by everyone from Immortal Technique to Travis Barker. The rapper passed away on July 28. Details on his passing were difficult to come by, and the only real confirmation initially came from his family. They issued a statement that celebrated Chino XL's accomplishments without proving much in terms of specific information. Well, the family decided to share said information on September 28, and it's more heartbreaking than we realized.

Chino XL's family confirmed that the rapper died by suicide. They issued a statement on Friday that coincided with Suicide Awareness Month. "With the most profound sadness imaginable, we share the news that our beloved father decided to end his own Life," the family wrote. "It’s been the most painful and personal experience of our lives. But in honor of Suicide Awareness Month, we decided to share this truth. Dad would hope that this news may help someone else stay alive." The rapper was 50 years old.

Read More: G-Eazy Rocked "Chino XL Braids" In Regrettable Throwback Picture

Chino XL's Family Claimed That He Battled Depression

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 15: Chino XL performs at Highline Ballroom on September 15, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Chino XL was a skilled surgeon with words, but the rapper preferred to keep his personal life under wraps. It has only been after his passing that friends and family have opened up about the struggles he endured. Both parties told TMZ that Chino XL battled depression for most of his adult life. It was also alleged that the rapper was diagnosed with congenital heart failure in 2020. There's no record of the rapper discussing either topic publicly.

Chino XL's impact on both his family and hip hop is evident, however. His daughters, in particular, cited his kindness in an Instagram post following his death. "We are grateful beyond words for our time with Dad," they said. "And are overwhelmed by the immeasurable global outpouring of love from around the world." Blu, Czarface and Chuck D were among the rappers who took to social media to praise Chino's talent. "This is a tough one," the Public Enemy frontman tweeted. "Chino XL was my brother in rhyme and art."

Read More: Chino XL's Passing Has The Entire Hip-Hop World Mourning

[via]

About The Author
Elias Andrews
Elias Andrews is a music and entertainment writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH in 2024 as the lead night shift contributor, which means he covers new music releases on a weekly basis. In the year since joining, Elias has covered some of the biggest and most turbulent stories in the world of music. He covered the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle, and the release of the disses “Family Matters” and “Meet the Grahams,” in particular, in real time. He has also detailed the ongoing list of allegations and criminal charges made against Diddy. Elias’ favorite artists are Andre 3000, MF Doom, pre-808s Kanye West and Tyler, The Creator. He loves L.A. hip-hop but not L.A. sports teams. The first album he ever bought was Big Willie Style by Will Smith, which he maintains is still a pretty good listen.
...