November 20th 2024.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of rapper and actor Saafir, at the age of 54. The heartbreaking news was shared on Instagram by his friend and fellow Golden State Project member, Xzibit, on Tuesday night. Saafir, whose real name was Reggie Gibson, had been struggling with health issues in recent years and was wheelchair-bound.
In a heartfelt post, Xzibit, whose birth name is Alvin Nathaniel Joiner, shared a photo of Saafir and expressed his disbelief and sorrow. He wrote, "I can't believe I'm writing this right now, but I don't know what else to do at the moment." He went on to explain that Saafir had passed away at 8:45am that morning and that he and their friends had surrounded him with love and support in his final moments. "He can rest now," Xzibit said, clearly devastated by the loss.
Saafir rose to fame in the 1990s when he joined the rap group Golden State Project, alongside Xzibit and Ras Kass. Xzibit, in his post, urged their fans and the hip hop community to support Saafir's younger brother and son during this difficult time. He ended his message by saying, "My soul is crushed."
The talented rapper and actor was also a member of Digital Underground, which was formed in 1987 and included influential artists like Tupac Shakur and Shock G. Saafir even lived with Shakur at one point, and it was Shakur who introduced him to acting. In 1993, Saafir starred in the iconic film Menace II Society, alongside Jada Pinkett Smith and Samuel L. Jackson.
In 2005, Saafir underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his spine. While the surgery was successful in saving his life, it left him with limited mobility in his legs, and he often had to use a wheelchair. This news is still developing, and we will provide updates as they become available.
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