Chino XL
Chino XL | |
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Chino XL performing in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Derek Keith Barbosa April 8, 1974 The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Origin | East Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | July 28, 2024 (aged 50) |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 1991–2024 |
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Derek Keith Barbosa (April 8, 1974 – July 28, 2024), better known by his stage name Chino XL, was a New York rapper, American lyricist, hip-hop emcee, and actor. He was known for his evocative wordplay and for warring with Tupac Shakur.
He recorded 8 solo studio albums and 2 EPs, which have both been released. His album Ricanstruction: The Black Rosary (2012) won the 2012 HHUG Album of the Year Award.