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org. The family of Chino XL , who died in July at the age of 50, is speaking out on the late rapper's cause of death . XL, born Derek Keith Barbosa, died by suicide, the rapper's family said in a statement obtained by USA TODAY Monday, adding that his official cause of death is listed as "asphyxia as a result of ligature hanging.
" "With the most profound sadness imaginable, we share the news that our beloved father decided to end his own life," XL's family said. "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 XL clan also shared that the rapper was diagnosed with congenital heart failure in 2020, followed by stage 4 prostate cancer earlier this year. XL also struggled with "life-long depression," the family added. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Kris Kristofferson dies: Legendary singer/songwriter turned Hollywood leading man was 88 In a July 30 Instagram post announcing XL's death, the rapper's daughters — Chynna, Bella, Lyric and Kiyana — wrote, "the main thing we are feeling now is that our dad is at peace, and so we are at peace." The New York emcee got his start as half of the duo Art of Origin before launching a solo career w.