RAPPER Saafir has died at the age of 54. The star, real name Reggie Gibson, was famed for his jazz-infused style and distinctive voice. 2 Rapper Saafir has died at the age of 54 Credit: Getty 2 The star pictured in September 1994 Credit: Getty Saafir faced several health challenges in recent years and had been forced to use a wheelchair.
Devastated fellow rapper Xzibit said "my soul is crushed" in an emotional tribute after Saafir's death on Tuesday morning. The pair collaborated together and were both members of rap group Golden State Project. Xzibit wrote: "I can't believe I'm writing this right now, but don't know what else to do at the moment.
More entertainment news DIDDY TWIST Diddy sex case shock as judge calls emergency hearing after raid on star's cell "Approximately at 8:45am this morning, my brother Reggie known to the world as Saafir passed away. "We have so much history I can’t even explain what I’m feeling right now. We surrounded him and let him know how much we loved him.
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