Fans of rapper Saafir, aka Reggie Gibson, are mourning his tragic death, with many reflecting on his influential career and legacy in hip-hop. Known as a member of the iconic Golden State Project and a collaborator with Digital Underground, Saafir left an indelible mark on the rap industry. His passing has sparked an outpouring of grief and tributes from fans and peers alike.
Here is everything fans need to know about Saafir’s death.
Rapper Saafir passes away at 54, claims report
Reports confirm that rapper Saafir passed away. Xzibit, a close friend and former Golden State Project member, shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram. He revealed that Saafir took his last breath on the morning of Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
In a heartfelt message on Instagram, Xzibit expressed his sorrow for Saafir, writing, “I can’t believe I’m writing this right now, but don’t know what else to do at the moment. Approximately at 8:45am this morning, my brother Reggie known to the world as Saafir passed away.”
Xzibit expressed that he was at a loss of words following Saafir’s death. He also urged those who have worked with Rapper Saafir and his friends to offer their support to his family during this difficult time. “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. He can rest now. The family really needs to be supported during this time. That’s all I have right now. My soul is crushed. We love you Bro,” Xzibit wrote.
As per Entertainment Weekly, Saafir was 54 years old at the time of his death.
The cause of his death has not been revealed by now. However, Rapper Saafir’s death has left many of his fans in deep sorrow and they have flooded the internet with tribute posts. As the music world reflects on his career and legacy, Saafir’s death reminds fans of the profound mark he left on the industry.
