Rapper Chino XL Died By Suicide, His Family Reveals

Rapper Chino XL Died By Suicide, His Family Reveals

Rapper Chino XL’s cause of death has been revealed.

The “No Complex” rapper died in July at 50 years old. Now, his family is opening up about what happened.

They said in a statement released on Friday (Sept. 27),

“With the most profound sadness imaginable, we share the news that our beloved father decided to end his own Life. 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.”

His cause of death, per the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office is asphyxia as a result of ligature hanging.

Chino XL had been suffering from depression for much of his life, and was diagnosed with congenital heart failure in 2020.

His daughters also said in a heartbreaking statement,

 “Our father was our rock and our best friend. Papa Bear loved us and taught us so much. Hundreds of emails, texts, chats and beautiful posts and comments on social media, have shown us that Dad was a fountain of strength to so many. He encouraged and comforted pretty much everyone in his path and left this dimension with an untouchable creative legacy. We are grateful beyond words for our time with Dad and are overwhelmed by the immeasurable global outpouring of love from around the world. We will forever navigate this catastrophic loss and ask for continued privacy.”

Prayers for Chino XL’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.

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