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.
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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.
He wrote: “I’m 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.
“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.
“Friends, Family, everyone that rocked with us from the Hip Hop community, if you could be so solid and reach out for @chopblack his younger brother, and @lilsaafir his son, the family really needs to be supported during this time.
“That’s all I have right now. My soul is crushed.”
