On Tuesday, his former groupmate Xzibit had the burden of delivering the devastating news to fans: Saafir, a trailblazing West Coast rapper, has passed away.
Our sources inform us that Saafir died at his hometown of Oakland, and Xzibit reports that he passed away around 8:45 AM today.
After years of health issues, including the removal of a malignant tumor from his spine, the Bay Area mainstay finally began using a wheelchair.
In the late 1990s, Saafir, X, and Ras Kass established a sizable fan base as the “Golden State Warriors” .
(also known as the “Golden State Project”), which was a critique of the diverse East Coast poetry that was popular at the time.
As Caine’s cousin Harold, he costarred in the iconic 1993 hood drama “Menace II Society” during his short but significant acting career.
X asked the hip-hop community to support Saafir’s brother Chop Black and kid Lil Saafir during their difficult moment.