The death of New York rapper Chino XL has been ruled a suicide.
In July, Chino passed away at the age of 50. Upon his untimely passing, his family confirmed their loss, with his daughters describing him as a “superhero.”
“Our father had many titles — King of Punchlines, Puerto Rican Superhero — but the most important one was Girl Dad,” their statement read. “And what he gave us most in that role was his strength, straightforwardness, and ability to be super realistic. The main thing we are feeling now is that our Dad is at peace, and so we are at peace.”
At the time of Chino’s passing, the cause of death was unclear. However, two months later, the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed that the Bronx MC died from asphyxia caused by ligature hanging. The news was shared on Friday by the family to AllHipHop, with hopes of shining a light on suicide awareness and the importance of mental health.
“With the most profound sadness imaginable, we share the news that our beloved father decided to end his own life,” the family said. “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.”
The family’s decision to disclose the details surrounding Chino’s death, particularly during Suicide Awareness Month, is to offer support to those suffering in silence before it’s too late. Chino reportedly had a history of mental health struggles and in recent years, had been diagnosed with heart failure.
“We’re sharing this in the hopes that someone else who is struggling can see there is a way out, that help is available,” the family added.
The statement ended with the family asking for privacy during their grieving period. Chino XL is known for records from the 1990s and early 2000s, such as “No Complex” and “What You Got.”
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