Magoo dead at 50: Rapper worked with Timbaland, Missy Elliot

The world of rap has misplaced one other nice. 

Amid the celebration of Hip-Hop’s fiftieth anniversary, rapper Magoo — who famously collaborated with style giants corresponding to Missy Elliot, 52, Timbaland, 51 and late R&B icon Aaliyah — has died at age 50. 

His reason behind demise has not but been made public. 

Magoo, née Melvin Barcliff from Norfolk, Virginia, is finest recognized for laying down stellar lyrics on late ’90s and early 2000s hits such “Up Jumps Da Boogie,” “Beep Me 911” and “Drop.” He additionally labored intently alongside Timbaland as a producer.

His movie star pals and followers alike have taken to social media to mourn his loss. 

“I don’t even know how to say anything at this point…this dude, at all times pushed me,” wrote singer Ginuwine, 52, partially, in an Instagram caption devoted to Magoo Sunday.

“Completely among the best ever in my eyes at all times urgent ahead I do know we didn’t speak loads however the love was and can be at all times there my brotha,” continued the “Variations” vocalist.

Beneath his publish, music heavyweights corresponding to Jermaine Dupri and Omarion supplied their condolences. 

Musician Digital Black, too, paid tribute to the fallen star through Instagram, writing, “Man can’t imagine this [Rest In Heaven] Magoo rattling huge bro wasn’t prepared for this in any respect.”

To date, neither Missy nor Timbaland have publicly commented on Magoo’s passing.