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American Rapper Melvin Barcliff Magoo Rapper Died Unexpectedly

A renowned Norfolk, Virginia, US rapper, Melvin Barcliff, best known as ‘Magoo rapper’, passed unexpectedly at 50. The cause of his death is not revealed publicly

He was declared dead on Sunday, August 13, 2023, which caused shock and sadness among his fans and the music industry.

Everyone was devastated when Digital Black from the band Playa confirmed his death in an Instagram post.

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Mangoo’s fans are sending condolences and prayers for his family on social media and sharing videos of his live performances.

One of his admirers wrote on Facebook:

“RIP Magoo, you and Timbaland produced some excellent music together with “Superfriends,”. He is on his way to the heavens to join Aaliyah. It is sad when all the musicians you grew up listening to throughout your youth pass away.

Fans have also used Twitter to express their sorrow and remember Magoo’s contribution to hip-hop. Many followers post his photos, live performance videos, and meaningful remarks.

Magoo significantly impacted the genre with his memorable collaborations with artists like Timbaland, Missy Elliott, and the late Aaliyah.

Timbaland and Magoo have collaborated since 1989; they combined their talents in Norfolk, Virginia. He had been a member of Timbaland & Magoo’s rap team.

They began their journey as a teen friendship, a powerful musical collaboration that expanded the boundaries of hip-hop and gained memorable successes.

Their debut album, “Welcome to Our World,” launched a remarkable musical voyage, ” featuring memorable songs like the number-one “Up Jumps da Boogie.”

Their succeeding albums, such as “Indecent Proposal” in 2001 and “Under Construction, Part II” in 2003, both albums’ creative chemistry flourished even more.

The album “Under Construction” was designed as a follow-up to Missy Elliott’s; it perfectly exemplified their unwavering ingenuity and dedication to expanding the bounds of the arts.

Their albums were given fresh life on various platforms, allowing listeners old and young to become lost in their ground-breaking music.

His contributions will be a constant source of inspiration for fans and artists of all ages. Magoo’s legacy remains forever in the growth of hip-hop.

He will always remember in the hearts of his fans. Thoughts and condolences are with his family, fans and the music industry. Rest in Peace, Mangoo.

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Update: 2024-05-09