The loss of life of one other veteran rap artiste has despatched the group into mourning as former Timbaland collaborator Magoo died over the weekend.

Magoo, whose actual identify was Melvin Barcliff, was 50 years outdated on the time of loss of life and made a reputation for himself as half of the duo Timbaland & Magoo on their 1997 album Welcome To Our World. Magoo has labored with among the largest names in hip hop, together with Missy Elliot, Timbaland, and late R&B icon Aaliyah.

Not a lot has been shared about Magoo’s explanation for loss of life or whether or not he was sick. Nonetheless, lots of his pals and collaborators shared their shock at his passing and provided phrases of consolation to his members of the family and kin.

“I don’t even know the best way to say something at this level…this dude, all the time pushed me,” R&B artist Ginuwine, 52, started in a prolonged tribute to his good friend, which additionally featured a throwback photograph of him together with Magoo, Aaliyah and others. He continued, “Completely among the best ever in my eyes all the time urgent ahead I do know we didn’t speak lots however the love was and can be all the time there my brotha.”

Others who co-signed the submit have been artists like Jermaine Dupri and Omarion, who remembered the artist.

Musician Digital Black additionally shared a photograph of the artist and wrote, “Man can’t imagine this [Rest In Heaven] Magoo rattling large bro wasn’t prepared for this in any respect.”

Magoo’s hits embrace “Up Jumps Da Boogie,” “Beep Me 911,” “Drop,” and plenty of others.

Timbaland pays respect to Magoo on Instagram writing, “This one hits completely different [crying emoji] lengthy dwell Melvin aka magoo !!![broken heart emoji] Tim and Magoo without end relaxation straightforward my king.”

Missy Elliott additionally shared a touching tribute for the late rapper, whereas reflecting on their entrance into the sport as youngsters.

“These are the sort of submit I don’t want on any1 at 1st I used to be in shock & the extra I sit the truth kicks in so many feelings,” Missy Elliott wrote. “I bear in mind once we 1st met as youngsters & you mentioned hey my identify Melvin & I laughed so exhausting & I mentioned wait you actually speak like that? and also you mentioned yuuuup & I stored laughing & I mentioned what you do you mentioned I rap & you kicked 8 bars & I mentioned you remind me of Qtip & you mentioned he one in all my favourite emcees however your stream was VA I liked it! & from that day we grew to become so cool you supported me from day 1 & you mentioned I’m going to name you Misdemeanor as a result of it’s a criminal offense to have that many abilities. So those that don’t know Magoo gave me the identify Misdemeanor Once we did this track Beep Me 911 & I requested Magoo to get on it & I performed this verse again and again & posting that is simply heartbreaking I’m so misplaced for phrases.”

Followers wrote celebratory posts to the rapper.

“RIP Magoo. His look on “Beep Me 911″ is an all-time traditional visitor spot. Once I was a child I assumed this was Missy utilizing some gentle vocal results. An androgynous-voiced king,” one fan wrote on Twitter.

RIP Magoo. His look on “Beep Me 911” is an all-time traditional visitor spot. Once I was a child I assumed this was Missy utilizing some gentle vocal results. An androgynous-voiced king pic.twitter.com/r1u98HPegj

— Dean Van Nguyen (@deanvannguyen) August 14, 2023

“What Timbaland and Magoo did on Indian Flute can’t be undone,” one other fan wrote referencing the track “Indian Flute.”

What Timbaland and Magoo did on Indian Flute cannot be undone.

RIP Magoo pic.twitter.com/40ZpzCajaH

— The Instigator (@Am_Blujay) August 14, 2023

“A couple of years in the past Magoo talked about Aaliyah She liked prank calling folks,” one other fan wrote.

A couple of years in the past Magoo talked about Aaliyah ? She liked prank calling folks ? pic.twitter.com/Q7uWMqv15z

— AALIYAH LEGION (@AaliyahLegion) August 14, 2023