Rapper Magoo, Timbaland’s Former Collaborator, Reportedly Dead At 50
etcanada.comRapper Magoo, named Melvin Barcliff, reportedly passed away on Sunday at 50. R&B star Digital Black revealed the devastating loss in an Instagram post on Sunday, sharing a pic of the producer’s 1997 album Welcome to Our World, which he released when he was a duo with famous producer and musician Timbaland under the name of Timbaland and Magoo. READ MORE: Nelly Furtado, Timbaland And Justin Timberlake Tease Reunion In Studio: ‘Da Dream Team’ “Man can’t believe this RIH Magoo damn big bro wasnt [sic] ready for this at all #superfriends,” captioned the artist in the pic.
Ginuwine also paid tribute to the hip-hop virtuoso, telling his Instagram followers that “time is short” in an homage post to the artist. “I don’t even know how to say anything at this point , I have lost 3 friends now within a month to LIFE and it’s [sic] due date ….this dude , always pushed me …I will mis [sic] you maganooo that’s what we called him.” READ MORE: Nelly Furtado Returns To Studio With Timbaland: ‘Reunited!’ Timbaland added his heartbroken condolences to his long-time collaborator and pal, sharing multiple messages and archival videos of Magoo, writing: “This one hits different
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