Chino XL, a multi hyphenate known for his work in rap music and acting, died Sunday morning (July 28), Variety reports. He was 50.

While his cause of death has yet to be disclosed, his family issued a statement on his Instagram page, in which they shared that he passed away at home.

Born Derek Keith Barbosa in The Bronx in 1974, the late artist was raised in East Orange, New Jersey, and took on the name “Chino” from his nickname growing up, per Variety. As noted by People, he was just 16 years old when he signed with Rick Rubin’s Def American Recordings via Warner Bros in 1991. Prior to his solo work, he partnered with Kerri Chandler to create Art of Origin.

Per Chino’s website (via People), Here To Save You All marked his debut solo album in 1996, comprised of both “conventional rap tracks” and “autobiographical tracks.” Albums that followed included I Told You So (2001), Poison Pen (2006), Something Sacred (2008), Ricanstruction: The Black Rosary (2012), and God’s Carpenter (2023).

Outside of music, Chino also found work as an actor. Per IMDb, Chino’s first film credit was earned in Barrio Wars (2002). He went on to take part in The Beat (2003), Alex & Emma (2003), The Young and the Restless (2004), Reno 911! (2004) , and CSI: Miami.

His daughters penned a statement, in which they shared that their “father had many titles — King of Punchlines, Puerto Rican Superhero — but the most important one was Girl Dad.”

“And what he gave us most in that role was his strength, straightforwardness, and ability to be super realistic,” they continued. “The main thing we are feeling now is that our Dad is at peace, and so we are at peace.”

Chino’s family also requested privacy, noting that “details of a memorial will be forthcoming.” As highlighted in the Instagram post above announcing his passing, he is survived by his four children, his stepson, his five grandchildren, his mother, and his former partner.