Timberland’s former rap partner Magoo (R) dies aged 50 (Picture: WireImage)
Magoo, who was best known for being part of the hip-hop duo Timbaland & Magoo has died aged 50.
The news of the rapper’s death was confirmed by R&B artist Digital Black (Benjamin Bush) of Dru Hill and Playa in an Instagram post shared on Sunday night.
‘Man can’t believe this RIP Magoo damn big bro wasnt ready for this at all #superfriends [sic],’ he penned.
Some of Magoo’s – real nameMelvin Magoo Barcliff – most popular songs included ‘Up Jumps Da’ Boogie’ from 1997, ‘We at it Again’ from 2000 and ‘Party People in 2001.
The tragic news was confirmed on Sunday night (Picture: WireImage)
The rapper worked with US musician Timberland.