Magoo, finest recognized for his rap collaborations with Timbaland, has died aged solely 50 years outdated.

His dying was confirmed on Monday by R&B artist Digital Black on Instagram.

“Man can’t believe this RIH Magoo damn big bro wasn't ready for this at all #superfriends,” he informed his followers.

A reason behind dying has not but been confirmed.

Born Melvin Barcliff, the rapper hailing from Norfolk, Virginia is believed to have died on Sunday.

Tributes have poured in from the R&B group, together with a heartbroken message from Ginuwine.

“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 due date,” he wrote alongside an image of Magoo.

“This dude , always pushed me …I will mis you maganooo that's what we called him …..

“Totally one of the best ever in my eyes always pressing forward I know we didn't talk alot but the love was and will be always there my brotha , I will see you soon bro we all have our date and I’m expecting the bro hug when I get there.” (sic)

Ginuwine added that life feels "crazy" as he processes the lack of so many pals inside a brief house of time.

“I hate going through this and losing people we love,” he stated.

“Sometimes it makes you feel like you dont wanna feel the pain so you wanna be gone also …pain hurts ..man oh man blessings to the family all of my condolences.”

Fellow artist ORyan Omri Browner wrote: “Damn rest in heaven Mag a nu.”

And Mr Dalvin penned: “He was such a good guy.”

Timbaland & Magoo first began collaborating in 1989 after assembly as youngsters in Norfolk.

They had been later a part of the group SBI (Surrounded By Idiots), which additionally included Larry Live and Pharrell Williams.