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Chino XL - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore Chino XL net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! born Derek Keith Barbosa, he is a rapper who was part of The group Art of Origin and released his debut album Here to Save You All in the year 1996. In this article, we will discover how old is Chino XL? Who is Chino XL dating now & how much money does Chino XL have?

NameChino XL
First NameChino
Last NameXL
OccupationRapper
BirthdayApril 8
Birth Year1974
Place of BirthThe Bronx
Home TownNew York State
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignAries
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Not Available

Chino XL Biography

Chino XL is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on April 8, 1974 in The Bronx, New York State, United States. He was in the show CSI: Miami with He has appeared on an episode of CSI: Miami with David Caruso..

After co-founding the duo Art of Origin, the emcee was signed at age 16 by music impresario Rick Rubin to Rubin’s American Recordings label, which was once part of the Warner Bros. Records family. He released his debut album Here to Save You All in 1996, which was released to critical acclaim. The lead single “Kreep” which featured an interpolation of the Radiohead song “Creep” experienced major airplay by radio and MTV. Kreep charted on the Billboard Bubbling Under R&B Chart for a record 23 weeks, from July 1996 to January 1997.

Chino was released from his American Recordings contract when American Recordings switched distributors from Warner to Columbia in 1997. Warner Bros. Records then signed Chino in the fall of 1997. His sophomore album was due to be released during April 1999 but numerous delays prevented the album from being released. Although in early 2001 when the album was about to be released and its lead single “Let Em’ Live” featuring Kool G Rap was nearing early pressing stages Chino was dropped by Warner, as they folded their Black music department, supposedly due to the public legal battle with Prince. The album, titled I Told You So, was eventually released in 2001 by Metro Records.

He was born in Bronx, New York and is of Puerto Rican and African American ancestral ancestry.

He is well-known by his use of puns, similes, multiple similes as well as metaphors and word play. He is an intellectual member of the collective MENSA.

Derek Keith Barbosa (born April 8, 1974), better known by his stage name Chino XL, is an American rapper and actor. He has released four solo studio albums, in which his most recent – Ricanstruction: The Black Rosary – won the 2012 HHUG Album of the Year award

Chino XL Net Worth

Chino is one of the richest Rapper from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chino XL's net worth $4 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

The record label signed him by Warner Brother records when he was just 16.

Net Worth$4 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeRapper
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

In 2009 during a controversial interview with Allhiphop.com writer Han O’Connor, Chino revealed that his fifth studio album The RICANstruction was to be released soon. The album was released via his own joint venture CPR/Universal and featured Immortal Technique, Tech N9ne, and Bun B. The RICANstruction also featured a collaboration with Big Pun. The album featured production from DJ Khalil and Focus served as executive producer.

On September 25, 2012 the album Ricanstruction: The Black Rosary was released as a double disc through Immortal Technique’s Viper Records. It won the 2012 HHUG Album of the Year award

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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In 2007, Chino signed a contract with the Universal Latino label Machete Music.

Who is Chino XL Dating?

According to our records, Chino XL is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Chino XL’s is not dating anyone.

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On June 15, 2013, Shanghai :30 Entertainment booked a show with Chino XL for him to play alongside local, on-the-rise hiphop artists.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Chino XL height Not available right now. Chino weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

HeightUnknown
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Body MeasurementsUnder Review
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In 2006, Chino released his long-awaited third album, Poison Pen. The now-iconic release featured appearances by Proof of D-12, Killah Priest and legendary hip hop duo The Beatnuts.

In 2014, he formed a hip hop supergroup along with rappers Vakill, Copywrite, Tame One and producer Stu Bangas called Verse 48. They started working on an EP.

Top Facts about Chino XL

  1. Chino XL is an American rapper born in 1974.
  2. He released his debut album “Here to Save You All” in 1996.
  3. Known for his complex rhymes and wordplay.
  4. Has collaborated with artists such as Tech N9ne and Immortal Technique.
  5. His song “No Complex” was featured on the soundtrack of the movie Blade: Trinity.
  6. He has released a total of six studio albums to date.
  7. Chino XL has been praised by fellow rappers such as Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
  8. He has also worked as an actor, appearing in films such as Bound by Honor and Tha Eastsidaz.
  9. In 2012, he suffered a heart attack but made a full recovery.
  10. Chino XL continues to tour and release music today, with his most recent album being “Ricanstruction: The Black Rosary” in 2012.

Facts & Trivia

Chino Ranked on the list of most popular Rapper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Chino XL celebrates birthday on April 8 of every year.

In 2015, he featured on UK singer/rapper RKZ’s single ‘They Don’t Know Nothing’.

What happened Chino XL?

The group disbanded in 1994, but Chino XL stayed on American to release his debut album, Here to Save You All, in 1996. Barbosa was released from his contract with American when it switched distributors from Warner Bros. Records to Columbia in 1997.

What race is Chino XL?

Early life. Chino XL was born in The Bronx, New York, but grew up in various parts of New Jersey. His father, who was of Puerto Rican descent, abandoned his African American mother before he was born.

Where is Chino XL from?

New York, NY

Who is Chino to Meek Mill?

Chino’s talent received the attention of fellow bike enthusiast Meek Mill, who, early in his career, took on the role of Chino’s mentor. The Philly rapper went on to sign Chino to his Dreamchasers imprint, as attempted to transition to the role of MC before ultimately returning to his lifelong passion.

Who is Chino?

Chino Moreno (born Camilo Wong Moreno, June 20, 1973) is an American singer, songwriter and musician who is best known as the lead vocalist, primary lyricist and contributing guitarist of Deftones. He is also a member of the side-project groups Team Sleep, Crosses, Saudade and Palms. Sacramento, California, U.S.

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