Saafir, a respected West Coast Hip-Hop artist and actor who appeared in the 1993 film Menace II Society, has passed away at the age of 54. News of Saafir’s death first surfaced on Tuesday (Nov ...

West Coast rapper Saafir, known for music he made solo and with Xzibit and Ras Cass, as part of Golden State Project, and for his performance in the 1993 film Menace II Society, has died at 54.

In addition to rapping, he got a starring role in the acclaimed 1993 film “Menace II Society.” The next year he got a record deal with Quincy Jones and released the album “Boxcar Sessions.” ...