Rest Well, Light Sleeper: Saafir, Bay Area Hip-Hop Rapper, Has Died

Saafir, a talented rapper who was a standout lyricist in the 1990s, was an influential component of the sprawling West Coast underground scene that boosted the likes of the Hieroglyphics and more. According to one of Saafir's close allies in music, the "Light Sleeper" rapper died on Tuesday morning after reports of him battling health issues surfaced years ago.

On Tuesday (November 19), Xzibit shared a photo of Saafir, who also went by the name of Shaft Yella, with a caption that revealed that the rapper had passed away.... Read more


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