Magoo, Timbaland's former musical partner, dies at 50 RIP.

Rappers Timbaland and Magoo emerged from Norfolk, Virginia, in the late 1990s with a new sound and a hit record, "Up Jumps da Boogie."

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Timbaland announced on social media that Melvin "Magoo" Barcliff, half of the combo, had died. The reason of death has not been disclosed.

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"This one is a little different. Melvin nicknamed Magoo, long live!!! Tim and Magoo for life. Timbaland (aka Tim Mosley) wrote, "Rest easy, my king."

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Magoo was recalled by fellow musicians like as Dru Hill's Digital Black (aka Benjamin Bush) and Ginuwine, who sent a poignant tribute on Instagram.

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"This dude always pushed me … I will miss you Maganooo, that's what we called him … totally one of the best ever in my eyes always pressing forward. 

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"I know we didn't talk much, but the love was and always will be there, my bro," Ginuwine wrote.

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Magoo released "Welcome to Our World" in 1997 with Timbaland, his childhood pal, and featured Aaliyah and fellow Virginian Missy Elliott on their first hit, "Up Jumps da Boogie."

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Magoo is credited for connecting Elliott to Timbaland, which led in one of hip-hop's most legendary collaborations, beginning with their collaboration on her 1997 debut, "Supa Dupa Fly."

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"Magoo said."I'm going to be honest: I didn't enjoy any of it." I never felt like Tim and I got to enjoy our early years, and it never seemed like we were part of this million-selling group."

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