RIP Chino XL, the greatest rap artist of all time alongside 2Pac. They both stand on the highest pedestal and will remain there for eternity.

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First and foremost, let me make something clear—this is simply the perspective of a fan who has been exposed to what’s been made public through social media. There is no official information here, nor do I have any personal connection with Chino XL or his family beyond what can be seen publicly. This situation has become public due to M80’s actions, and everything I’m commenting on comes from that. Second, anyone is welcome to disagree and share their perspective. However, I will not tolerate disrespect. Any comments that are disrespectful towards anyone will be deleted. I want this to be a mature, thoughtful discussion.
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Now, let’s break down why M80’s behavior surrounding Chino XL’s passing is not just disrespectful, but deeply unprofessional. If M80 truly cared about Chino and his legacy, his actions should have reflected that. Unfortunately, everything about the way he’s handled this situation points to personal gain, a lack of empathy, and a disregard for Chino’s family.

1. Rushing to Release the Album and Selling Merch

From the moment Chino XL passed away, M80 was quick to push the release of Chino’s album, claiming it was Chino’s wish. Let’s assume for a second that it’s true Chino wanted the album released quickly. Even if that were the case, a true friend, and more importantly, a professional, would have waited for the proper legal process (probate) to take place. This is a standard procedure in the U.S. after someone passes away, and it ensures that the family and heirs are protected, especially when it comes to intellectual property like music.

But before rushing the album release, M80 started promoting merchandise like t-shirts, hoodies, etc., which was bizarre and completely inappropriate given the circumstances. It was clear from the start that he had commercial interests, though he wasn’t so obvious about it. He justified it by claiming that the merch sales were to raise money for the family, but the problem is that the family never asked for that. In fact, they publicly expressed otherwise. This shows that M80 was pushing his own agenda from the beginning, even before the album release.

To make things worse, let’s consider the timing. Chino passed away on July 30th (or around that date when the announcement was made), and M80 was already pushing merchandise and the album by the first or second week of September—barely a month after his passing! There was no sensitivity to the fact that the family was still mourning, and he was rushing to profit off the situation without giving anyone the time to properly grieve.

Instead of respecting the Estate’s request to refrain from commercializing the album until everything was settled, he rushed ahead. He started selling 1,500 vinyls at $35 and 1,000 CDs at $32. That totals $84,500 in potential revenue. This doesn’t reflect someone who is concerned about honoring a friend’s legacy; it reflects someone who sees a financial opportunity and is capitalizing on it as soon as possible, regardless of how the family feels or the legal obligations at hand.

2. The Unreasonable Price of the CDs

Let’s talk about the CDs. Charging $32 for a CD is excessive by today’s standards. CDs typically cost anywhere from $10 to $20, unless they are limited editions, signed copies, or include exclusive content. If M80 is charging that much, it suggests he’s not only rushing to get the album out but also inflating the price to maximize profits. We know CDs are much cheaper to produce and distribute than vinyl, so this high price feels unjustified, further reinforcing the idea that this is more about money than about truly honoring Chino’s legacy.

3. Disregarding the Probate Process

Even if M80 has a contract signed by Chino XL, legally, that does not exempt him from following the proper legal process after Chino’s death. In the U.S., when someone passes away, all of their assets, including intellectual property, are overseen by a probate court. The court’s role is to ensure that everything is handled fairly, and that the family’s rights are respected. Chino’s Estate requested that M80 pause the commercialization of the album until the process was complete. Ignoring this request, as M80 did, shows not only a lack of professionalism but also a disregard for the law.

M80 claims to have Chino’s wishes in mind, but if he truly respected Chino, he would have also respected the legal process that exists to protect Chino’s family. Rushing to commercialize the album, while knowing full well that the Estate had asked for time, reflects poor judgment and irresponsible behavior.

4. Publicly Exposing Chino’s Family

One of the most disturbing parts of this entire situation is how M80 has treated Chino XL’s family, especially his daughters. After the Estate asked for time to handle things properly, M80 went on to publicly attack one of Chino’s daughters on social media. This isn’t just unprofessional—it’s deeply inappropriate and morally wrong. Chino XL made it very clear in his music and his life that his daughters were the most important thing to him.

No true friend would expose their best friend’s family to public scrutiny, especially not weeks after such a tragic loss. This shows a complete lack of empathy and sensitivity towards Chino’s family. At a time when they should be allowed to grieve in peace, M80 decided to create drama and division, bringing attention to himself and away from what truly matters—the memory and legacy of Chino XL. It’s hard to see this as anything other than selfish behavior.

5. A Professional Would Never Handle Things This Way

One of the most important points to highlight here is that M80’s behavior has been deeply unprofessional. A professional would never have handled this situation the way he has. Professionals know how to manage conflict with dignity and respect. They know how to put the interests of others—especially grieving families—above their own ego or financial gain.

M80 has demonstrated the opposite. Instead of respecting the family’s wishes and handling things privately, he’s chosen to make everything public, dragging Chino’s loved ones into a public spectacle. He’s shown that he can’t manage conflict in a responsible, respectful, or mature way. This isn’t how a professional would act, and it certainly isn’t how a friend would act. It’s clear that ego and money are driving his actions, not loyalty to Chino or his family.

6. Actions Speak Louder Than Words

M80 has made a lot of noise about how much he supposedly helped Chino, including claims that he spent $50,000 on surgery. Yet, when you look at his actions, it’s hard to believe that this is about anything other than money. Posting pictures of cash and boasting about the help he provided doesn’t reflect genuine care. If he really helped Chino from the heart, he wouldn’t need to parade his actions on social media. True kindness and friendship don’t require a spotlight.

Instead of helping the family through this difficult time, he’s only made things worse by creating unnecessary drama. And his decision to rush the album release, despite the Estate’s requests, further demonstrates that this is about profit and public attention, not about honoring Chino’s legacy.

Conclusion

In summary, M80 has proven through his actions that he is unprofessional, irresponsible, and disrespectful. He has ignored the legal process, charged excessively for CDs, publicly attacked Chino’s family, and created unnecessary drama when what was really needed was sensitivity and respect. If M80 truly cared about Chino, he would have handled this with more care, understanding, and professionalism.

This situation should have been about honoring Chino’s legacy and supporting his family during their time of grief. Instead, M80 has turned it into a spectacle, focusing on his own gain rather than on what Chino would have wanted. Actions speak louder than words, and M80’s actions have shown that he’s not acting in the best interests of Chino’s legacy, but rather in the interest of his own ego and wallet.