Timbaland's erstwhile musical collaborator Magoo passes away at age 50

Timbaland announced Melvin "Magoo" Barcliff's passing on social media.

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He was one half of the duo. No specific reason of death has been given

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The producer paid respects on Monday via an Instagram post.

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Timbaland wrote, "It hits in a unique way. Long live Melvin aka Magoo!

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In 1997, Timbaland and Magoo published "Welcome to Our World," their platinum-selling debut album,

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which included Aaliyah and Missy Elliott, another Virginian, on the first song, "Up Jumps da Boogie.

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Magoo is credited with connecting Elliott with Timbaland, which led to the formation of one of the most famous hip-hop duos of the 1990s.

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