American rapper and actor, born April 8, 1974, The Bronx, New York – died July 28, 2024. Nephew of .

He was raised in East Orange, New Jersey and began rapping in the late 1980s. He released his first single with the group in 1992 and by 1994, had signed a deal with 's label to release his debut album "Here To Save You All" (1996). He worked with many different rap artists over the years, such as , , , , , , , , , , , , , and , plus many more.

After moving to the West Coast, Chino sought out a career in Hollywood and landed a small part in the hit series CSI: Miami.