News Magoo, Timbaland’s former musical partner, dies at 50 August 14, 2023Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAYComments Off on Magoo, Timbaland’s former musical partner, dies at 50 In the late-'90s, a fresh hip-hop sound emanated from the Virginia Beach area with Timbaland & Magoo. Magoo, aka Melvin Barcliff, has reportedly died.