DMX has died at the age of 50.
The late rapper s family announced his passing in a statement on Friday (April 9). We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50-years-old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days, the statement read. Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him. Earl’s music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever. We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time. Please respect our privacy as we grieve the loss of our brother, father, uncle and the man the world knew as DMX.
Rapper DMX dies aged 50 following heart attack
The rap star DMX has passed away with members of his family by his side. The bestselling artist had a career spanning over two decades, collaborating with fellow icons such as Jay-Z and LL Cool J.
DMX also became a successful actor after a best-selling rap career
The US rapper DMX, real name Earl Simmons, died, aged 50, at a New York hospital on Friday, according to a statement released by his family.
The statement said he had been a warrior who fought till the very end. Earl s music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever. He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him, the statement said.
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After suffering a heart attack triggered by a drug overdose last weekend, on Friday (April 9), Yonkers-bred MC DMX passed away at White Plains Hospital, NY. He was 50.
X s reign as Ruff Ryders commander and East Coast icon began in the late 90s when he unleashed his debut album
It s Dark and Hell Is Hot. The magnum opus lifted X into superstar territory, courtesy of his hit singles Ruff Ryders Anthem and How It s Goin Down. Debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, X s rookie effort placed him at the rap summit alongside Brooklyn s Jay-Z and Queens Nas for New York s top MC. His torrid run continued into the 2000s, when he churned out instant club classics, including X Gon Give It To Ya and his Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs top 10 Party Up (Up In Here).
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DMX has died at the age of 50.
The late rapper s family announced his passing in a statement on Friday (April 9). We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50-years-old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days, the statement read. Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him. Earl’s music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever. We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time. Please respect our privacy as we grieve the loss of our brother, father, uncle and the man the world knew as DMX.