DMX is being mourned all across social media.
The legendary rapper, who was the first hip-hop artist ever to top the charts with his first five albums, passed away as of Friday (April 9) at the age of 50 following a heart attack, his family confirmed in a statement.
There is an outpouring of grief and support for
DMX‘s family online upon the revelation of the sad news, as fans, collaborators and fellow music industry contemporaries voice their condolences.
We are sending our thoughts to
DMX‘s family at this incredibly difficult time.
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Rest in Heaven DMX
RIP DMX. I’m so sorry it never got easier.❤️
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DMX’s death sent shockwaves throughout the music community on Friday, with his friends and peers remembering him as a “legend” and a “cultural icon.”
The rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, died Friday morning after spending six days on life support following a heart attack last weekend. His family said in a statement, “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.”
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Bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey, whose novels depicted romance, erotica and suspense from the Black perspective, including
Milk in My Coffee,
Sleeping with Strangers and
Friends and Lovers, has died. He was 59.
He died in Los Angeles on Jan. 3 after a long illness, his longtime publicist confirmed Tuesday.
His publisher, Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House, referred to the popular writer as an iconic author and friend on social media.
Dickey s longtime publicist Emily Canders echoed those sentiments on Twitter adding, As Eric s publicist for many years, I ll always remember what a kind, genuine person he was. Even when I was a young publicist (that definitely made mistakes here & there!) he was always so gracious. And it s rare to find fans more loyal than his.