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Iconic Rapper DMX Has Died At 50 View all 16
DMX, the actor and rap icon whose unmistakable raspy vocals carried indelible hits including Party Up and X Gon Give It To Ya, has died. He was 50.
DMX, whose birth name was Earl Simmons, was hospitalized on April 2nd after suffering an apparent drug overdose and heart attack at his home in White Plains.
His family said in a statement that he died at White Plains Hospital on Friday with his family by his side.
“Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end, they said in a statement. 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. We will share information about his memorial serv
The Grammy-nominated artist suffered a heart attack on April 2.
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Join BET as we celebrate the life and legacy of Grammy-nominated rap phenom, DMX on the day of his passing, Friday, April 9, with the re-airing of “Chronicles: Ruff Ryder” from 6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. EST and “Inside the Label: Ruff Ryders” from 11:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. EST.
Also, on BET JAMS, look for a block of DMX s most memorable music videos today at 4:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. EST and on BET SOUL at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
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The rap world took a major hit on Friday as DMX passed away. DMX’s family confirmed in a public statemnt that the rapper, known for such hits as “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” and “Party Up (Up in Here),” died today in White Plains, New York. He was 50 years old.
DMX, real name Earl Simmons, had been on life support since last Friday after suffering a “catastrophic cardiac arrest.” His family said in a statement:
“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. 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 ou
DMX, a Profound Vessel for Pain
The rapper, who died Friday, had no imitators because there was no way to falsify the life that forged him. He was a colossus, a fire-starter and a healer.
The potency of DMX’s humanity was as heroic as any of his songs.Credit.Chad Batka for The New York Times
April 9, 2021
Even when DMX was the most popular rapper on the planet, he was a genre of one: a gruff, motivational, agitated and poignant fire-starter. Pure vigor and pure heart. A drill sergeant and a healer.
In 1998 and 1999, he released three majestic, bombastic albums: “It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot,” “Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood” and “… And Then There Was X.” Each one debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart and has been certified platinum several times over. He performed at Woodstock ’99 for hundreds of thousands of people. He starred in “Belly,” the seminal 1998 hip-hop noir film. In his songs, he growled like a dog, credibly and often.