DMX Remembered by TI, Missy Elliott, LeBron James: ‘There Will Never Be Another Like Him’
Rapper, who died Friday at age 50, honored as a “legend” and an “icon”Brian Welk and Madeline Roth | April 9, 2021 @ 10:37 AM Last Updated: April 9, 2021 @ 10:48 AM
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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.”