April 9, 2021

It’s Confirmed: Rap Legend DMX Has Died

By Newsroom

After spending nearly a week in hospital following a drug overdose, famed rap legend DMX has died.

He was fifty years old.

Premature reports of the rapper’s passing started appearing on Friday morning, which had been reputed by his family and management. 

X spent the last six days on life support, with his condition worsening as the days went by.

In a statement early on Friday afternoon, X’s family confirmed the news.

“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 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 service once details are finalized.”

DMX, born Earl Simmons, almost instantly rose to stardom when he appeared on the rap scene in the early 1990s, debuting his first official album It’s Dark and Hell is Hot, in 1998. 

 

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