“We are very sad to announce today that our beloved, DMX, the birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at White Plains Hospital at the age of 50 with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days. is., “read the family’s statement in part.
“Earl was a warrior who fought to the end,” the family continued. “He loved his family wholeheartedly and we cherish the times we spent with him.”
Artists, athletes and other celebrities paid tribute to him on social media.
“My childhood and love for music would not have been the same without this man,” tweeted actor Chriss Redd. “DMX was easily my favorite artist growing up. I followed every album, every ruff Ryder song, followed by any artist he endorsed. Man …. RIP the dog. There will never be one like him again. . “
DMX (Dark Man X) started rapping in the early nineties and released his debut album ‘It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot’ in 1998.
With the deaths of co-rappers The Notorious BIG and Tupac Shakur before erupting on the scene, DMX becomes one of the reigning stars of hardcore hip hop and is the leading artist to be signed to the Ruffhouse Records label.
His single, “Ruff Ryders Anthem”, helped ward off his critical and commercial success.
The rapper has released several albums over the years, including one of his most commercially successful, “… And Then There Was X”, which was released in 1999 and was nominated for a Grammy in the category of best rap album. It was one of three Grammy nominations for the rapper.
He sold millions of albums in 1998, supplemented by hits such as “Get At Me Dog”, “Party Up” in 1999 and “X Gon ‘Give It to Ya” in 2003.
He processed his growing fame into an acting career, and appeared in several films, including ‘Romeo Must Die’ and ‘Cradle 2 The Grave’.
That same year, he spoke to GQ about his struggle.
More recently, DMX fans rejoiced last year when he appeared in a Verzuz fight with fellow artist Snoop Dogg.