It’s a very sad day for hip hop, but DMX has created a beautiful legacy, one we can all continue to celebrate.
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While we mourn the passing of the legendary Earl Simmons, we continue to pray and send love to his friends and family, including Swizz Beatz, who was a dear brother to the late rapper as part of the Ruff Ryders collective. Swizz and Timbaland were guests recently on OZY’s “The Carlos Watson Show” and Swizz was asked about how he got started. He revealed that his career skyrocketed after DMX recorded ‘Ruff Ryders Anthem’, although he noted that the Yonkers rapper initially did not want to do the song. Watch the clip below:
There are so many stories about X that reveal that he had such a friendly and generous nature. He was BEYOND talented. We are incredibly sad about his loss, but at least he will not suffer anymore. Life was not always good for him and we pray that he will find peace in heaven.
Send so much love to Swizz, Eve, the Dean family, the Simmons family and everyone in the DMX circle.
Which DMX songs are your favorite? We play ‘Slippin’ ‘,’ How’s it going ‘and’ What’s my name? ‘