Sad News! It has been confirmed by his family that DMX passed away, on Friday.
Born Earl Simmons, the Grammy-nominated rapper was hospitalized at White Plains Hospital last Friday after suffering a heart attack while at his home.
In a statement, the rapper’s family said “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.”
The statement continued with, “ 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.”
Our deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones! May his legacy live on!
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