Rapper, DMX dies at 50

DMX

Hip-Hop icon,DMX gave up after a week on life support. The grammy nominated artist suffered a “catastrophic cardiac arrest,” according to a statement from the hospital in White Plains, New York, where he died.

His family said;
“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,” “inspired countless fans across the world.”

DMX birth name was Earl Simmons, arrived on the rap scene around the same time as Jay-Z, Ja Rule and others who dominated the charts and emerged as platinum-selling acts. They were all part of rap crews, too: DMX fronted the Ruff Ryders collective, which helped launch the careers of Grammy winners Eve and Swizz Beatz, and relaunched The Lox, formerly signed to Bad Boy Records. Ruff Ryders had success on the charts and on radio with its “Ryde or Die” compilation albums.

Along with his musical career, He starred in the 1998 film “Belly” and appeared in 2000′s “Romeo Must Die” with Jet Li and Aaliyah. DMX and Aaliyah teamed up for “Come Back in One Piece” on the film’s soundtrack.

His record label, Def Jam Recordings, said in a statement;

“His message of triumph over struggle, his search for the light out of darkness, his pursuit of truth and grace brought us closer to our own humanity,” “nothing less than a giant.”

“Earl Simmons was a wonderful, caring father, and a sensitive, thoughtful man,” said Lyor Cohen, a former executive at Def Jam, in a statement. “Unfortunately, Dark Man X took over and ran amok, tormented and struggling to find the light. … DMX gave me the inspiration to keep going at Def Jam when rap became soft and silly.”
He released seven albums, earned three Grammy nominations and was named favorite rap/hip-hop artist at the 2000 American Music Awards.

He is survived by his 15 children and his mother. May his soul rest in peace.

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