“We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, Earl Simmons’ birth name, has died at the age of 50 at White Plains Hospital, along with his family next to him, after being placed on life support for the last time. days. , “read the family statement in part.
DMX (Dark Man X) began rap in the early 1990s and released his debut album, “It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot”, in 1998.
With the deaths of fellow rappers The Notorious BIG and Tupac Shakur before breaking onto the stage, DMX became one of the dominant stars of hardcore hip-hop and was the first artist to sign with the Ruffhouse Records label.
His single, “Ruff Ryders Anthem”, helped seal his critical and commercial success.
The rapper has released several albums over the years, including one of his most successful commercials, “… And Then There Was X”, which was released in 1999 and was nominated for a Grammy for Best best rap album. It was one of three Grammy nominations for the rapper.
He has sold millions of albums, boosted by hits such as “Get At Me Dog” in 1998, “Party Up” in 1999 and “X Gon ‘Give It to Ya” in 2003.
He turned his growing fame into an acting career, appearing in several films, including “Romeo Must Die” and “Cradle 2 The Grave.”
In the same year, he spoke with GQ about his struggles.