Rapper, DMX actor, died at the age of 50

New York. American rapper DMX, who was hospitalized with a serious prognosis after suffering a heart attack, died on Friday, at the age of 50, local media reported.

The artist, whose real name was Earl Simmons and was nominated for a Grammy Award, died in hospital “with his family after spending the last days of his life in support,” his relatives wrote in a statement collected by the channel. CBS.

DMX was admitted to a hospital in White Plains, Westchester County, north of New York, where he was admitted on the night of April 1.

Earl was a warrior who fought to the end. He loved his family wholeheartedly and we appreciate his time with him. Earl’s music has inspired countless fans around the world, and his iconic legacy will live on forever. We appreciate all the love and support from this incredibly difficult time “, added the family, who asked for” privacy “.

Please respect our privacy as we mourn the loss of our brother, father, uncle and the man the world knew as DMX. We will share information about their memorial service once the details are finalized, ”they said.

DMX, who had 15 children, grew up in New York’s Yonkers neighborhood and had a drug problem for years.

His music career developed in the 90’s and also in the early 2000s, when he sold millions of copies of his first 5 albums, which debuted at number 1 on Billboard, a record for that time.

The artist was preparing a new album with collaborations from Bono, Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg and Usher, according to what happened.

His most popular singles include hits such as ‘X’ Gon Give it To Ya ‘, with over 416 million views on Spotify, despite the fact that it was a single released in 2003,’ Party Up (Up in Here) ‘and’ Where the Hood At ‘.