Earl Simmons, the rapper, songwriter and actor known as DMX, died on Friday at the age of 50.
DMX, which became prominent in the early 1990s, died after suffering a heart attack early last week.
“We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, whose birth name is Earl Simmons, has died at the age of 50 at White Plains Hospital, along with his family, after being in life support for the last few years. days. ” the family said in a statement. “Earl was a warrior who fought to the end.”
DMX songs were used by teams, athletes, stadiums and arenas and were known for their deep, aggressive lyrics and their bass rhythms. His harsh characteristic voice was instantly recognized on his hit tracks “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” and “Party Up (Up in Here)”.
Athletes took to social media to express their condolences on the death of DMX, including LeBron James and former NFL star Torrey Smith.
❌4L !! Rest in Paradise LEGEND !! 🐕🐕 pic.twitter.com/Y0m0DVl5Up
– LeBron James (@KingJames) April 9, 2021
RIP DMX! My love for dogs was influenced by him. His lyrics made me feel like I could go through anything! I’m glad he was able to receive his roses recently. Her mental health struggle has been documented for all of us to see and learn from. Prayers for his family 🙏🏿
– Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) April 9, 2021
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RIP DMX😔 pic.twitter.com/xYiBdqjLQl– Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) April 9, 2021
All Dawgs go to Heaven !! DMRIP DMX
– AJ Brown (@ 1kalwaysopen_) April 9, 2021
Damn man RIP DMX 😔
– Trend topic @ (@ BigTicket73) April 9, 2021
Forever DAWG pic.twitter.com/1nJgZwNpNJ
– Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) April 9, 2021
Rest easy king !!! https://t.co/CIK2d9Nw0d
– Darius Slay (@ bigplay24slay) April 9, 2021
A hip hop icon like no other
RIP 🖤 https://t.co/RChXorTzq7
– Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) April 9, 2021
dmx all day today. break, legend
– feeno (@ArianFoster) April 9, 2021
DMX gave hope to the hopeless .. Legend RIP 🙏🏾
– Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) April 9, 2021
RIP DMX 🠙 ?? ðŸ ?? ¾
– Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) April 9, 2021
RIP DMX! My love for dogs was influenced by him. His lyrics made me feel like I could go through anything! I’m glad he was able to receive his roses recently. Her mental health struggle has been documented for all of us to see and learn from. Prayers for his family 🙏🏿
– Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) April 9, 2021
Wow. RIP DMX 💔
– Danielle Robinson (@justDROB) April 9, 2021
Heck https://t.co/EiqWzy8Zfu
– Ja Morant (@JaMorant) April 9, 2021