Grammy-nominated rapper and actor DMX died on Friday morning following a week on life support in a New York hospital.
The 50-year-old was one of the most successful and acclaimed rappers of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
He released several hit songs including "Ruff Ryders’ Anthem," "X Gonna Give it to Ya," "Party Up (Up In Here)," and "What’s My Name?".
His 1998 album It’s Dark and Hell is Hot debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
In 1999, He was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Album for …And Then There Was X.
The rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, had struggled with drug addiction since his teenage years.
TMZ first reported that Simmons had overdosed before suffering a heart attack and being rushed to hospital.
However, his lawyer, Murray Richman, said he could not confirm any reports of an overdose.
The news of his death brought a flood of condolences from across the music industry.
Even though you had battles you TOUCHED so many through your MUSIC and when you would PRAY so many people FELT THAT! This is heavy for the HipHop family but your LEGACY LIVES ON & your SPIRIT. Continued Prayers for X family & friends for STRENGTH/HEALINGšš¾ pic.twitter.com/ZI9NI6Nslg
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) April 9, 2021
Rest in Heaven DMX
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) April 9, 2021
DMX had previewed a new album as recently as February, revealing several planned guest features including Snoop Dogg, Alicia Keys, Usher, and Bono.
He is survived by his 15 children and his mother.
