Rapper, DMX actor, passed away at age 50

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

The artist, whose real name was Earl Simmons and was nominated for the Grammy Awards, died in hospital “ with his family by his side after spending the last days on living, ” his relatives wrote in a statement collected by the station. CBS.

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

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Earl was a warrior who fought to the end. He loved his family with all his heart and we appreciate the time we spent 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 during this incredibly difficult time, ”added the family, asking for“ privacy ”.

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

DMX, who had 15 children, grew up in the New York borough of Yonkers and had a drug problem for years.

His music career developed in the 1990s and also in the early 2000s when he sold millions of copies of his first 5 albums, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard, a record for the 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 best known singles include hits like ‘X’ Gon Give it To Ya ‘, with over 416 million views on Spotify despite being a single released in 2003,’ Party Up (Up in Here) ‘and’ Where the Hood At ‘.