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DMX, the raspy-voiced hip-hop artist who rapped with a trademark delivery that was often paired with growls, barks and “What!” as an ad lib, has died aged 50.
The Grammy-nominated performer died after suffering “catastrophic cardiac arrest”, according to the hospital in White Plains, New York, where he died.
He was rushed there from his home on April 2.
His family’s statement said DMX, whose birth name was Earl Simmons, died with relatives by his side after several days on life support.
DMX, centre, accepts the R&B Album Artist of the Year during the 1999 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas (Laura Rauch/AP)
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DMX, the raspy-voiced hip-hop artist who rapped with a trademark delivery that was often paired with growls, barks and What! as an ad lib, has died aged 50. The Grammy-nominated performer died after suffering catastrophic cardiac arrest , according to the hospital in White Plains, New York, where he died. He was rushed there from his home on April 2. His family s statement said DMX, whose birth name was Earl Simmons, died with relatives by his side after several days on life support. Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. He loved his family with all of his heart, and we cherish the times we spent with him, the family said, adding that his music inspired countless fans across the world, and his iconic legacy will live on forever .
Here Comes The Boom) for the classic Hype Williams-directed movie
Belly in 1998. DMX’s gritty bars paired well with Vegas and Sean’s deejaying for one of the best Hip-Hop/Dancehall crossover collabs ever.
Sean Paul, in an Instagram post today, said “R.I.P big g. Tnx u 4 all u have given us. Condolences 2 ur fam frenz an fanz. U are missed. @dmx”
Mr. Vegas followed with an Instagram photo of the star and wrote in the caption, “We all have our struggles! They see the glory, but they don’t know the story. Walk in peace great one!!!!! #herecomestheboom #dmx”