DMX dead: US rapper Earl Simmons dies aged 50 a week after major heart attack American rapper DMX, known best for his hit song X Gon' Give It to Ya, has died at the age of 50, after a recent heart attack left him in a critical condition in hospital 17:19, 9 APR 2021 Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Daily Star - Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.