April 13, 2021 Beloved rapper/actor/philanthropist DMX passed away last Friday at the tender age of 50. After a week-long battle in the hospital, family, friends—and the entire hip hop community said goodbye to the New York rapper. It’s difficult to write about someone that the world is attached to artistically when you know the person’s heart and kindness surpasses their own talent. In 2019, I wrote about my friendship with Dark Man X. When someone passes, you immediately think of moments, conversations and experiences you’ve shared with them. Anyone who’s met Earl Simmons can relate but if you’ve spent time with him—you definitely have a story or ten.