[UPDATE] Chart topping rap legend DMX dies at 50

By Alyssa Wilson Published: April 9, 2021

[UPDATE] Chart topping rap legend DMX dies at 50

Rapper DMX at Academy Award after party. Source: Wikimedia. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/deed.en

Update: 4/10/2021

Rapper DMX died Friday after being hospitalized last week for a heart attack, his family confirmed. He was 50.

In a statement with XXL Magazine, the family said:

We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50-years-old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days. 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. Earl’s music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever. We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time. Please respect our privacy as we grieve the loss of our brother, father, uncle and the man the world knew as DMX. We will share information about his memorial service once details are finalized.

Update: 4/9/2021

Rapper DMX is still on life support, despite false reports that circulated on social media on Thursday that he had passed away.

DMX’s manager took to Twitter and confirmed that he’s still alive and has asked people to stop posting the rumors because it’s not helpful for his family.

BREAKING: DMX’s manager confirms he’s still alive pic.twitter.com/zcZGq7PPE7

— XXL Magazine (@XXL) April 9, 2021

Start Your Day hosts Sharon Reed and Mike Hill chimed in on those rumors, saying that the rapper’s family needs prayers and support right now.

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Update: Rapper DMX remains on life support Saturday evening, after a false report that he was off life support and breathing on his own.

His attorney was “given wrong information,” according to Rolling Stone

Sources reportedly told TMZ that DMX is in a “vegetative state.”

A prayer vigil organized by the rapper’s family will be held on Monday afternoon.

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Rapper DMX is in critical condition after suffering an overdose and heart attack in his home.

According to TMZ, the overdose, which took place on Friday night, triggered a heart attack.

He was rushed to a hospital in White Plains, New York.

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On Saturday, the rapper’s attorney Murry Richman spoke to PIX 11 News to provide an update on his condition.

Richman said DMX has been taken off life support and is breathing on his own, but they are still “very concerned.”

NEW: DMX has been “taken off life support and is breathing on his own,” his attorney tells @PIX11News pic.twitter.com/FquCBE66sa

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) April 3, 2021

Many sent their support to the rapper and his family on social media.

DMX’s story is so heartbreaking. He was truly one of the most captivating artists of my lifetime. It’s hard to explain just how massive he was in the late 90s/early 00s. He touched people in a ways I can’t explain. Prayers up for the legend.

— Andrew Barber (@fakeshoredrive) April 3, 2021

Sending prayers to Dmx pull thru my brother ???????? pic.twitter.com/Ee1rfuPHXS

— Big Freedia (@bigfreedia) April 3, 2021

TMZ is reporting that DMX had an overdose and is in serious condition.

DMX’s was such a big part of my youth. I remember my brother and me jumping around in the living room to his Mp3 tracks on Napster.

Hope he pulls through. 🙁

— Karen Attiah (@KarenAttiah) April 3, 2021