nux4lyfe Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 (edited) https://pitchfork.com/news/dmx-has-died-at-50/ DMX Has Died at 50 The inimitable rap icon was hospitalized after suffering an apparent drug overdose and subsequent heart attack on Friday, April 2 By Evan Minsker and Noah Yoo April 9, 2021 Earl Simmons aka DMX, March 2016 (Noam Galai/Getty Images) DMX has died, as a representative for his family tells Pitchfork. The rapper was hospitalized on April 2 after suffering an apparent drug overdose and subsequent heart attack at his home in White Plains, New York. He was 50 years old. DMX’s family issued the following statement via the press representative: 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. Born Earl Simmons in Baltimore, Maryland, DMX spent much of his early life in Yonkers, New York. He experienced a turbulent childhood, growing up in an abusive household and spending time in boys’ homes and, later, juvenile institutions. It was during his time at one of those boys’ homes that he started writing music, eventually linking up with producer Ready Ron. DMX’s signature raspy growl—partially caused by a lifelong struggle with bronchial asthma—made his songs instantly recognizable. He broke into the wider music industry at large after The Source featured him in its “Unsigned Hype” column. The following year, he signed to Columbia’s Ruffhouse imprint, though he was dropped after a pair of singles. After some years of promo tracks and guest spots, he was signed to Def Jam, setting him up for his breakout projects: It's Dark and Hell Is Hot and Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood, both of which arrived in 1998. His 1999 album ...And Then There Was X went multi-platinum off the success of the singles “Party Up” and “What’s My Name.” In addition to his slew of hits, DMX also became a film star, appearing in Romeo Must Die (alongside Aaliyah), Exit Wounds, Cradle 2 the Grave, and more. His last album Undisputed was issued in 2012. He released his most recent single “Bain Iz Back” at the beginning of 2017. Most Popular Rage Against the Machine and Run the Jewels Reschedule Tour for 2022 By Matthew Strauss 19 Artists on Their Favorite Independent Music Venues By Pitchfork Roger Waters Announces 2022 North American Tour By Noah Yoo DMX was open about his struggles with addiction, as well as the time he spent incarcerated. In 2018, he was sentenced to a year in prison for tax evasion. Following his release in early 2019, the rapper re-signed with Def Jam and was readying an album with multiple high profile features. In September of that year, he told GQ that he didn’t have any reservations about making new music. “The standard that I hold myself to is the same: Better than everything I hear,” he said. Months after a landmark VERZUZ appearance with Snoop Dogg, DMX discussed addiction with rapper Talib Kweli in an emotional late 2020 interview on the latter’s podcast, People’s Party With Talib Kweli. “Drugs were a symptom of a bigger problem,” he told Kweli. “There were things that I went through in my childhood where I just blocked it out—but there’s only so much you can block out before you run out of space,” he said. “I really didn’t have anybody to talk to about it. So often talking about your problems is viewed as a sign of weakness. When it’s actually one of the bravest things you can do.” Edited April 9, 2021 by nux4lyfe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubik Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 i don't like that many rap/hiphop songs, but the ones i love are almost all of them from him. Rest in peace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldoescobar Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 RIP. He had quite the talent. I listened to a lot of his stuff through the 90s on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldoescobar Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Just now, Ronaldoescobar said: RIP. He had quite the talent. I listened to a lot of his stuff through the 90s on. And Belly is still a movie I’ll throw on now and again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBH1926 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 I stopped listening to rap music many years ago. When I used to listen to it, DMX was one of my favorite artists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Guess he ain't gonna "give it to us" any more. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBH1926 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Come to think of it, most of my favorite rappers are gone, DMX, Tupac, Biggie, Nate Dogg. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Bang Boogie Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 X gonna give it to ya RIP, all my homies and I loved his stuff back in high school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silky mitts Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Rip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckinEdm Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 RIP DMX Crack ain't no joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 RIP to a real one, if there's a heaven I hope he's flying 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Wasn’t a fan of how he treated animals even though I enjoyed some of his music. RIP nevertheless. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBH1926 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Say no to drugs kids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Taken way too soon; this feels like a part of my teenage years just died. RIP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, King Heffy said: Taken way too soon; He was not taken, he volunteered. condolences to the family and fans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Addiction is a serious problem for all. I do, however, have issues about the double standards that society has for celebrities using drugs and overdosing, versus the regular people that do the same thing. No amount of money can heal your pain. Eventually that pain will eat you up. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 25 minutes ago, Dazzle said: Addiction is a serious problem for all. I do, however, have issues about the double standards that society has for celebrities using drugs and overdosing, versus the regular people that do the same thing. No amount of money can heal your pain. Eventually that pain will eat you up. Very thoughtful post.. I think because we live in a society that values innovation and achievement; we look down on others who are essentially down and out and need our support. I went through a period when I could not complete any task do to mental health issues and I always think if there some homeless person going through the same thing and not able to work or function in society. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNucks1 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 RIP, drugs are a b1tch. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Patel Bure Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Looks like DMX may have been right. ”X gonna give it to ya”. :-( I enjoyed a few of his songs. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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