DMX rapper and actor dies at 50

New York. American rapper DMX, who was hospitalized with a serious prognosis after suffering a heart attack, died this Friday at the age of 50, local media reported.

The artist, whose real name was Earl Simmons and was nominated for a Grammy Award, died at the hospital “with his family by his side after spending the last days in life support,” his relatives wrote. in a statement picked up by the local CBS channel.

DMX was admitted to a hospital in White Plains City, Westchester County, north of New York City, where he was admitted on the night of April 1.

“Earl was a warrior who fought to the end. He loved his family with all his heart and we appreciate the time we spent with him. Earl’s music inspired countless fans around the world and his “Iconic legacy will live on forever. We appreciate all the love and support during this incredibly difficult time,” added the family, who called for “privacy.”

“Respect our privacy as we mourn the loss of our brother, father, uncle and man whom the world knew as DMX. We will share information about his memorial service once the details are finalized,” they stated.

DMX, who had 15 children, grew up in the New York neighborhood of Yonkers and for years had problems with drugs.

His musical career developed in the 90s and also in the early 2000s, when he sold millions of copies of his first 5 albums, which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard, a record for this time.

The artist was preparing a new album with collaborations from Bono, Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg and Usher, according to reports.

His best-known singles include hits such as ‘X’ Gon Give it To Ja ‘, with over 416 million views on Spotify despite being a single released in 2003,’ Party Up (Up in Here) ‘and’ Where the Hood At ‘.