American rapper DMX has passed away at the age of 50
Rapper DMX Dies Aged 50 a Week after Suffering Heart Attack
The rapper's death was confirmed by family members
- Condolence messages have poured in for DMX from fans all over the world
The rapper and actor, born Earl Simmons, died at White Plains Hospital in New York on Friday, April 9.
His death was confirmed to People by his family saying DMX passed away peacefully with family present after suffering a catastrophic cardiac arrest.
According to the family, DMX was a warrior who fought till the very end.He loved his family with all of his heart and they all cherished the times they spent with him.
The family further eulogised him as an artist whose music inspired countless fans across the world and that his iconic legacy will live on forever.