DMX Passed Away Today

Sad news has spread throughout the music world as the rap icon DMX has passed away earlier today. A representative for his family confirmed the news. The rapper was hospitalized on April 2 after suffering a drug overdose and subsequent heart attack. He was 50 years old. DMX’s family issued the following statement earlier today:

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.

DMX‘s music legacy will forever live on as a countless number of multi-platinum hit records will continue to be an inevitable part of each party.

BlackoutHipHop extends condolences to DMX‘s friends, fans, and family.