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UNITED STATES – The famous American rapper DMX has passed away

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The legend of American rap, Earl Simmons, better known as DMX, died this Friday, April 9, 2021 following a heart attack caused by an overdose. Confined to a hospital on the outskirts of New York, his health deteriorated more and more for more than a week. During the entire period of his hospitalization, hundreds of fans gathered for a prayer vigil in front of the hospital where the artist was. He finally retired at the age of 50, leaving behind a rich career of eight albums but also a life full of twists and turns with clashes with the law.

The American rapper DMX is no longer. It is the American magazine Pitchfork which relayed the information this Friday, April 9. The legend of rap and film actor was 50 years old. His family was deeply affected by the news of the loss of a loved one who fought for a dignified livelihood throughout his life. “We are deeply saddened to announce today that our beloved, DMX, born Earl Simmons, passed away at the age of 50 at White Plains Hospital, with his family at his side, after being placed under respiratory assistance in recent days’, says the family of the deceased in a statement sent to the media.

“Earl was a warrior who fought to the very end. He loved his family with all his heart and we cherish the time we spent with him. Earl’s music has inspired countless fans around the world and his legacy will live forever. We appreciate all the love and support during this difficult time. Please respect our privacy as we mourn the loss of our brother, father, uncle and the man the world knew as DMX. We will share information about his memorial service once the details are finalized,’ the family added.

Well known in the RNB world, DMX has a rich career with eight albums to its credit. He is the only rapper whose first five albums came top of the Billboard chart. They are Flesh of My Flesh Blood of My Blood, And Then There Was X, The Great Depression and Grand Champ, released between 1998 and 2003. His first big single, “Get At Me Dog”, on the Def Jam label, was released in 1998, from the album “It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot”.

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Beyond his talent in music, DMX has made a name for itself in the world of cinema. He has distinguished himself in several films such as “Belly” with his colleague Nas, “Romeo Must Die” with Jet Li or “Hors Limite” with Steven Seagal. Since the late 1990s, he has appeared in more than 20 films, the last of which is Christine Crokos’s Pimp, released in 2018.

DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was born on 18 December 1970 in Mount Vernon, New York. He had a difficult childhood. Indeed, his life has not been completely rosy, especially since he is known for his numerous arrests by the American justice system. In November 2017, for example, he was sentenced to one year in prison for voluntarily refusing to pay 1.7 billion taxes. But long before this year behind bars, he was charged with drug possession, animal cruelty or dangerous driving. In the same way, he was prosecuted for non-payment of support payments, or even more serious for usurpation of office for impersonating a federal agent.

       

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