We have extremely heartbreaking news to report ILOSM family. Rap legend, DMX, has died at the age of 50. As you know, X was fighting for his life for the past week, following a drug overdose, which caused him to suffer a heart attack on Friday, April 2, 2021. At that time, DMX was rushed to the hospital after paramedics attempted to resuscitate him at his home for 30 minutes.
His loved ones were trying their hardest to hold out hope that he would pull through, as X laid in a “vegetative state” on life support ever since. Sadly, because he had no brain activity and his organs began to fail rapidly within the past few hours today, his mother, Arnett Simmons, had to make the final call to take her son off life support.
Here’s the latest on what has just transpired:
Via AP: The Grammy-nominated performer died after suffering “catastrophic cardiac arrest,” according to a statement from the hospital in White Plains, New York, where he died. He was rushed there from his home April 2.
Family Speaks Out After DMX’s Passing
Earl “DMX” Simmons’ loved ones released the following statement on Friday, following his passing:
“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,” the family said, adding that his music “inspired countless fans across the world, and his iconic legacy will live on forever.”
Loved Ones Held Prayer Vigil
A few days prior to his passing, his Mother, fiancee, Desiree Lindstrom, ex-wife, Tashera Simmons, along with another mother of X’s children, as well as hundreds of fans and loved ones held a prayer vigil outside the hospital where DMX was clinging to life a that time. It was deeply emotional, and filled with hope that X would eventually pull through.
DMX’s Final Public Appearances
DMX was recently making several public appearances and promoting his upcoming album. Ever since his 2019 drug rehab stint, in which he voluntarily checked himself into, X appeared to be doing much better. In fact, his Verzuz battle against Snoop Dogg in July 2020, showed DMX in an apparently vibrant and healthy state as seen in the below video.
https://youtu.be/RG4TRTbENnE
And in February 2021, DMX seemed to be well in his “Drink Champs” interview on the Diddy-owned Revolt TV Youtube channel…
We send our deepest condolences to DMX’s children, Mother, family, and loved ones at this time. Hopefully, their pain is somewhat comforted by the beautiful memories they’ve shared with DMX.
Thank you to Earl “DMX” Simmons for gracing us with your talent and transparently sharing your trials and triumphs with the world throughout the years. Rest on in power and peace, king.
