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US rapper and actor DMX has died at the age of 50, five days after suffering a heart attack.<\/p>\nUS rapper and actor DMX has died at the age of 50, five days after suffering a heart attack.<\/p>\n
The performer, whose real name was Earl Simmons, had been placed on life support and died with his family by his side.<\/p>\n
In a statement, his family said he was “a warrior who fought till the very end”.<\/p>\n
“Earl's music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever,” they said.<\/p>\n
DMX, aka Dark Man X, was a leading hip-hop performer who collaborated with such artists as JAY-Z, Ja Rule and LL Cool J.<\/p>\n
He took his moniker from the name of a drum machine used in rap tracks.<\/p>\n
The chart-topping artist's songs included Party Up (Up in Here) and X Gon' Give It To Ya.<\/p>\n
He also acted on screen, appearing in such films as Cradle 2 the Grave, Romeo Must Die and Exit Wounds.<\/p>\n
Born in Mount Vernon, New York in 1970, DMX publicly battled substance abuse for years and spent several periods in rehab.<\/p>\n
A father of 15, he served jail sentences on charges including animal cruelty, reckless driving, drug possession and weapons possession.<\/p>\n
According to his family, DMX died on Friday at White Plains Hospital in White Plains, New York.<\/p>\n
“He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him,” their statement continued.<\/p>\n
“We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time.<\/p>\n
“Please respect our privacy as we grieve the loss of our brother, father, uncle and the man the world knew as DMX.”<\/p>\n
His manager Steve Rifkind also paid his respects, writing on Instagram: “The team is going to finish what we started and your legacy will never go away.<\/p>\n
“That's my word. Rest Easy X”.<\/p>\n
Tributes were paid throughout Friday, with a host of stars expressing their admiration for the musician and offering sympathies to his family.<\/p>\n
“His gift meant so much to so many,” tweeted actress Halle Berry.<\/p>\n
Rappers Ice Cube, Soulja Boy and Chance the Rapper also tweeted their condolences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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