DMX passes away at the age of 50; Family releases an official statement
The beloved rapper DMX died at the age of 50 after suffering a heart attack. Soon after this news his fans rallied their support around him, his family shared the tragic news in a statement Friday afternoon that “DMX died at the age of 50”. DMX’s family is speaking out amid news of his passing.
Marking one of the first official statements from the family since they confirmed he had been hospitalized, “We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50 years old.”
The family said DMX “passed away at the hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days.” They went on to remember him as “a warrior who fought till the very end” and reflected on his lasting legacy.
“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,” the statement read. “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.”
The statement was released just hours after the rapper’s longtime friend and manager Steve Rifkind promised the family would release an update on Friday and pleaded with people to stop spreading “false rumors.”
