Rapper DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, passed away at the age of 50, after a few days in critical condition.
"We are deeply saddened to announce that our boyfriend, DMX, passed away at the age of 50 at White Plains Hospital with his family at his side as he has been in a life-threatening situation in recent days," the statement said. family (via CNN).
DMX was hospitalized days ago in critical condition after a heart attack. The family confirmed he was in a coma, while his former manager, Nakia Walker, told Buzzfeed he was in a "vegetative state" (unresponsive) and with lung and brain failure. His lawyer, Murray Richman, said the rapper was hospitalized as a result of a cardiac arrest and did not confirm the allegations the cause was a substance overdose.
DMX (Dark Man X) one of the most successful rappers in the late 1990s, struggled with substance abuse. In 2019, he canceled a series of shows to be rehabilitated. He said at the time that he "should put family and prudence first". Musical achievements often remained in the shadows due to substance abuse and problems with the law. He was found guilty of tax fraud in 2017 and sentenced to one year in prison.
The rapper debuted in music through the album "It's Dark and Hell is Hot" which was ranked No.1 on Billboard200. He released four other albums that topped the charts, such as "... And Then There was X", "Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood", "The Great Depression" and "Grand Champ".
YouTube released a video claiming that DMX has been present at an Albanian wedding.
DMX was the father of fifteen children. He married his childhood friend Tashera Simmons in 1999 and they remained married for years and had four children together (Xavier, Tacoma, Praise Mary Ella and Sean). The fifteenth child, Exodus Simmons, came to life from a relationship with girlfriend Desiree Lindstrom, on August 16, 2016. DMX had numerous extramarital affairs during her marriage to Simmons, some of whom, 9 women in total, gave birth to children.
