{"id":151449,"date":"2021-04-09T13:48:27","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T17:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/?p=151449"},"modified":"2021-04-09T13:48:28","modified_gmt":"2021-04-09T17:48:28","slug":"dmx-has-passed-at-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/dmx-has-passed-at-50\/","title":{"rendered":"DMX Has Passed at 50"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/2014\/12\/watch-rapper-dmx-sing-in-new-clip-from-top-five\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Earl Simmons<\/a> the man we know as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/?s=%2B+DMX\">DMX<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0has died &#8212; a week after suffering a heart attack of an apparent overdose &#8230; blackfilm.com has learned. <span style=\"color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">DMX Has Passed at 50<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet lazyload\" data-expand=\"600\" data-script=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\"  data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">BREAKING: DMX, the raspy-voiced hip-hop artist who produced the songs \u201cRuff Ryders\u2019 Anthem\u201d and \u201cParty Up (Up in Here)&quot; and who rapped with a trademark delivery that was often paired with growls, barks and \u201cWhat!\u201d as an ad-lib, has died. He was 50. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9JqPU0aqPX\">https:\/\/t.co\/9JqPU0aqPX<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The Associated Press (@AP) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AP\/status\/1380557192596746240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 9, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2019\/10\/15\/dmx-rehab-no-relapse-preemptive-proactive-temptation-sick-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TMZ<\/a> broke the story &#8230; DMX had virtually no brain function after he was deprived of oxygen for nearly 30 minutes following his heart attack. Brain function never returned, and by Thursday his organs began failing while he remained on life support in a New York hospital. <span style=\"color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">DMX<\/span> <span style=\"color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Has Passed at 50<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people in his family were at the hospital over the last week, including his mom, fiancee and many of his kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>A rep for his family wrote in a statement, &#8220;We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50 years old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days. Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The statement continues, &#8220;He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him. Earl\u2019s music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever. 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He is survived by fifteen children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0DMX himself made his feature film debut in 2000&#8217;s &#8220;Romeo Must Die,&#8221; which starred\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/people\/jet-li\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Jet Li<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>playing a version of Romeo opposite\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/people\/aaliyah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Aaliyah<\/strong>.<\/a> He went on to star in a number of memorable flicks after including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/2019\/02\/exclusive-bill-duke-on-working-with-steven-soderbergh-again-with-high-flying-bird\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Exit Wounds&#8221; <\/a>and &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/?s=%2B+Cradle+2+the+Grave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cradle 2 the Grave&#8221;<\/a> &#8220;Never Die Alone&#8221; and &#8220;Pimp.&#8221; Most recently we say him playing himself in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/2015\/03\/blu-ray-contest-top-five\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chris Rock<\/a>s&#8217; &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/2015\/03\/sherri-shepherd-talks-top-five-dvd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Five,<\/a>&#8221; and ABC&#8217;s <em>Fresh off the Boat.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div id=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-counter-1\" class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper \" style=\"width:662px;\" data-g1-fluid-width=\"662\" data-g1-fluid-height=\"372\">\n\t       <div class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.19335347432%;\">\n\t       <div class=\"mace-youtube\" data-mace-video=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TmgxHchwVss?showinfo=0&#038;rel=1&#038;ytp-pause-overlay=1&#038;autoplay=1&#038;enablejsapi=1\" data-mace-video-thumb=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/TmgxHchwVss\/hqdefault.jpg\"><div class=\"mace-play-button\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t       <\/div>\n\t       <\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In July 2020, fans worldwide watched as legends DMX and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/people\/snoop-dogg\/\"><strong>Snoop Dogg<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0faced off in a Verzuz battle with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2020\/07\/23\/snoop-dogg-dmx-toe-to-toe-classic-verzus-rap-battle\/\"><strong>over 500,000 viewers<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on Instagram Live. Celebrities took to social media to mourn the legendary entertainer, as fellow co-star, actress Gabrielle Union posted, &#8220;No words right now. Nothing but fierce \u00a0love, prayers and protection for X&#8217;s family, friends and fans. This loss is devastating. #RIPDMX \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udda4&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet lazyload\" data-expand=\"600\" data-script=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\"  data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">No words right now. Nothing but fierce  love, prayers and protection for X&#39;s family, friends and fans. This loss is devastating. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RIPDMX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RIPDMX<\/a> \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udda4<\/p>&mdash; Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/itsgabrielleu\/status\/1380559773481852929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 9, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Actor and Rapper T.I.P. posted, &#8220;Rest In Peace to a cultural icon. There are no words that can mend the loss the hip-hop community felt today. #RIPDMX \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udda4&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet lazyload\" data-expand=\"600\" data-script=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\"  data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Rest In Peace to a cultural icon. There are no words that can mend the loss the hip-hop community felt today \ud83d\udd4a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RIPDMX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RIPDMX<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IJdXqfwMJO\">pic.twitter.com\/IJdXqfwMJO<\/a><\/p>&mdash; T.I. (@Tip) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Tip\/status\/1380557250935320583?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 9, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Halle Berry expressed her condolences saying &#8220;His gift meant so much to so many. Sending love to his family,&#8221; via her twitter page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet lazyload\" data-expand=\"600\" data-script=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\"  data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">DMX. \ud83d\udd4a His gift meant so much to so many. Sending love to his family.<\/p>&mdash; Halle Berry (@halleberry) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/halleberry\/status\/1380565194640920584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 9, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earl Simmons the man we know as DMX\u00a0has died &#8212; a week after suffering a heart attack of an apparent overdose &#8230; blackfilm.com has learned. DMX Has Passed at 50 TMZ broke the story &#8230; DMX had virtually no brain function after he was deprived of oxygen for nearly 30 minutes following his heart attack. 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