American Rapper DMX Dies at 50

After suffering a cardiac arrest last week, American rapper DMX
died on Friday in New York.

Born Earl Simmons, the artist was reportedly on life support on
Easter Sunday. Fans held a prayer vigil at the hospital White
Plains the following Monday evening.

His family in a statement described him as 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. Earl’s 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.”

DMX had a string of successes in his musical career becoming the
first musician to have his first five albums reached No 1 on
Billboard charts.

Millennials in Nigeria will easily identify with the songs of
the rapper who was a former member of the hip hop collective Ruff
Ryders. In the late 90s and early 2000s, his songs such as ‘Party
Up (Up in Here)’ and ‘What These B*****s Want’ were popular hits.
His growling voice made him stand out from the crop of American hip
hop artists gaining mainstream consciousness in Nigeria.

DMX had a muscular tattooed body that gave him the thuggish
look. He was in and out of jail for several crimes and had an
addiction to cocaine which he began taking at the young age of
14.

A Christian, DMX had 15 children, out of which four were from
his marriage to his childhood friend Tashera Simmons. Their
marriage lasted for 11 years.

The family said it will announce the burial arrangements of the
rapper soon. He was aged 50.

After suffering a cardiac arrest last week, American rapper DMX
died on Friday in New York.

Born Earl Simmons, the artist was reportedly on life support on
Easter Sunday. Fans held a prayer vigil at the hospital White
Plains the following Monday evening.

His family in a statement described him as 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. Earl’s 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.”

DMX had a string of successes in his musical career becoming the
first musician to have his first five albums reached No 1 on
Billboard charts.

Millennials in Nigeria will easily identify with the songs of
the rapper who was a former member of the hip hop collective Ruff
Ryders. In the late 90s and early 2000s, his songs such as ‘Party
Up (Up in Here)’ and ‘What These B*****s Want’ were popular hits.
His growling voice made him stand out from the crop of American hip
hop artists gaining mainstream consciousness in Nigeria.

DMX had a muscular tattooed body that gave him the thuggish
look. He was in and out of jail for several crimes and had an
addiction to cocaine which he began taking at the young age of
14.

A Christian, DMX had 15 children, out of which four were from
his marriage to his childhood friend Tashera Simmons. Their
marriage lasted for 11 years.

The family said it will announce the burial arrangements of the
rapper soon. He was aged 50.