The family of rapper DMX confirmed Friday that the 50-year-old has passed away at White Plains hospital where he had been on life support since a drug overdose that triggered a heart arrest on April 2.
“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,” the family said in a statement.
“Earl was a warrior who fought until 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.”
Back in 2016, DMX had survived yet another drug overdose on a “powdered substance” and then checked himself into rehab from 2017 to 2019.
His struggles with drug addiction that started since he was 14 caused him many run-ins with the law as he had been arrested several times for drug possession among other offenses.
Later on, the artist became a devoted Christian and told supporters that he would read the Bible every day.
“So now, I embrace difficult situations. I praise God for difficult situations because through these situations I see what He’s willing to do for me on a daily basis, if it gets rough, I praise God, it goes wrong, I praise God; It goes left, I praise God…I praise God because there’s nothing that He can’t get me through, so I thank him for every opportunity that is presented for me to see what He is willing to do for me.”
