Rapper DMX died, he was 50 years old
The rapper DMX died in New York. Earl Simmons, this is the real name of the rapper who made the history of Def Jam Records. He had been hospitalized since the night of 2th April following a heart attack, presumably due to a drug overdose. In the past hours, the news of his death was denied by his entourage.
Simons, had started his career in the 80s, but only from the 90s had he dedicated himself to music full time, collecting collaborations - among other things - with Jay-Z, LL Cool J, Mase and the band Sum 41.
Success came in 1998, with the album It's Dark and Hell is Hot and with its dark and gothic subjects for rhymes. He embodied a rare and winning combination: respect for the underground world combined with commercial success. So much so that today he is considered one of the most influential artists rap ever.
Others musicians and rappers, from this morning support the sad news on social networks by sharing prayers for they answered the sad news by sharing their prayers and their support, includingi Missy Elliott and Ja Rule. Dmx he had never hidden his problems of drug addiction: in 2019 he had been hospitalized twice in a rehab, canceling all his concert dates to cure his addictions.