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DMX, American rapper and actor, dies aged 50

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DMX performing in Atlanta, Georgia in September 2019.(File photo by= Getty Images)

[Asia News Communication = Reporter Reakkana] US rapper and actor DMX died at the age of 50, five days after suffering a heart attack. BBC said that the performer, whose real name was Earl Simmons, had been placed on life support and died with his family by his side.

In a statement, his family said he’s "a warrior who fought till the very end". "Earl's music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever," they said. DMX, aka Dark Man X, was a leading hip-hop performer who collaborated with such artists as JAY-Z, Ja Rule, and LL Cool J. He took his moniker from the name of a drum machine used in rap tracks. The chart-topping artist's songs included Party Up (Up in Here) and X Gon' Give It To Ya.


Born in Mount Vernon, New York in 1970, DMX publicly battled substance abuse for years and spent several periods in rehab. He also acted on screen, appearing in such films as Cradle 2 the Grave, Romeo Must Die, and Exit Wounds. Tributes were paid throughout Friday, with a host of stars expressing their admiration for the musician and offering sympathies to his family. Rappers Ice Cube, Soulja Boy, and Chance the Rapper also tweeted their condolences.