Fans Mourn the Passing of DMX on Social Media
By: Kayla Pasacreta
Hip-hop and rap fans all over were saddened Friday amid news that rapper DMX passed away at the age of 50. DMX, whose real name is “Earl Simmons”, had suffered a heart attack following a suspected drug overdose. In a statement to XXL, his family confirmed the news, “We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name 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 statement added, “Earl was 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 forever.”
Fans have coped on social media by sharing beautiful — and random — memories of the Yonkers native.
In a video of DMX with his god-daughter, actress Paige Hurd, he hilariously adds his “WHAT” ad-libs to Taylor Swift song “Shake It Off”
Who can forget DMX’s iconic rendition of Rudolph the Red-Nosed-Reindeer?
Fans reminisced on the close relationship between DMX and Aaliyah, finding solace that they are now reunited.
Random stories of DMX have emerged, like that time he danced at an Albanian wedding, helped workers at Waffle House mop the floor at 4am, and made an omelette at an IHOP in Buffalo.
A fan shared a story of meeting DMX, that helped her to forgive her father who passed away in a drug overdose. The Twitter thread went viral:
Fans have said how thankful they are that DMX got his flowers one final time during his July “Verzuz” battle with Snoop Dogg.
Videos of DMX’s packed performance in the 1999 Woodstock Festival have gone viral!
Gabrielle Union spoke on her friend DMX, telling the story of how his “Cradle 2 the Grave” co-star Paige Hurd became his god-daughter. She also shared a heartwarming story, reflecting on watching “Golden Girls” re-runs and drinking beers with her friend DMX.
Fans have reflected and found solace in DMX’s faith and trust in God.
A fan shared a video of DMX sharing motivational words at a homeless shelter in Philly:
If you’ve ever watched “Like Mike”, you’re definitely one of the thousands of fans who cherish this movie scene featuring “Up in Here!”
From the numbers of random photos, it’s clear that DMX was always down for a photo-op with fans.
Fans reflected on the introspective “Slippin” track from DMX.
DMX’s daughter, Sasha, remembered her father in an emotional Twitter post.
DMX’s ex-wife Tashera Simmons, who celebrated her 50th birthday just the day after his passing, posted a tribute to the late rapper on her Instagram page, calling him “an angel of God”.
What’s your favorite DMX memory?
