The family said in a statement that it was “a fighter who fought to the very end.” DMX was attached to devices to keep him alive and died surrounded by family members.
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DMX was taken last Friday to a hospital in White Plains, New York. At the time, his lawyer, Murray Richman, said: “He’s breathing on his own, but his brain activity is weak.” His organs then failed at the hospital.
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Throughout his life, he fought drug addiction, especially crack addiction. He was repeatedly on rehab.
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DMX rapper in the picture from the year 2000
Foto: Gary Hershorn, Reuters
DMX is one of the most important rappers of the late 1990s, collaborating with other leading rappers such as Jay-Z, LL Cool J or Nas. “Earl’s music has inspired countless fans around the world and his iconic legacy will live forever.”
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He celebrated his greatest success with the song Party Up from the album … And Then There Was X released in 1999 on the famous label Def Jam. This reached the top of the album charts as Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood. A total of 74 million media with his recordings were sold.
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DMX at the festivalu Woodstocku v rcoe 1999
Photo: Joe Traver, Reuters
In addition to his music career, he also made a film, making his debut in Belly’s 1998 film, where he played a gangster. He also appeared in the action film Romeo Must Die, in The Police Hunter and in the thriller Don’t Die Alone.
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He has repeatedly had problems with the law due to assault, dangerous driving, possession of drugs and weapons. The father of fifteen children was also prosecuted for non-payment of alimony and tax fraud.
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