After days of speculation, rapper DMX has been confirmed as dead by his family.
The hashtag #RIPDMX had gone viral in recent days, but wasn’t until Friday afternoon that the family confirmed what many has speculated.
“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,” a statement by the family read.
“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 on forever.
“We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time. Please respect our privacy as we grieve the loss of our brother, father, uncle and the man the world knew as DMX.
“We will share information about his memorial service once details are finalized.”
The legendary rapper was submitted to the hospital following a reported drug overdose and subsequent heart attack last week. He underwent a series of tests on Wednesday (April 7) to determine how much brain damage had been done during the 30 minutes he was without oxygen.
After the results of the tests, which were released last night, the Simmons family had to make a decision on what medical route to take, as DMX hadn’t regained any brain function over the last six days.
