Remembering DMX: Life, Legacy & Condolences

15 May, 2025

Did the world truly grasp the magnitude of Earl Simmons's impact, the man we knew as DMX? His raw energy and unapologetic vulnerability carved a unique space in hip-hop, leaving an indelible mark on music and culture.

On April 9, 2021, the world mourned the loss of DMX, the iconic rapper and actor best known for his explosive hit, "Party Up (Up In Here)." He passed away at the age of 50 in White Plains, New York, succumbing to cardiac arrest. His death sent shockwaves through the music industry and beyond, prompting an outpouring of grief and remembrance for a man whose music resonated with millions.

DMX: Biographical and Career Information
Real Name	Earl Simmons
Stage Name	DMX (Dark Man X)
Date of Birth	December 18, 1970
Date of Death	April 9, 2021
Age at Death	50
Place of Birth	Mount Vernon, New York, USA
Cause of Death	Cardiac Arrest
Occupation	Rapper, Actor
Genre	Hip Hop, Hardcore Hip Hop
Years Active	19912021
Associated Acts	Ruff Ryders, Swizz Beatz, Jay-Z, Ja Rule
Notable Albums	It's Dark and Hell Is Hot (1998), Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood (1998), ...And Then There Was X (1999), The Great Depression (2001), Grand Champ (2003)
Notable Films	Belly (1998), Romeo Must Die (2000), Exit Wounds (2001), Cradle 2 the Grave (2003), Never Die Alone (2004)
Website	DMXOfficial.com

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