DMX, the iconic hip-hop artist whose distinctively gruff voice and thoughtful messages in his rhymes made him one of rap's biggest stars, has died, according to a family statement Friday. He was 50.
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The Grammy-nominated performer died after suffering "catastrophic cardiac arrest," according to a statement from the hospital in White Plains, New York, where he died. He was rushed there from his home on April 2.
His family's statement said DMX, whose birth name was Earl Simmons, died with relatives by his side after several days on life support.
"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," the family said, adding that his music "inspired countless fans across the world."
Memorial plans were not yet set.
