Rap Legend DMX Dead At 50

Rap Legend DMX Dead At 50

It’s a sad moment for American rap, as one of its most famous figures, DMX, has recently passed away. After several days on life support, the “Party Up” actor died at White Plains Hospital on Friday, April 9th, 2021. He was 50 years old at the time.

Following a drug overdose, DMX allegedly suffered a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital, where he was said to have gone into a vegetative state.

Years back, the songster had had a drug overdose and had to be saved with Narcan. He wasn’t so fortunate the next time. He had been rushed to the ICU following his latest overdose.

News surfaced briefly that he was out of ICU and recovering. But by Friday, it soon emerged that the information wasn’t correct and that musician, who was famous for songs like “Who We Be” and “What’s My Name,” was dead.

The news of his dead his cast a pall or mourning across social media, with some of his fans sharing their favourite songs from his catalaogue and recollecting his heydays in the world of American pop.