Ride free, Ruff Ryder. One week after reportedly suffering a heart attack that left him unresponsive and on life support, DMX passed away at the age of 50 at a New York hospital, his family announced. On April 9, as his organs were reportedly failing, the rapper's family made the difficult decision to take him off of life support. X, his family said, "was a warrior who fought till the very end." In the lead up his death, the rapper had been "in a vegetative state, [with] lung and brain failure and no brain activity," X's former manager told Buzzfeed News. Following his death, many in entertainment paid tribute to DMX on social media. Click through to read how he's being honored.
"DMX. His gift meant so much to so many. Sending love to his family." —Halle Berry
"RIP DMX. I pray for the comfort of your children and loved ones." –Viola Davis
"No words right now. Nothing but fierce love, prayers and protection for X's family, friends and fans. This loss is devastating. #RIPDMX" –Gabrielle Union
"Rest In Peace to a cultural icon. There are no words that can mend the loss the hip-hop community felt today #RIPDMX" –T.I.
LeBron James posted several of DMX's songs and photos to his Instagram Story, including the hit "Slippin.'" He also tweeted, "X 4L!! Rest In Paradise LEGEND!!"
"Rest in Heaven DMX" –Chance The Rapper
"Even though you had battles you TOUCHED so many through your MUSIC and when you would PRAY so many people FELT THAT! This is heavy for the HipHop family but your LEGACY LIVES ON & your SPIRIT. Continued Prayers for X family & friends for STRENGTH/HEALING" –Missy Elliott
"Very Very Very few will EVER do it like you homie…. Man! This sucks… Tooooo Fn young to go. Rest easy X." –Ice T
"I do feel like a piece of my childhood was lost today. I remember watching videos of DMX at Woodstock '99 and waking up every morning at 6am just so I could catch the music video to Party Up on MTV. There's a reason why his music still goes OFF today. Timeless. RIP DMX." –Charlie Puth
"Ughhh RIP legend RIP DMX Horrible News" –Pauly D
"Rest well X… you are LOVED #legend" –Marlon Wayans
"Sending prayers up for DMX's family, friends and countless fans. #DMX" –Sherri Shepherd
"Heaven got a little ruffer today. Hope you find your peace, Dark Man X" –Apl.de.ap
"I was fortunate enough to meet #DMX many times but my fav memory was when he & @sherrieshepherd were in an airport together.. She called me and X took the phone and we talked, laughed & prayed a good 30 minutes … I wish we had more time .." –Loni Love
"Fly High @dmx Sending condolences and prayers to your family." –Mystikal
"1 of 1!!!! Nobody could attempt to duplicate what #DMX was as a performer & MC!" –Michael Rapaport
"Rapper DMX passed away earlier today. He was 50 years old. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family" –Wendy Williams
"Who didn't want to lose their mind when "Party Up" came on? Incredible talent and electrifying performer…he will be missed RIP DMX" –Mark McGrath
"Playing "Don't Gotta Go Home" – @MonicaDenise and the man, DMX. Rest in Power" –Jackée Harry
"Damn. One of the grittiest, hardest, and most original voices in music. "Party Up" is the forever anthem, but so many great songs. RIP, DMX." –Willie Geist
"RIP DMX" –Soulja Boy
"Rest in power brother" –Wesley Snipes
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