DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, has died after spending a week in the hospital.
The Simmons family confirmedDMX’s deathwithPeopleon April 9.
The statement 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.”
At the time of his death, DMX was working through financial struggles.
In the mid-2000s,Jay-Zhelped DMX in a big way.
Unfortunately, this was not the end of DMX’s financial troubles.
The government even garnished DMX’s income, meaning they legally withheld money from his paychecks.
