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Nas, Eve, Snoop, Aaliyah's mom react to death of rapper DMX

Posted April 09, 2021 7:00 am

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FILE - DMX, center, accepts the R&B Album Artist of the Year during the 1999 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, on Dec. 8, 1999. The family of rapper DMX says he has died at age 50 after a career in which he delivered iconic hip-hop songs such as 'Ruff Ryders' Anthem." A statement from the family says the Grammy-nominated rapper died at a hospital in White Plains, New York, "with his family by his side" after being placed on life support for the past few days. He was rushed to a New York hospital from his home April 2. (AP Photo/Laura Rauch, File) The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) - Reaction to the death of Grammy-nominated rapper DMX, who died Friday at 50.

- 'œEarl Simmons was a wonderful, caring father, and a sensitive, thoughtful man. Unfortunately, Dark Man X took over and ran amok, tormented and struggling to find the light. ... DMX gave me the inspiration to keep going at Def Jam when rap became soft and silly,'ť Lyor Cohen, a former executive at Def Jam, said in a statement.

- 'œDMX is a legend,'ť said hip-hop and electronic music producer Flying Lotus. 'œYou can't be a fan and not feel empathy for him in his journey,'ť Flying Lotus said on Wednesday while the rapper was hospitalized. 'œYou think of '~Belly' and all the great stuff that he was part of. But he was dealt such a weird hand, I think, with the drug stuff. And I just have empathy because I know it's a real thing that addiction is crazy. And so many people, they struggle with it and it's not easy.'ť

- 'œIt's so sad to hear about the passing of DMX. He was a true legend to the hip-hop community. I was individually inspired by him from his unique style. I remember touring and being on a lot of shows with him. One day I was coming out of my hotel and DMX saw me and asked, '~was his child's mother pulling me back?' '~Pulling Me Back' was my latest record at that time for the ladies. I used to date his child's mom and he knew that but he was cool. It never was an issue because he knew it was before him. He always showed me love and we always talked when we ran into each other," rapper Chingy said in a statement.

- 'œGods Poet. I Love You,'ť rapper Nas said in an Instagram post.

- 'œ#mydog X I know that you are in the place of peace you deserve. I will be forever grateful to have known you. You were one of the most special people I have ever met. Full of Humour, talent, wisdom honesty and love and most of all loyalty. This world has lost a REAL ONE but the heavens have gained an ANGEL,'ť rapper Eve said in an Instagram post.

- 'œRIP DMX. I pray for the comfort of your children and loved ones," actor Viola Davis said on Twitter.

- 'œRest In Peace DMX, a true legend. It was truly my honor to work and get to know you," actor Jet Li said on Twitter.

- 'œWhat they thought was a battle ended up being a family reunion. Of 2 Doggs who loved everything about each other thank. U. X for loving me back. C u when I get there," rapper Snoop Dogg, who faced off against DMX in a Verzuz battle last year, said in an Instagram post.

- 'œRest easy king Hug my Babegirl Aaliyah when you see her !!!!" said producer Timbaland on Twitter.

- 'œEarl you had and still have a heart of gold. You and Baby Girl will meet again with all the beautiful people we have lost. Will never forget your kindness. NEVER! Blessing to your family! Eternally!" said Diane Haughton, the mother of the late singer Aaliyah, said on Instagram.

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2009, file photo, DMX arrives at the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, in New York. The family of rapper DMX says he has died at age 50 after a career in which he delivered iconic hip-hop songs such as 'Ruff Ryders' Anthem." A statement from the family says the Grammy-nominated rapper died at a hospital in White Plains, New York, "with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days. He was rushed to a New York hospital from his home April 2. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, File) The Associated Press

FILE- DMX performs during the BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta on Oct. 1, 2011. The family of rapper DMX says he has died at age 50 after a career in which he delivered iconic hip-hop songs such as 'Ruff Ryders' Anthem." A statement from the family says the Grammy-nominated rapper died at a hospital in White Plains, New York, "with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days. He was rushed to a New York hospital from his home April 2. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File) The Associated Press

FILE - DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, performs following the announcement of his record label change to Sony Music in New York on Jan. 13, 2006. The family of rapper DMX says he has died at age 50 after a career in which he delivered iconic hip-hop songs such as 'Ruff Ryders' Anthem." A statement from the family says the Grammy-nominated rapper died at a hospital in White Plains, New York, "with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days. He was rushed to a New York hospital from his home April 2. ( AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano, File) The Associated Press

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