Social media users have taken to Twitter to share their favourite songs, movies and memories of the late American rapper and actor Earl Simmons, known by the stage name DMX.
DMX died on Friday after suffering a heart attack. He was 50 years old.
The chart-topping artist’s songs included “Party Up (Up in Here)” and “X Gon’ Give It To Ya.”
Some described his music as inspirational, while others said his songs were anthems that reminded them of their youth.
R.I.P. DMX 🙏 pic.twitter.com/hZq2YmCVVK
— Rolling Loud (@RollingLoud) April 9, 2021
https://twitter.com/ava/status/1380587451098529797
Rest easy, Rest In Power, Rest in peace. #RIPDMX Thank you for the inspirational music through my youth. pic.twitter.com/1hgrnGHUKB
— Hernani Sergio (@BinaniSergio) April 9, 2021
Condolences to the Earl Simmons family, the world just lost a legend #RIPDMX pic.twitter.com/jPUHPJVpbq
— Club Ambition (@ClubAmbition__) April 9, 2021
So I'm not gonna say goodbye my nigga
Instead I would rather
Focus on the time we spent together, that's what matters
———#RIPDMX Hopefully you'll finally get to see Kato and your beloved grandma again🙏 pic.twitter.com/g3qJo4yybh— Uncle Chris🇸🇱🇩🇰 (@FreeLurkyMe2) April 9, 2021
The dark man X brought so much light to this world 💔 #RIPDMX pic.twitter.com/aflMEs2SQy
— Asim Chaudhry (@AsimC86) April 9, 2021
Y'all gon' make me lose my mind
Up in here, up in here
Y'all gon' make me go all out
Up in here, up in hereY'all gon' make me act a fool
Up in here, up in here
Y'all gon' make me lose my cool
Up in here, up in here#RIPDMX
Rest In Power big Dawg pic.twitter.com/rUn9avjjYy— Nathaniel Junior Oliphant (@natjroliphant) April 9, 2021
One of the most influential verses in Hip Hop History. #RIPDMX
“There was…” pic.twitter.com/A8mtQ0qwio
— KIΠG (@RNB215) April 9, 2021
When Mike Tyson walked out to DMX's intro. The best walkout I have ever seen.#RIPDMX 😢
The energy and the ferocity will never be matched! pic.twitter.com/Cyyn16fYGh— Nithesh (@cosmic_ape_nith) April 9, 2021
DMX was also known for his spiritual believes. It is said he always prayed before and after every live performance.
This Prayer hits even harder now, hopefully he rests in the Lord's Bossom.
Rest in Peace DMX #RIPDMX pic.twitter.com/oBkLr7qEYk
— The Conqueror 🐐 (@Daddy_Nomso) April 9, 2021
https://twitter.com/kerl_96/status/1380581132010459150
