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Fans are showing their love for DMX by sharing their random encounters with him.
On Friday afternoon the legendary rapper passed away at age 50 one week after reportedly suffering an overdose.
BREAKING: DMX has died at the age of 50https://t.co/5kS7T7h6i8
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) April 9, 2021
Via XXL Magazine
X’s team shared a statement with XXL this morning: “We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50-years-old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days. Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. H55e 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. We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time. Please respect our privacy as we grieve the loss of our brot55her, father, uncle and the man the world knew as DMX. We will share information about his memorial service once details are finalized.”
Immediately after his death fans shared their stories and videos of meeting DMX at random places like IHOP and Waffle House throughout the years.
https://twitter.com/nmuldoon/status/1380561504534159361
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DMX once showed up at my hometown Waffle House and mopped the floors for the workers at 4 a.m.
"The minute you get too big to mop a floor or wipe a counter, that’s the exact minute you have life fucked up."
RIP to a real one.https://t.co/1mxof2aUlK
— Sebastian Murdock (@SebastianMurdoc) April 9, 2021
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https://twitter.com/MarlowNYC/status/1380580172844392451
DMX is the reason I forgave my father after he passed for his years of addiction.
We met in 2017 after I heard him from my room in the hallway of my hotel. It was all divine intervention. I ran to the hallway & met him. We spoke for 15 mins. (1/4) pic.twitter.com/kXTGP1Kbzj
— She. (@toldbySHE) April 9, 2021
We spoke about addiction & he encouraged me to forgive my father for what he couldn’t control.
He said “forgive him”. I needed to hear that. Of all people, it came from someone I grew up listening to bc of my dad. (2/4)
— She. (@sheeeluhhh) April 9, 2021
I want to reshare this. When I met DMX, he was speaking to a group of men who were homeless in Philly. He was energetic, warm and so giving. This is how I will remember him. https://t.co/L14dWJLHPg
— Sofiya Abena Ballin (@sofiyaballin) April 9, 2021
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Actress Paige Hurd met DMX 17 years ago on the set of Cradle 2 the Grave and eventually became his god daughter .. ever since then the two had been inseparable 🕊🙏🏾 Thats the type of heart DMX had. I pray for her and the rest of his kids 💔 #RIPDMX pic.twitter.com/lgGguSbLsZ
— raveen marie 🫶🏾 (@xoraveen) April 9, 2021
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I’ve met a lot of celebs but I was genuinely over the moon meeting DMX 🥺 pic.twitter.com/k5k6HaiH18
— turnt s🅿️ice (@MegTheManager) April 3, 2021
An all-time amazing DMX video 😭 pic.twitter.com/0CLEGNukao
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) April 9, 2021
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