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Westcoast rapper ‘The Game’ found himself trending on Twitter after annoying the Internet about his Tweet regarding DMX.
On Friday afternoon, it was revealed that rap legend DMX had passed away at age 50 a 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.”
After DMX’s death, The Game posted a tweet criticizing fans for not showing DMX love while he was alive.
Niggas really gotta die to get love. If I can’t feel it while I’m here, keep it. #RIPDMX
— The Game (@thegame) April 9, 2021
Fans felt The Game was making DMX’s death about himself and blasted him for it.
https://twitter.com/britshaniece/status/1380612828529364995
DMX was showed love everyday. He even acknowledged back in February that he lived a good life
“If I was to drop dead right now, my last thought would be: I’ve lived a good life.” – DMX, February 2021 https://t.co/4RZvRQAuM5
— A THIQUE TYRANT AUIYM 🔱 🚀🏁 (@scientistmike35) April 9, 2021
“If I was to drop dead right now, my last thought would be: I’ve lived a good life.” – DMX, February 2021 pic.twitter.com/aB3hqXbbHx
— my book is better than my tweets (@MichellCClark) April 9, 2021
X was celebrated fully when he was here so if this is about you, I wouldn’t hold my breath. https://t.co/mxHO7uVxdc
— FREE TAXSTONE! (@MuvaofGotti) April 9, 2021
https://twitter.com/earringdealer/status/1380619114906009607
Wtf ??? dmx had two platinum albums in one year. Debuted no. 1 on his first 5 albums. Was in movies. And so many feat. Who didn’t love dmx? It’s not like he was nipsy or Fred the godson or someone in that lane. Game sometimes you just need to stop saying shit for clout.
— ᴘɪᴇʀᴏ ᴠᴀʟᴇɴᴛɪɴ ♍️ (@ByPieroValentin) April 9, 2021
He always got love..we just don’t like you so no one shows you any like or love
— Leo DiCaprio bm🐻 (@VIRGOTH0T) April 9, 2021
X always get love……………. Y’all think because folks are not talking about a particular person every single day. It’s no love? 🙄🙄🙄🙄
— Jasmine Amazing Carter (@lastnamecart3r) April 9, 2021
This is weird asf why would you make this mans death about you and your convoluted idea of how love is expressed?
— Linds ✨ (@comicsbae) April 9, 2021
https://twitter.com/madd_slander/status/1380633732281995270
Who said we loved you? https://t.co/oRVygCENnf pic.twitter.com/1Dsq2srz20
— Big Hollywood (@ChefWaites) April 9, 2021