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Earl Simmons, also known as DMX, has died one week after suffering a heart attack.

He was 50 years old.

His family announced “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. 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. We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time. Please respect our privacy as we grieve the loss of our brother, father, uncle and the man the world knew as DMX. We will share information about his memorial service once details are finalized.”

On April 2nd, DMX was rushed to the hospital and by Saturday morning, the rapper’s lawyer, Murray Richman, confirmed that he was in a coma and on life support in the hospital’s critical care unit after suffering from an overdose.

DMX's brain was reportedly deprived of oxygen for 30 minutes and remained in a vegetative state. After a week and a battery of brain function tests, the rapper was taken off life support Friday.

Rest in Peace DMX.

The Library of Congress has added Nas, Kool & The Gang, Louis Armstrong, & more to the National Recording Registry. 

The selected records were deemed “worthy of preservation for all time based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage.” 

Nas' Illmatic made the cut, Janet's Rhythm Nation 1814, Kool & the Gang's Celebration, LaBelle's "Lady Marmalade," & more.