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DMX FOREVER!It hasn’t been a year since DMX passed, but it still feels like it happened yesterday. The <a href="https://www.thefader.com/2021/12/28/dmx-unreleased-gospel-album">hip-hop community</a> continues to mourn the tragic loss.DMX’s <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/dmxs-fiancee-gets-tattoo-in-honor-of-him-done-by-black-ink-crew-artist/">fiancée, Desiree Lindstrom</a>, shared a throwback photo of DMX. X gave his queen some PDA in the flick, a rare site to see from the “<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/dmxs-fiancee-desiree-lindstrom-speaks-out-for-the-first-time-since-his-passing/">Where The Hood At</a>” rapper. In the caption, Desiree wrote,“You may be out of my sight, but never out of my mind! I miss you dearly baby!#ForeverX.” Take a look:https://www.instagram.com/p/CZPB_JbrKKc/?utm_medium=copy_linkDMX’s career started in 1998, and throughout it, he sold over <a href="https://www.xxlmag.com/rap-report-card-1990s-grading-jay-z-dmx/">74 million albums.</a> He made groundbreaking history dropping five No. 1 albums from ‘98-‘03. He’s the first and only rapper to attain this achievement. He also had a successful movie career, landing roles in classics like Belly, Cradle 2 The Grave, Romeo Must Die, and more.He passed away at White Plans hospital on April 9 after suffering from a drug-induced heart attack. He left behind his fiancé Desiree and 15 children.What did DMX mean to you?https://youtu.be/viNtNGzpNKU

DMX’s Fiancée, Desiree Lindstrom, Shared A Rare Photo Of X Giving Her PDA

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<h1>Today is the first ever DMX Day.</h1>In early 2021, the New York State Senate declared that 12/18 is <a href="https://www.thefader.com/2021/04/26/december-18-declared-as-dmx-day-by-new-york-state-senate">DMX Day</a> - making today the first ever Earl “DMX” Simmons Day. For 50 years DMX served as a beacon of light and positive energy within the world of hip-hop and everywhere he went. In a March 2021 <a href="https://www.complex.com/music/swizz-beatz-discusses-dmx-philanthropic-side">interview between Swizz Beatz and Zane Lowe</a>, Swizz Beatz discussed the philanthropic side of DMX noting that he “watched this man give clothes off his back to homeless people and switch clothes with them or go home in his boxers. He didn’t care, man. X, was when I say he was different, he was different, different, different.” To put that into context, DMX was the first artist to debut an album at No. 1 five times in a row on the Billboard 200 charts, but was also the type of man to give his clothes to the homeless. Earl Simmons had a spirit inside him that was unique and persistent. The level of adversity that was necessary for him to become a superstar is far greater than most people ever experience. DMX suffered from asthma, which is partially to credit for his signature voice and sound. When X was young he endured moving from city to city, until settling in Yonkers where he experienced harsh poverty and child abuse. Yet through a crack in the Yonkers sidewalk bloomed a man who would change the world with his voice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8X7EE7htAIAfter spending much of the 1980’s incarcerated one way or another, X was able to bounce back and achieve superstardom by the end of the 90s. Hits like Ruff Ryders Anthem and Party Up are still relevant club bangers more than 20 years after being released.While climbing to the top DMX faced persistent legal troubles and battled addiction. His untimely death can be attributed to his struggles with drug addiction, similar to <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/nchs_press_releases/2021/20211117.htm">more than 100,000</a> other Americans who have died of a drug overdose in 2021. DMX was an avatar for everyday Americans whose lives are not perfect. Earl Simmons was perhaps the most honest, humble, and truly human superstar that the world will ever know. No matter his age, no matter his social stature, no matter the situation, DMX was DMX.Today we honor DMX Day and what would have been Earl Simmons’s 51st birthday.

Honoring DMX On The First Ever DMX Day.

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HBO is honoring the late legendary rapper, Earl Simmons, also known as DMX, in a beautiful way.The network is releasing a documentary about X. It’s called DMX: DON’T TRY TO UNDERSTAND, and Christopher Frierson directs it. It follows the life of DMX, starting with the Yonker’s emcee getting released from prison in 2019 for tax evasion and serving one year.X's fiancée, Desiree Lindstrom spoke on it earlier last week. She shared a picture with her & the son she shares with DMX, Exodus, 5. In the caption, she wrote,"After 7 months, we seeing you again.All the glory, all the pain, all the joy...you did it baby. Let the world see you...the man, the father and world renowned artist we all love and miss. Dont Try to Understand: A Year in the Life of Earl DMX Simmons premiering tonight @ DOC NYC and on HBO @ 8 pm on Thanksgiving Day ... #foreverX." Take a look:https://www.instagram.com/p/CWPwkTtsr2f/Fans will see DMX get his life back from that point, rekindling relationships with loved ones. The <a href="https://www.firstshowing.net/2021/official-trailer-for-dmx-dont-try-to-understand-music-doc-from-hbo/">documentary</a> also highlights X’s comeback tour and him in his hometown inspiring his community. The <a href="https://madamenoire.com/1301973/dmx-hbo-dmx-dont-try-to-understand/">project</a> will also show DMX’s financial struggles as well as his addiction. The documentary will be available on November 25. Will you be tuned in? Check out the trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fjywXu_KW8DMX’s career started in 1998, and throughout it, he sold over 74 million albums. He made groundbreaking history dropping five No. 1 albums from ‘98-‘03. He’s the first and only rapper to attain this achievement. He also had a successful movie career, landing roles in classics like Belly, Cradle 2 The Grave, Romeo Must Die, and more.He <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/rip-dmx-passes-away-at-the-age-of-50-years-old/">passed away</a> at White Plans hospital on April 9 after suffering from a drug-induced heart attack. He left behind his fiancé <a href="https://madamenoire.com/1221326/dmx-fiancee-post/">Desiree </a>and 15 children.DMX FOREVER!

HBO Releasing A Documentary About DMX Called, DMX: ‘DON’T TRY TO UNDERSTAND' + Desiree Lindstrom Talks About It

Hip hop continues to mourn Earl Simmons while his family is trying to figure out his estate. As reported on sources, a woman claims she is the mother to a child that belongs to DMX. <a href="https://thejasminebrand.com/2021/10/25/dmxs-alleged-15th-child-comes-forward-amidst-estate-battle/">The Jasmine Brand</a> reports, a woman named <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/dmxs-big-announcement-his-fiancee-desiree-lindstrom-shows-off-her-sensual-side/">Raven Barmer-Simmons,</a> has reportedly been contacting DMX’s other adult children, DMX is her father.DMX passed away without having his will situated, so now his family is trying to figure it all out. The battle over X’s assets is between his fiancée <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/dmxs-fiancee-desiree-lindstrom-speaks-out-for-the-first-time-since-his-passing/">Desiree Lindstrom</a> and X’s children. A few months ago, Desiree petitioned to become DMX’s common law wife, but a judge denied it. <a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/pagesix.com/2021/10/22/another-child-comes-forward-in-rapper-dmxs-estate-battle/amp/">Page Six r</a>eports a source close to the family said,“There is no will from DMX and that’s a big problem. This is a difficult situation because there are a number of people vying to be named administrators. His fiancée Desiree tried to muscle in by asking the court to be named his common-law wife, which means she would have taken precedence over his children. But the court refused.”TJB also pointed out On October 23, DMX’s eldest sons Xavier, 28, Tacoma, 21, and Sean Simmons, 18, were named <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/some-of-dmxs-children-say-his-estate-is-worth-50-k-or-1-million/">temporary administrators</a> of the estate. The woman claiming to be DMX’s child will have to get DNA testing.DMX’s career started in 1998, and throughout it, he sold over 74 million albums. He made groundbreaking history dropping five No. 1 albums from ‘98-‘03. He’s the first and only rapper to attain this achievement. He also had a successful movie career, landing roles in classics like Belly, Cradle 2 The Grave, Romeo Must Die, and more. He <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/rip-dmx-passes-away-at-the-age-of-50-years-old/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">passed away</a> at White Plans hospital on April 9 after suffering from a drug-induced heart attack. We’ll keep you updated as the story unfolds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viNtNGzpNKU

DMX Allegedly Has A 15th Child & They’ve Come Forward Amid Battle For Estate

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We are still mourning the loss of the legend, Earl Simmons, aka DMX.It’s been two months since he passed, and his family is still trying to sort out his estate and finances. As reported on The Jasmine Brand, Xs fiancée, Desiree Lindstrom, filed court <a href="https://thejasminebrand.com/2021/06/21/dmxs-fiancee-desiree-lindstrom-denied-common-law-wife-status-control-of-his-assets-battle-for-late-rappers-estate-continues/">documents</a> to be declared DMX’s common-law wife. The couple got engaged in 2019 and share a five-year-old son. However, a judge denied Desiree’s request. It’s up to question who will have control over X’s estate. If Desiree was granted being named his common-law wife, she would have immediately acquired primary control of the X’s estate, including future music earnings, <a href="https://thejasminebrand.com/2021/06/21/dmxs-fiancee-desiree-lindstrom-denied-common-law-wife-status-control-of-his-assets-battle-for-late-rappers-estate-continues/">TJB</a> notes. However, since DMX didn’t leave a will, the family is trying to figure out who will be named administrator of the estate. Page Six reported a source close to the situation said, “There is <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/dmx-reportedly-finished-new-album-documentary-before-passing/">no will</a> from DMX, and that’s a big problem. This is a difficult situation because there are several people vying to be named administrators. His fiancée Desiree tried to muscle in by asking the court to be named his common-law wife, which means she would have taken precedence over his children. But the court refused.”X’s older children are trying to figure out how much their dad’s estate is worth. His daughters Sasha Simmons and Jada Oden filed documents on May 10. According to their findings, they say DMX’s estate is worth less than $50,000. His sons Xavier, Tacoma, and Sean Simmons filed documents on May 21 and said it was worth less than $1 million.https://www.instagram.com/p/CPrfZsKs_o7/

DMX’s Fiancée Desiree Lindstrom Denied Control Of X’s Estate/Common-Law Wife Status

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Jay-Z and Nas have another banger!They appear on <a href="https://thejasminebrand.com/2021/05/28/jay-z-raps-come-be-my-kardashian-queen-of-the-come-up-in-new-song-fans-have-mixed-reactions/">DMX</a>'s posthumous album, Exodus, which dropped on May 28. The song "Bath Salts" is getting a lot of attention. On the song, Jay-Z said,"Come be my Kardashian, Queen of the come up."It's not clear which Kardashian he's referring to. Back in 2018, Carter's relationship with <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/online-critics-react-to-bobby-shmurdas-rumored-girlfriend-snippet-of-new-music/">Kim Kardashian</a>, who was married to Kanye West, went astray. After Kanye showed his support for Donald Trump, Jay-Z wasn't a fan of that and fell back.Take a look at online reactions:https://twitter.com/stina_evans/status/1398243800997367808?s=21https://twitter.com/omarkelly/status/1398372463868846086?s=21https://twitter.com/dirty_dianaxo/status/1398244908398489600?s=21Check out the track, share your thoughts:https://music.apple.com/us/album/bath-salts-feat-jay-z-nas/1568599593?i=1568599782<a href="https://thejasminebrand.com/2021/05/28/jay-z-raps-come-be-my-kardashian-queen-of-the-come-up-in-new-song-fans-have-mixed-reactions/">Via</a>

Online Critics Have Mixed Reactions Over Jay-Z's 'Come Be My Kardashian' Line In 'Bath Salts'

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Swizz Beatz returns to Ebro in the Morning to celebrate the release of DMX's <a href="https://www.hot97.com/new-hip-hop-music/dmx-releases-posthumous-album-exodus/">eighth studio album</a> Exodus.He shares the stories behind the Jay-Z & Nas track, working with Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg, Bono, the album's original plans and more! He also speaks on this weekend's <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-events/summer-jam/the-verzuz-that-started-it-all-happened-at-summer-jam/">Verzuz battle</a> and will he be at <a href="https://www.hot97.com/summer-jam/">Summer Jam</a> this year?!Exodus is available now!https://youtu.be/zrUVyWsVIfg

Swizz Beatz Shares Stories Behind DMX's New Album 'Exodus', Jay-Z & Nas, Verzuz + Summer Jam?!

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We’re still mourning the loss of the legend, Earl Simmons, aka, DMX.As reported on The Jasmine Brand, some of his children are trying to figure out how much their dad’s estate is worth. His daughters Sasha Simmons and Jada Oden filed documents on May 10. According to their findings, they say DMX’s estate is worth less than $50,000. His sons Xavier, Tacoma, and Sean Simmons filed documents on May 21 and said it was worth less than $1 million.The five children are reportedly hoping to be named administrators for their father’s estate. With DMX’s posthumous album, <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/dmxs-tracklist-for-the-posthumous-exodus-has-been-revealed/">Exodus,</a> dropping on May 28, hopefully, it brings in more revenue. DMX’s career started in 1998, and throughout it, he sold over 74 million albums. He made groundbreaking history dropping five No. 1 albums from ‘98-‘03. He’s the first and only rapper to attain this achievement. He also had a successful movie career, landing roles in classics like Belly, Cradle 2 The Grave, Romeo Must Die, and more. He <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/rip-dmx-passes-away-at-the-age-of-50-years-old/">passed away</a> at White Plans hospital on April 9 after suffering from a heart attack. https://www.instagram.com/p/CO_rgj8A6HG/DMX blessed the Hot 97 <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-events/summer-jam/remy-ma-chris-brown-biggie-tribute-highlight-a-classic-summer-jam-recap-video/">Summer Jam</a> stage back in 2017 when Chris Brown brought him out. The BIGGEST hip hop concert returns on <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-events/press/hot-97-summer-jam-hip-hops-biggest-concert-is-back-in-person/">August 22</a>! <a href="https://thejasminebrand.com/2021/05/26/dmxs-sons-allege-his-estate-is-worth-less-than-1-million-in-court-docs-daughters-say-its-less-than-50000/">Via</a>

Some Of DMX’s Children Say His Estate Is Worth $50 K Or $1 Million

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As fans continue to deal with the untimely death of DMX, they can look forward to the posthumous release of his upcoming album Exodus. The album is currently being produced by Swizz Beatz and the tracklist has been revealed. Swizz has been very vocal about this album and spoke about the last collaboration that he did with DMX.The album is set to have features from Jay-Z, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg, Usher, and more. Check out the entire list below.https://www.instagram.com/p/CO33HVyrbkj/?igshid=103mnq4csa5cv Exodus is slated to drop on May 28th.

DMX's Tracklist For The Posthumous 'Exodus' Has Been Revealed

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Fans will have new music from DMX this month.Swizz Beatz revealed the date when DMX’s first posthumous album, Exodus, will be released. It’ll drop on May 28. Take a look:https://www.instagram.com/p/COsuTy8nbRq/?igshid=e7o49k9y1ndxIt’s reportedly executive produced by Swizz. <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/dmxs-first-posthumous-album-has-a-release-date-news.131700.html">Hot New Hip Hop</a> reports the producer said, “My brother X was one of the [purest] and rare souls I’ve ever met. He lived his life dedicated to his family and music. Most of all, he was generous with his giving and loved his fans beyond measure.” He continued, “This album, X couldn’t wait for his fans all around the world to hear and show just how much he valued each and every single person that has supported him unconditionally.” It’s not clear who else is involved. It’ll be released through Def Jam/Ruff Ryders. DMX’s eight-year-old daughter, Sonovah Jr., is posthumously <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/dmxs-8-y-o-daughter-will-posthumously-collaborate-with-her-dad/">collaborating</a> with her dad on two songs. It’s not clear if they appear on Exodus, we’ll keep you updated!

DMX’s Posthumous Album, 'Exodus' Finally Gets A Release Date!

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DMX’s legacy will live on forever! As reported on <a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.revolt.tv/platform/amp/news/2021/5/9/22427481/dmx-daughter-featured-on-posthumous-album">Revolt</a>, one of X’s children will posthumously collaborate with her father.During DMX’s Celebration of Life service, his eight-year-old daughter, Sonovah Jr., delivered an epic rendition of her dad’s classic jam, “Slippin.” Take a look:https://www.instagram.com/p/COEdNqRJdxq/?igshid=1ndof9roimhr9Hip Hop DX reports Sonovah will posthumously collaborate with her <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/rip-dmx-passes-away-at-the-age-of-50-years-old/">dad</a> on two songs. It’s not clear if the songs will appear on DMX’s upcoming album with Def Jam/Ruff Ryders. Sonovah’s mom says DMX’s spirit is alive and well within their daughter’s artistry. She said, “Sometimes she looks just like him depending on the angle you catch her. She has a lot of his traits as far as an artist. Writing is easy for her.”Sonovah has the gift of music in her veins. During a recent interview with NBC DFW, Sonavah spoke on her passion for music and her love for her dad. She said, “Whatever is on my mind, I just write about it. Rapping makes me feel powerful. Someday I want to own a mansion with 15 bedrooms.” She said her favorite song from her father is “Party Up (Up in Here).” She also says X was happy when she told him she wants to rap. Sonovah recently dropped two songs, “<a href="https://youtu.be/zVdXTRLKRYM">Tik Tok</a>” and “I Hate Zoom.” https://open.spotify.com/album/5xTsrAkhLxQD6hgTuLsGAy?utm_source=embed_v2&go=1&play=1&nd=1<a href="https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.62026/title.dmxs-8-year-old-daughter-has-20-songs-ready-to-make-his-legacy-proud">Via</a>

DMX’s 8 Y.O Daughter Will Posthumously Collaborate With Her Dad

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It’s almost been one month since we lost a hip-hop treasure, DMX.He<a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.billboard.com/amp/articles/columns/hip-hop/9566320/irv-gotti-apology-dmx-death/"> passed away</a> on April 9 after he wasn’t able to recover from a heart attack triggered by a drug overdose.The Jasmine Brand reports, DMX’s goddaughter, actress Paige Hurd, wrote a touching message about the last time she was with her godfather. In the caption, she wrote, “7 days prior…This was the last time we hugged; we danced, we held hands. The last time we said I love you, and the last time I would ever hear you scream PUMPKINNN.” She continued,“When we are together, we are inseparable, & we DO NOT play about each other. Shock has been my feeling the past month since I got the worst call in the middle of the night. The shock and grief is heavy, uncomfortable, and hard to express.” She went on to apologize for her silence.“I just don’t have much yet; forgive my <a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.revolt.tv/platform/amp/news/2021/5/2/22416114/lil-wayne-tribute-to-dmx-at-trillerfest">silence</a>. I’m trying, but right now, I don’t have the best words…I love you so much. I’m so proud to be your goddaughter. You are a part of my world, and my heart aches terribly these days and will never stop.”Take a look:https://www.instagram.com/p/COWDBSEJ-rb/?igshid=17ma5ge370g6jhttps://www.instagram.com/p/COYmhcmpJD2/?igshid=1jby3hn591cke<a href="https://thejasminebrand.com/2021/05/04/dmxs-goddaughter-actress-paige-hurd-pens-heartfelt-message-about-rappers-passing/">Via</a>

Paige Hurd, DMX’s Goddaughter, Breaks Her Silence & Shares A Touching Message About X

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Lil Wayne did something special for the late legend we lost this month, DMX.Weezy performed at Trillerfest in Miami over the weekend. Before Wayne <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/erica-mena-gave-safaree-a-crazy-surprise-turned-their-yard-into-a-jamaican-reggae-fest/">performed</a> "Uproar," he paid homage to DMX. Swizz Beatz produced the song, so it was only right. Wayne spoke to the crowd with a blunt in his hand. He talked about his younger days going on tour with the Ruff Ryders. Wayne said,"So back then, we went on this tour called the 'Cash Money Ruff Ryder' tour. See, being from New Orleans, it's so far away from New York and Cali and sh*t like that we didn't know if it was real when we [saw] it on TV, the New York guys the LA people..." Then Weezy went on to say how he "fell in love with" DMX and spoke on his first time meeting him. "So when we saw DMX, we all fell in love," But when I got on tour with him, now you in the hotel lobby, you in the backstage, you run across the n*gga, and he say something to you." He continued,"And when you see this n*gga talk like how he rap and you see this n*gga is what he is, and you see this nigga got a zillion dogs with him, then a zillion dogs with him, it's impossible not to be obsessed, infatuated motherf*cking impressed, whatever. Ladies and gentlemen, please make some noise for the late great DMX!"Wayne also spoke on how X's death hit Swizz Beatz hard. He said Swizz "would never let a Lil Wayne album come out without a beat on that motherf*cker from him." Take a look at a screengrab, shared by Elliot Wilson:https://www.instagram.com/tv/COX_tWYAktR/?igshid=ftl3sq7kuyl5Swizz Beatz shared the special moment on his social media. Swizz and DMX had a close bond and gave X a lot of credit for his career. Pitchfork reports, Swizz Beatz, says he's in the position he's in today because of DMX. Swizz's first placement in the music industry was his beat for DMX's "Ruff Ryders Anthem," released in 1998. Swizz said, "I'm in <a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/pitchfork.com/news/swizz-beatz-remembers-dmx-he-lived-his-life-for-everyone-else/amp/">position</a> because of DMX. My brother was one of one. None before, none to come. He was the most loyal person I've ever known…. You couldn't buy DMX. His loyalty, who he loved, was never for sale."DMX <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/rip-dmx-passes-away-at-the-age-of-50-years-old/">passed away</a> on April 9 after a heart attack triggered by a drug overdose. His legacy will live on FOREVER! https://www.instagram.com/p/CNEFxVpFCKw/?igshid=ilp8ofg0ddb5<a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.revolt.tv/platform/amp/news/2021/5/2/22416114/lil-wayne-tribute-to-dmx-at-trillerfest">Via</a>

Lil Wayne Honored DMX At Triller Fest & Swizz Beatz Approves

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Black Rob’s home-going service was earlier today (April 30).He tragically passed away on April 17 as a result of cardiac arrest. During his service, a loved one hopped on the mic to clear up a few things about Black Rob and Diddy’s relationship. Before DMX’s death, Black Rob made a <a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/fans-concerned-as-black-rob-pays-tribute-to-dmx-from-hospital-bed-2918431%3famp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">tribute</a> to his fellow rap friend. In the <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/get-well-soon-black-rob-sends-heartbreaking-dmx-message-from-hospital-bed/">video</a> Black posted, he was in a hospital bed and said he’s suffering from “crazy pain.” He managed to say he has a lot of love for X. Rob also explained that he’s homeless. The videos rang a lot of bells from people who care about him. Fans quickly called Diddy out for not helping his former Bad Bad employee. Another ex-Bad Boy rapper Mark Curry, made a video online saying <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/diddy-reached-out-to-black-rob-after-the-former-bad-boy-rapper-said-hes-sick-homeless/">Diddy</a> reached out to Rob and reportedly tried to help. At the funeral, as people were saying kind words about Rob, his friend mentioned Puffy was “always there” for Rob. The friend said, “Puff got him the best doctors; he got him the best everything. The best hotels, anything he wanted.” Take a look at a screen-grab, captured by The Shade Room:https://www.instagram.com/p/COTRfyvBljz/?igshid=bw1gtp3fx8l9Black Rob will always be remembered as a rap legend. He gave us classics like "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC5LzftfcjI">Whoa</a>," and dope verses on "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdXdehsdO_o">Let's Get It</a>," and "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgtU_SJ72Ng">24 Hrs To Live</a>."

Black Rob’s Friend Made It Clear At The Funeral That Diddy Helped Rob, ‘Puff Always Been There’

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Irv Gotti recently spoke on the tragic death of DMX, and it's not sitting right with 50 Cent.During a radio interview, the Murder Inc co-founder said <a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.newyorker.com/culture/listening-booth/dmx-shock-g-and-the-plight-of-the-middle-aged-rapper/amp">DMX</a> had COVID. He went on to say X got a bad batch of <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/dmxs-former-mentor-ready-ron-denies-giving-x-cocaine-when-he-was-14/">crack</a> mixed with fentanyl. Reported on Hot New Hip Hop, Irv said,"He had COVID. They said it was a bad dose of crack, and they said some drug, fentanyl, was mixed in with the crack, and that's what caused his overdose. And then he got to the hospital, he got diagnosed with COVID, and he couldn't breathe. You know that COVID f*cks with your respiratory system."50 Cent bashed Irv on social media and called him an "idiot." Fif said, "This guy is a idiot, did he just say DMX died from smoking crack and fentanyl! why would he say that?" DMX's official cause of death hasn't be released. Irv didn't respond publicly as of yet, but take a look: https://www.instagram.com/p/CORJxQTnEkt/?igshid=nns1ykjo6ueaEarlier in April, DMX was <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/dmx-reportedly-suffers-from-drug-overdose-is-critical-condition/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rushed</a> to the hospital due to a heart attack triggered by an overdose. He was in critical condition and fighting for his life for a week. Ruff Ryders held a vigil in the streets outside of White Plains hospital, where he was recovering. Unfortunately, his brain was in a "vegetative state," and he <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/rip-dmx-passes-away-at-the-age-of-50-years-old/">passed away</a> on April 9. DMX was only 50 years old. He left behind 15 children and a fiancée, Desiree Lindstrom.<a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/50-cent-bashes-irv-gotti-for-saying-dmx-died-of-a-crack-and-fentanyl-overdose-news.131115.html">Via</a>