DMX’s ex-wife Tashera Simmons says his final words reassured her he wasn’t afraid to die
The IndependentSign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy DMX’s ex-wife Tashera Simmons has said the late rapper used his last words to help her understand that he wasn’t afraid to die. The artist, real name Earl Simmons, died on 9 April, having spent several days on life support at a New York hospital following a catastrophic cardiac arrest. And I used to be aggravated with that, but now I understand.” The podcast also featured some of the Grammy winner’s words from his final interview with TV One’s Uncensored.