DMX’s ‘iconic’ Woodstock 99 performance goes viral on social media
3 years, 8 months ago

DMX’s ‘iconic’ Woodstock 99 performance goes viral on social media

The Independent  

Sign 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 Prior to DMX's death on Friday, fans of the rapper started revisiting videos from his Woodstock 1999 performance on social media Two clips in particular went viral, garnering more than 5m views. “One of the most iconic performances ever,” Twitter user Topid captioned one of the clips featuring DMX performing his 1998 hit “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem”. Fringe actor Kirk Acevedo also shared a clip, describing DMX as “one of the greatest to ever do it”.

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DMX’s Final Interview Should Be a Wake-Up Call
55 years ago

DMX’s Final Interview Should Be a Wake-Up Call

Slate  

We’ve lost too many important rappers over these past few years, in startling succession and at tragically young ages. In 2018, writer and academic Jesse McCarthy dedicated his magisterial essay “Notes on Trap” to “the many thousands gone,” specifically naming six rappers who never made it past their teens, 20s, or 30s; in 2019, music critic Craig Jenkins wrote that …

‘X Gon’ Give It to Ya': New DMX album out on May 28
3 years, 7 months ago

‘X Gon’ Give It to Ya': New DMX album out on May 28

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A new album from DMX will be released later this month. DMX’s longtime producer and collaborator, Grammy winner Swizz Beatz, announced on Monday that “EXODUS” will feature new material and drop on May 28. This album, X couldn’t wait for his fans all around the world to hear and show just how much he valued each and …

Rapper DMX's legacy immortalised by family and close friends at memorial service in New York
3 years, 8 months ago

Rapper DMX's legacy immortalised by family and close friends at memorial service in New York

Firstpost  

The speakers at the the two-hour ceremony at the Barclays Center in New York included Swizz Beatz and Nas, as well as DMX’s daughter Sonovah Junior, who rapped in honour of her father. He said DMX became emotional knowing the rapper was about to embark on a journey to become a “hip-hop icon.” “It’s a sad day as well as …

DMX immortalized by family and close friends at memorial
3 years, 8 months ago

DMX immortalized by family and close friends at memorial

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — DMX’s legacy was immortalized as a man beloved by his family, honored for his strong faith and respected as one of hip-hop’s greatest icons at his memorial service Saturday, with several heartfelt speeches from those who knew the rapper best. His first album didn’t even come out yet, but he knew his journey was starting.” Eve said …

DMX: Family warns fans against scammers claiming to be raising cash for funeral
3 years, 8 months ago

DMX: Family warns fans against scammers claiming to be raising cash for funeral

The Independent  

Sign 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 The family of DMX has …

DMX: The rap juggernaut who preached faith and resilience
3 years, 8 months ago

DMX: The rap juggernaut who preached faith and resilience

The Independent  

Sign 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. Known for his high-octane anthems and deeply introspective raps, …

DMX: His 10 greatest songs, from ‘Ruff Ryders’ Anthem’ to ‘X Gon’ Give it to Ya’
3 years, 8 months ago

DMX: His 10 greatest songs, from ‘Ruff Ryders’ Anthem’ to ‘X Gon’ Give it to Ya’

The Independent  

Sign 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. “Money, Power & Respect” The title track on The …

DMX death: Reactions pour in from hip hop artists Nas, Eve, Snoop Dogg, Chingy
3 years, 8 months ago

DMX death: Reactions pour in from hip hop artists Nas, Eve, Snoop Dogg, Chingy

Firstpost  

It’s so sad to hear about the passing of DMX. … DMX gave me the inspiration to keep going at Def Jam when rap became soft and silly,” Lyor Cohen, a former executive at Def Jam, said in a statement. — “DMX is a legend,” said hip-hop and electronic music producer Flying Lotus. “You can’t be a fan and not …

Rap Legend DMX Dies at 50, Priyanka Chopra Calls It 'Big Loss' for Music Industry
3 years, 8 months ago

Rap Legend DMX Dies at 50, Priyanka Chopra Calls It 'Big Loss' for Music Industry

News 18  

American rapper and actor Earl Simmons, known by the stage name DMX or Dark Man X, died on Friday, his record label said after he suffered a heart attack during what media reports said was a drug overdose. Music label Def Jam Recordings said in a statement it was saddened by “the loss of our brother Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons.” “DMX …

‘Nothing less than a giant': Rapper-actor DMX dies at 50
3 years, 8 months ago

‘Nothing less than a giant': Rapper-actor DMX dies at 50

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — DMX, the iconic hip-hop artist behind the songs “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” and “Party Up ” whose distinctively gruff voice and thoughtful messages in his rhymes made him one of rap’s biggest stars, has died, according to a family statement Friday. The multiplatinum-selling album was anchored by several hits including “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem,” “Get At Me Dog,” “Stop …

Nas, Eve, Lyor Cohen react to death of rapper-actor DMX
3 years, 8 months ago

Nas, Eve, Lyor Cohen react to death of rapper-actor DMX

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Unfortunately, Dark Man X took over and ran amok, …

DMX death: Fans and celebrities pay tribute to ‘legend’ rapper
3 years, 8 months ago

DMX death: Fans and celebrities pay tribute to ‘legend’ rapper

The Independent  

Sign 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. Rapper and actor Eve, who was on the Ruff …

DMX dead: Rapper dies aged 50 a week after suffering heart attack
3 years, 8 months ago

DMX dead: Rapper dies aged 50 a week after suffering heart attack

The Independent  

Sign 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. “We are deeply saddened to announce today that our …

Fan’s ‘authentic and candid’ encounter with DMX on flight goes viral
3 years, 8 months ago

Fan’s ‘authentic and candid’ encounter with DMX on flight goes viral

The Independent  

Sign 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. On 6 April, Jennifer Fraser shared a thread about …

Rapper-actor DMX dead at 50
3 years, 8 months ago

Rapper-actor DMX dead at 50

The Hindu  

DMX, the raspy-voiced hip-hop artist who produced the songs “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” and “Party Up " and who rapped with a trademark delivery that was often paired with growls, barks and “What!” as an ad-lib, has died, according to a statement from his family. DMX made a splash in rap music in 1998 with his first studio album, “It’s Dark …

DMX rapped, and lived, with a ferocity unmatched in the annals of hip-hop
3 years, 9 months ago

DMX rapped, and lived, with a ferocity unmatched in the annals of hip-hop

LA Times  

In a November interview with Talib Kweli, rapper DMX was searingly candid about his drug use and the trauma that drove it. He possessed one of rap’s most distinctive, combative vocal tones, with gut-spilling lyrics churning through his difficult youth in 1980s New York, yet he was also a staggeringly popular artist, topping the Billboard 200 with each of his …

DMX fans gather outside hospital as he remains in intensive care
3 years, 9 months ago

DMX fans gather outside hospital as he remains in intensive care

The Independent  

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Prayer vigil planned for stricken rapper DMX
3 years, 9 months ago

Prayer vigil planned for stricken rapper DMX

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The family of the rapper said in an email …

Rapper DMX on life support at New York hospital after heart attack, says lawyer
3 years, 9 months ago

Rapper DMX on life support at New York hospital after heart attack, says lawyer

Firstpost  

DMX’s lawyer said he could not confirm reports that the rapper overdosed on drugs and was not sure what caused the heart attack. DMX’s longtime New York-based lawyer, Murray Richman, said the rapper was on life support Saturday evening at White Plains Hospital. A person of great depth.” On Saturday night, the TMZ.com website reported that it received a statement …

Rapper DMX on life support after heart attack, lawyer says
3 years, 9 months ago

Rapper DMX on life support after heart attack, lawyer says

Associated Press  

DMX’s longtime New York-based lawyer, Murray Richman, said the rapper was on life support Saturday evening at White Plains Hospital. A person of great depth.” On Saturday night, the TMZ.com website reported that it received a statement from a representative of DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, that said: “Last night Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons was rushed to the hospital …

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