Hip-hop stands united in their appreciation for the late DMX, who passed away earlier today at the age of 50. The sheer volume of tributes from his friends and collaborators speaks to the impact of his legacy, not only as an artist but as a man. A highly spiritual lyricist unafraid to honestly assess the complexities of life, the work of Earl Simmons will forever stand the test of time.
Look no further than the voices of his fellow artists, many of whom took to social media to pay respects. For some of them, DMX was a collaborator, a constant threat on wax to those with a competitive mindset. For others, he was a formative influence, the mind behind brilliant albums like It's Dark And Hell Is Hot, Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood, ...And Then There Was X, The Great Depression, and Grand Champ.
On the day of his death, many in the hip-hop community have come forward to pay homage to DMX's memory. In his honor, a collection has been assembled below. Included are many kind messages, images, and tributes penned by dozens of rappers, several of whom had the chance of working directly with X during his lifetime. We at HNHH would like to offer our sincere condolences to DMX's family in this difficult time, and echo the sentiment that is so strongly being reinforced by rap fans everywhere: DMX is forever.
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METHOD MAN
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNc8365jFF8
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNdDK__JjRD
CONWAY THE MACHINE
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNdA9ydBwqc
DAZ DILLINGER
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNdBrVTgyFG
XZIBIT
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNc_tP1jm0n
GHOSTFACE KILLAH
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNdCSKqgqpp
EVE
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNc8T6spurz
ICE-T
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNdCqwmpc6E
REDMAN
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNdALg_nzJ4
TECH N9NE
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNbl5j7jaX5
NAS
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNc_5MQBB4p
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNdAcK2Jfuy
DAVE EAST
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNc_x-sBPWB
2 CHAINZ
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNdDTCalou4
DJ KHALED
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNc8ko-rf1R
FAT JOE
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNc-Td9HJtw
CAM'RON
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNc_vKdhu1S
RAPSODY
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNdD8Rins-t
RUSS
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNc9ZAHLf3d
RAEKWON
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNdH06QAx3H
TIMBALAND
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNdHGzDJcxA
SWIZZ BEATZ
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNZknyEnbo-
LUDACRIS
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNc9QcMh3ZL
IRV GOTTI
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNc9u3UDAqa
BUSTA RHYMES
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNdFMNvipcs
NECRO
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNdB_xUF7kn
SHEEK LOUCH
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNc8OTMgZgM
J.I.D.
https://twitter.com/_/status/1380574975233511424
STYLES P
https://twitter.com/_/status/1380578030058364935
https://twitter.com/_/status/1380578184983408644
GUAPDAD 4000
https://twitter.com/_/status/1380577989235105793
DUMBFOUNDEAD
https://twitter.com/_/status/1380575304821841920
SKYZOO
https://twitter.com/_/status/1380575200782192644
TIERRA WHACK
https://twitter.com/_/status/1380573678862278656
ISSA GOLD
https://twitter.com/_/status/1380575549672726530
EL-P
https://twitter.com/_/status/1380585255069974528
STATIK SELEKTAH
https://twitter.com/_/status/1380380129264828416
MC JINĀ
https://twitter.com/_/status/1380599693273612289