What made DMX unique?

What made DMX unique?

“Throughout his nearly three-decade career, DMX came to embody passion, rawness, and pure emotional honesty like few hip-hop artists ever have, barking his way through hits like “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” and “Get at Me Dog” one moment, and repenting and philosophizing on tracks like “Slippin'” the next.

Why did DMX call himself that?

DMX stands for “Dark Man X”, a stage name he chose for himself before fame.

What was DMX suffering from?

According to Vulture, DMX officially died from a cocaine-induced heart attack that caused a lack of blood circulation to his brain. DMX, whose legal name is Earl Simmons, died on April 9 at the age of 50 in Westchester County, New York.

Did Jay Z attend DMX funeral?

DMX’s funeral was private, but that didn’t mean it wasn’t star-studded AF. Held at NYC’s Barclays Center, the tribute was attended by hip-hop royalty, including Jay-Z and Beyonce, Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz, Fabolous, Jadakiss, Styles P, and the Ruff Ryders, among others.