Sports World Reacts to Death of DMX: 'RIP to a Legend'

News of DMX's death sparked a wave of tributes from athletes all over the sports world.

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Rapper Earl Simmons, known more widely as DMX, has died at 50 years old, his family announced in a statement on Friday. 

The rapper, who produced the songs “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” and “Party Up (Up in Here),” and was beloved for his trademark raspy delivery, had been on life support for the past few days, his family said in a statement.

He had been hospitalized since April 2 after suffering a heart attack.

News of DMX's death sparked a wave of tributes from athletes all over.

❌4L!! Rest In Paradise LEGEND!! 🐕🐕 pic.twitter.com/Y0m0DVl5Up

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 9, 2021

R.I.P to a legend DMX

— COACH ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) April 9, 2021

DMX gave hope to the hopeless.. RIP legend 🙏🏾

— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) April 9, 2021

RIP DMX if you know me you know I fw X heavy smh this one hurt 😕

— Miles Bridges (@MilesBridges) April 9, 2021

dmx all day today. rip, legend

— feeno (@ArianFoster) April 9, 2021

Every dog has its day, RIP DMX 🙏🏾🕊

— Andre Smith Jr. (@AndreSmith_9) April 9, 2021

RIP DMX 🙏🏾

— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) April 9, 2021

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RIP DMX😔 pic.twitter.com/xYiBdqjLQl

— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) April 9, 2021

Wow. RIP DMX 💔

— Danielle Robinson (@justDROB) April 9, 2021