Five days after suffering a heart attack, rapper and actor DMX has died at the age of 50.
Earl Simmons "DMX" had been placed on life support and died with his family by his side.
In a statement, his family said he had been "a warrior who fought till the very end".
"Earl's music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever."
#RIPDMX *Your Rap and Hip Hop anthems shall live on.*