Words by: Sentwali Holder
Tributes are pouring in for DMX as soon as the sad news of his death broke today. Many of his close friends, industry peers, artists new and old, as well as his fans posted, shared, and tweeted their thoughts and prayers across social media.
On Twitter, Hip-Hop icon, Missy Elliot wrote, “Even through you had battles you TOUCHED so many through your MUSIC and when you would PRAY so many people FELT THAT! This is heavy for the HipHop family but your LEGACY LIVES ON & SPIRIT. Continued Prayers for X family & friends for STRENGTH/HEALING.”
“RIP DMX,” Viola Davis tweeted. “I pray for the comfort of your children and loved ones.”
RIP DMX. I pray for the comfort of your children and loved ones. ??? pic.twitter.com/WC5LsaL9j8
Chance the Rapper wrote on Twitter, writing, “Rest in Heaven DMX.”
Rest in Heaven DMX
Gabrielle Union tweeted she has “no words right now.”
“Nothing but fierce love, prayers and protection for X’s family, friends and fans,” she wrote. “This loss is devastating.”
No words right now. Nothing but fierce love, prayers and protection for X's family, friends and fans. This loss is devastating. #RIPDMX ???????
Paige Hurd singing Shake it off & DMX w/ the ablibs is the content I needed to see today pic.twitter.com/6VOunvNMsK
Def Jam Recordings expressed their condolences with a statement:
“DMX was a brilliant artist and an inspiration to millions around the world. His message of triumph over struggle, his search for the light out of darkness, his pursuit of truth and grace brought us closer to our own humanity,” the statement read. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and all those who loved him and were touched by him. DMX was nothing less than a giant. His legend will live on forever.”
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L. Londell McMillan, Entertainment Attorney and chairman of The NorthStar Group that owns The Source wrote a personal message to DMX on Instagram: “Our lives changed forever in 1995 when you, Joaquin and Dee came into my office, then I became your and the Ruff Ryders’ lawyer and manager. In a few short years, we changed the world.”
LeBron James tweeted:
❌4L!! Rest In Paradise LEGEND!! ?? pic.twitter.com/Y0m0DVl5Up
Jada Pinkett-Smith Wrote:
DMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMXDMX❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
Sending prayers up for DMX’s family, friends and countless fans. ?? #DMX https://t.co/pADIcQWeUP
Playing “Don’t Gotta Go Home” – @MonicaDenise and the man, DMX. Rest in Power ♥️
Wow. Rest In Peace, sir ♥️ https://t.co/XrJlFilvDh
Rest in peace DMX ???? pic.twitter.com/a2YWLGsHDm
RIP DMX. No one radiated more agony, pain, and atomic energy. The Cerberus from Yonkers, who suffered for all of our sins and his own. Maybe the rawest rapper of all-time, no pretense or frills, just pure adrenaline, lawless genius, and reckless abandon. The struggle incarnate. pic.twitter.com/P80t1GQHEa
RIP DMX ? pic.twitter.com/ZnhbGS9l1V
