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With his gripping tales of crime and rivalry, peppered with energetic ad-libs and frank lyrics about his own psychology, he was credited with bringing fresh storytelling and rawness to the РІР‚Сљgangsta rapРІР‚Сњ scene of the 1990s.

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Full of humour, talent, wisdom and love and most of all loyalty.РІР‚СњР”ВMX scored five US No 1 albums, featuring hip-hop anthems such as Party Up (Up in Here), WhatРІР‚в„ўs My Name? and X GonРІР‚в„ў Give It to Ya.

She wrote: РІР‚СљYou were one of the most special people I have ever met. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and all those who loved him and were touched by him.РІР‚СњР”В®ve, who was a member of the Ruff Ryders rap collective that also included DMX, was among the artists paying tribute. 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. His label Def Jam Records wrote: РІР‚СљDMX was a brilliant artist and an inspiration to millions around the world. We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time.РІР‚Сњ EarlРІР‚в„ўs music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever. РІР‚СљHe loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him. РІР‚СљEarl was a warrior who fought till the very end,РІР‚Сњ a statement from his family read.

His family had organised a prayer vigil outside, which took place on Monday. The star, whose real name was Earl Simmons, was hospitalised after a heart attack on 2 April, and had been placed in a critical care unit at White Plains hospital, New York. DMX, the New York rapper whose gruff tone electrified the US music scene in the late 1990s, has died aged 50.

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