The family of DMX is confirming his unfortunate passing. After spending a week on life support following a heart attack, Earl "DMX" Simmons has passed away at age 50. DMX's family released a statement on Friday, April 9 thanking fans for their prayers while noting that plans for his memorial service are pending. 

DMX's children have reportedly arrived in New York to see him in the hospital. The rapper continues to recover from a massive overdose that occurred on Friday, leaving him in a vegetative state.