Rapper-actor DMX dead at 50

The Grammy-nominated performer died after suffering “catastrophic cardiac arrest”.

DMX, the raspy-voiced hip-hop artist who produced the songs “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” and “Party Up (Up in Here)" and who rapped with a trademark delivery that was often paired with growls, barks and “What!” as an ad-lib, has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 50. The Grammy-nominated performer died after suffering “catastrophic cardiac arrest,” according to the hospital in White Plains, New York, where he died. He was rushed there from his home April 2. A statement from relatives said he died "with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days.”