Apr 12, 2021 By Candace McDuffie

As the world continues to mourn the shocking death of DMX—who was born Earl Simmons—his intricacies remain a source of both celebration and contrition. Simmons passed away on Friday at the age of 50 due to cardiac arrest. His rugged persona characterized by his deep, gravelly voice that would notably growl and bark on tracks, embodied the complex nature of Black masculinity. More