Earl Simmons, a rapper, songwriter, and actor known as DMX, passed away Friday at the age of 50.

DMX, who became famous in the early 1990s, died after suffering a heart attack early last week.

“We are deeply saddened to announce today that one of our family members, DMX, whose birth name is Earl Simmons, has died at the age of 50 at White Plains Hospital with his family at his side after being on resuscitation for the past few days.” The family said in a statement. “Earl was a warrior who fought to the end.”

Teams, athletes, stadiums and arenas used to use DMX songs, and were known for their deep, aggressive vocals and charismatic, lively beats. His distinctive rough voice was instantly recognized in his hit songs “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” and “Party Up (Up in Here)”.

Athletes have taken to social media to express their condolences over the death of DMX, including LeBron James And former NFL star Tory Smith.

❌4 liters !! Rest in Heaven is a myth !! 🐕🐕 pic.twitter.com/Y0m0DVl5Up

– LeBron James (@KingJames) April 9, 2021

DMX rip! My love for dogs affected it. His words also made me feel like I could surpass anything! I am glad he was able to receive roses recently. His psychological struggle has been documented so we can all see him and learn from him. Prayers pray to his family 🙏🏿

– Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) April 9, 2021

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DMX😔 rip pic.twitter.com/xYiBdqjLQl

– Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) April 9, 2021

All Dawgs Go To Heaven !! 🕊RIP DMX

– AJ Brown (@ 1kalwaysopen_) April 9, 2021

Damn, man RIP DMX 😔

– Popular Topic 🤫 (@ BigTicket73) April 9, 2021

Forever DAWG pic.twitter.com/1nJgZwNpNJ

– Terran Matteo (@Mathieu_Era) April 9, 2021

King’s rest !!! https://t.co/CIK2d9Nw0d

– Darius Sly (@ bigplay24slay) April 9, 2021

A hip-hop icon like no other

RIP 🖤 https://t.co/RChXorTzq7

Adrian Peterson April 9, 2021

dmx all day long. Rip, legend

– feeno (ArianFoster) April 9, 2021

DMX gave hope to the desperate .. IP RIP legend

– 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) April 9, 2021

RIP DMX 🠙 ?? ðŸ ?? ¾

– Isaiah Thomas (isaiahthomas) April 9, 2021

DMX rip! My love for dogs affected it. His words also made me feel like I could surpass anything! I am glad he was able to receive roses recently. His psychological struggle has been documented so we can all see him and learn from him. Prayers pray to his family 🙏🏿

– Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) April 9, 2021

Gorgeous. DMX rip

– Daniel Robinson (@ justDROB) April 9, 2021

🙏🏽 Damn it https://t.co/EiqWzy8Zfu

JaMorant April 9, 2021