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DMX has died at 50

57 points by doppp 6y ago

cinbun8 6y ago
Not sure if its a coincidence, but this site has now gone dark - http://isdmxinjail.com/ http://isdmxinjail.com/
dataminded 6y ago
This one hurts.
deleted 6y ago
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nimbius 6y ago
for so long so many had stood at the precipice, awaiting the inevitable. "X gonna give it to ya" he said. But in the end, after so much giving, it had itself come for X.
- ralusek 6y ago
  Cry evertim
bigmattystyles 6y ago
Slippin' is the song you want to listen to. It's not even that good objectively and not the classic DMX style, but if you place it in context of his life story, it bleeds through.
- kiddico 6y ago
  Found a copy of the explicit version without the worlds most annoying censoring style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEeP8SdhqrU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEeP8SdhqrU
wait_a_minute 6y ago
:( Rest in peace DMX!
nsajko 6y ago
Honest question: why should I care? He seems to me like an immoral dude who gained success by popularizing crime and the "gangsta" "way of life". One of many, sadly.
- FreedomToCreate 6y ago
  Think it’s less about you caring and more about acknowledging, flaws and all, the impact on culture this individual had during their lifetime
- tomjakubowski 6y ago
  Why ask rhetorically "why should I care" instead of ignoring and moving on?
- deleted 6y ago
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- logicslave 6y ago
  I agree, I'm not sure why people who glorify violence and killing are celebrated
- Exmoor 6y ago
  As a longtime DMX fan, he certainly did have his flaws, but in a world of braggadocious rappers he was one of the few who also took every opportunity to point out his flaws. He always seemed like he was doing his best to get over the mountain to a better place, but just kept losing his footing. There was certainly plenty of violence in his music, but I never came away with the impression that who he was or who he wanted to be.
- okareaman 6y ago
  It's one story of many posted on Hacker News for your consideration. You have the option of voting up, down and/or leaving a comment. No one is asking you to care about DMX. Your comment and belief that someone is asking you to care about DMX indicates to me that you would score high on a self-centeredness scale and low on an empathy scale.
haunter 6y ago
https://pagesix.com/2021/04/03/dmx-believed-to-be-in-grave-condition-after-overdose/ https://pagesix.com/2021/04/03/dmx-believed-to-be-in-grave-c... >One night after the duo “did a robbery one night… it was his birthday and we came back and split the money. I said, ‘Here you go, go get something nice for your birthday.’ So he came back with a blunt rolled up, and I’m counting the money, he pass[ed] the blunt.” >Holding back tears, he continued, “I hit the blunt and … I was no longer focused on the money. I’ve never felt like this, it just f–ked me up. I later found out that he laced the blunt with crack. Why would you do that to a child? He knew I looked up to him. Why would you do that to somebody who looks up to you? A monster was born. I wouldn’t do that to my worst enemy. Especially to someone that you supposedly love.” >“The person that I loved was a snake.”
k4ch0w 6y ago
That's sad man. RIP. It seemed like he was struggling with mental issues and addiction. God give me a sign is one of my favorites. Success, money and fame don't magically fix you as a human. They help, but the human condition afflicts us all.
laserdancepony 6y ago
So fitting for this website.
- barnaclejive 6y ago
  Can't tell if you are being sarcastic. DMX had issues, but he was a talented performer who produced art (music) that was relevent to many in the age group who read HN. If that isn't you and therefore you don't understand it, you are free to not click or comment.
  - Dma54rhs 6y ago
    He was a homophobic recidivist. It's problematic to celebrate people like him.
    - xtracto 6y ago
      Alexi Laiho died not so long ago and I didnt see anything in news.ycombinator . Yet everytime some random rapper overdoses and dies I learn about it in this sci/tech news site. As someone that doesnt care about rap or similar type of music, I could care less about these people. Same as most people here couldnt care less about Mr Laiho.
      - plugger 6y ago
        Maybe this has to do more with nationality? HN is a US focused site after all.
  - laserdancepony 6y ago
    I still can't comprehend why I should not comment if I don't have the same opinion as you. Is this the new internet everyone talks about? With these bubbles? Everyone having the same opinion around me and just circlejerk?
imajliv 6y ago
Having listened to his music quite alot in my teens, sad to see the man go. Just recently stumbled upon a documentary where he outlined the abuse/negligence he suffered as a child, kinda made me understand the contradictory messages of hsi music and apparent struggles.
Dmitriysz 6y ago
RIP legend

DMX has died at 50

57 points by doppp 6y ago

cinbun8 6y ago

Not sure if its a coincidence, but this site has now gone dark - http://isdmxinjail.com/ http://isdmxinjail.com/

dataminded 6y ago

This one hurts.

deleted 6y ago

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nimbius 6y ago

for so long so many had stood at the precipice, awaiting the inevitable. "X gonna give it to ya" he said. But in the end, after so much giving, it had itself come for X.

ralusek 6y ago
Cry evertim

bigmattystyles 6y ago

Slippin' is the song you want to listen to. It's not even that good objectively and not the classic DMX style, but if you place it in context of his life story, it bleeds through.

kiddico 6y ago
Found a copy of the explicit version without the worlds most annoying censoring style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEeP8SdhqrU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEeP8SdhqrU

wait_a_minute 6y ago

:( Rest in peace DMX!

nsajko 6y ago

Honest question: why should I care? He seems to me like an immoral dude who gained success by popularizing crime and the "gangsta" "way of life". One of many, sadly.

FreedomToCreate 6y ago
Think it’s less about you caring and more about acknowledging, flaws and all, the impact on culture this individual had during their lifetime
tomjakubowski 6y ago
Why ask rhetorically "why should I care" instead of ignoring and moving on?
deleted 6y ago
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logicslave 6y ago
I agree, I'm not sure why people who glorify violence and killing are celebrated
Exmoor 6y ago
As a longtime DMX fan, he certainly did have his flaws, but in a world of braggadocious rappers he was one of the few who also took every opportunity to point out his flaws. He always seemed like he was doing his best to get over the mountain to a better place, but just kept losing his footing. There was certainly plenty of violence in his music, but I never came away with the impression that who he was or who he wanted to be.
okareaman 6y ago
It's one story of many posted on Hacker News for your consideration. You have the option of voting up, down and/or leaving a comment. No one is asking you to care about DMX. Your comment and belief that someone is asking you to care about DMX indicates to me that you would score high on a self-centeredness scale and low on an empathy scale.

haunter 6y ago

https://pagesix.com/2021/04/03/dmx-believed-to-be-in-grave-condition-after-overdose/ https://pagesix.com/2021/04/03/dmx-believed-to-be-in-grave-c... >One night after the duo “did a robbery one night… it was his birthday and we came back and split the money. I said, ‘Here you go, go get something nice for your birthday.’ So he came back with a blunt rolled up, and I’m counting the money, he pass[ed] the blunt.” >Holding back tears, he continued, “I hit the blunt and … I was no longer focused on the money. I’ve never felt like this, it just f–ked me up. I later found out that he laced the blunt with crack. Why would you do that to a child? He knew I looked up to him. Why would you do that to somebody who looks up to you? A monster was born. I wouldn’t do that to my worst enemy. Especially to someone that you supposedly love.” >“The person that I loved was a snake.”

k4ch0w 6y ago

That's sad man. RIP. It seemed like he was struggling with mental issues and addiction. God give me a sign is one of my favorites. Success, money and fame don't magically fix you as a human. They help, but the human condition afflicts us all.

laserdancepony 6y ago

So fitting for this website.

barnaclejive 6y ago
Can't tell if you are being sarcastic. DMX had issues, but he was a talented performer who produced art (music) that was relevent to many in the age group who read HN. If that isn't you and therefore you don't understand it, you are free to not click or comment.
- Dma54rhs 6y ago
  He was a homophobic recidivist. It's problematic to celebrate people like him.
  - xtracto 6y ago
    Alexi Laiho died not so long ago and I didnt see anything in news.ycombinator . Yet everytime some random rapper overdoses and dies I learn about it in this sci/tech news site. As someone that doesnt care about rap or similar type of music, I could care less about these people. Same as most people here couldnt care less about Mr Laiho.
    - plugger 6y ago
      Maybe this has to do more with nationality? HN is a US focused site after all.
- laserdancepony 6y ago
  I still can't comprehend why I should not comment if I don't have the same opinion as you. Is this the new internet everyone talks about? With these bubbles? Everyone having the same opinion around me and just circlejerk?

imajliv 6y ago

Having listened to his music quite alot in my teens, sad to see the man go. Just recently stumbled upon a documentary where he outlined the abuse/negligence he suffered as a child, kinda made me understand the contradictory messages of hsi music and apparent struggles.

Dmitriysz 6y ago

RIP legend