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Celebrities and musicians share their sympathies after the death of hip-hop legend DMX

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Eve said "the heavens have gained an angel."

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Eve. Evan Agostini/Getty

Known as the first lady of DMX's Ruff Ryder's crew, Eve paid tribute to DMX on Instagram, saying he was full of "love and most of all loyalty."

A post shared by EVE @therealeve 🐾 (@therealeve)

Chance the Rapper tweeted out his respects.

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The Grammer winner took to Twitter to tell DMX to "rest in heaven."

Gabrielle Union said she and DMX bonded over "Golden Girls" reruns.

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Gabrielle Union. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

The actress posted a photo of herself with DMX on her Instagram and highlighted what they bonded over, including "our shared love of dogs, cold beers, 'Golden Girls' reruns, New Edition, and adventures."

A post shared by Gabrielle Union-Wade (@gabunion)

Method Man shared a photo of himself with DMX.

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Method Man. Getty

The Wu-Tang Clan member didn't just collaborate with DMX on several songs, they also shared the screen in the cult favorite 1998 movie "Belly."

Method Man paid his respects by sharing a photo of him and X, using the red "x" and broken heart emojis. 

A post shared by Method Man (@methodmanofficial)

Missy Elliot tweeted that DMX's "legacy lives on."

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Missy Elliot. Josh Brasted/FilmMagic via Getty Images

The hit-making producer and artist tweeted a moving tribute to X in which she said that his music touched so many.

Jada Pinkett Smith could only tweet DMX's name several times.

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Jada Pinkett Smith AP Images

The actress typed out DMX's name repeatedly with some heart emojis.

LeBron James called DMX a "legend."

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LeBron James. Jim Mone/AP

A legend of basketball took time out to pay his respects to another legend, as LeBron James tweeted a photo of X saying "rest in paradise."

Biz Markie tweeted that "no one radiated more agony, pain, and atomic energy" than DMX.

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Biz Markie. Shareif Ziyadat/Getty

The legendary rapper and DJ believes DMX is "the rawest rapper of all-time."

Halle Berry tweeted that this talent "meant so much to so many."

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Halle Berry. Gabe Ginsberg / Contributor / Getty Images

The Oscar-winner took to Twitter to pay her respects and sent her love to his family.

Nas posted a moving video of DMX on his Instagram.

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Nas. Scott Gries/AP

The rapper shared the lead in "Belly" with DMX and was close with him personally.

He posted a powerful video of DMX in his Instagram and wrote "God's poet. I love you."

A post shared by Nasir Jones (@nas)

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