DMX's Fiancée Pens Emotional Tribute: "Truly My Everything"

Desiree Lindstrom reflects on the first time she met DMX in an emotional tribute.

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The passing of DMX hit home for many who grew up listening to the Ruff Ryders MC. The rapper impacted the world in so many ways, whether it's through prayer, his music, or even the films that he starred in. More importantly, the stories that were shared by fans and friends about personal encounters with X offered a glimpse into how much he often put others before himself.

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Desiree Lindstrom, X's fiancée, was by his side at the time of his passing. After his passing, Krystal Kills of Black Ink Crew revealed that Lindstrom got an X tattoo on her arm in dedication to the rapper.

Lindstrom took to Instagram yesterday where she offered a glimpse into their relationship, beginning with the moment they met each other. "The first night we met and you held me close," she wrote alongside a picture of herself and DMX. "I knew I would never let go. I was lost in you and nothing else mattered. My best friend, my baby, my love...truly my everything. Thank you for us. Thank you for Exodus. Thank you God for Earl Simmons...forever X."

DMX passed away on April 9th at the age of 50-years-old at White Plains Hospital in New York after he was hospitalized from a heart attack. "Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end," a statement from his family read. "He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him. Earl's music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever. We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time."

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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.