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\"Gods Poet. I Love You,\" rapper Nas wrote in an Instagram post.

\"Rest in Heaven DMX,\" wrote Chance the Rapper.

\"DMX. His gift meant so much to so many,\" tweeted actress Halle Berry. \"Sending love to his family.\"

DMX. 🕊 His gift meant so much to so many. Sending love to his family.

— Halle Berry (@halleberry) April 9, 2021

\"RIP DMX,\" actress Viola Davis wrote on Twitter. \"I pray for the comfort of your children and loved ones.\"

Author Ibram X. Kendi shared a personal message on Twitter about DMX's influence on his teenage years.

\"DMX helped me locate my inner self as a teenager,\" the author wrote. \"I hope he's now able to locate the inner spirit of eternity. Rest forever, X. We will miss you dearly.\"

\"Saturday Night Live\" cast member Chris Redd shared how DMX impacted his youth.

\"My childhood and love for music would not have been the same without this man,\" wrote Redd. \"DMX was easily my favorite artist growing up. I had every album, every ruff Ryder song, followed any artist he endorsed. Man....RIP the dog. There will never be another like him.\"

My childhood and love for music would not have been the same without this man. DMX was easily my favorite artist growing up. I had every album, every ruff Ryder song, followed any artist he endorsed. Man....RIP the dog. There will never be another like him. pic.twitter.com/2fp2S695Az

— Chris Redd (@Reddsaidit) April 9, 2021

Athletes also took to social media to share their condolences. Many of DMX's hit songs were blasted at stadiums, games and in locker rooms, leaving a memorable impact on the sports world.

LeBron James shared his condolences, tweeting, \"X 4L!! Rest In Paradise LEGEND!!\"

❌4L!! Rest In Paradise LEGEND!! 🐕🐕 pic.twitter.com/Y0m0DVl5Up

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 9, 2021

\"Icon. RIP DMX,\" wrote NBA player Trae Young.

\"A Hip hop icon like no other, RIP,\" tweeted NFL player Adrian Peterson.

A Hip hop icon like no other

RIP 🖤 https://t.co/RChXorTzq7

— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) April 9, 2021

Former NFL wide receiver Torrey Smith shared on Twitter how DMX influenced his \"love for dogs.\"

\"RIP DMX! My love for dogs was influenced by him. His lyrics also made me feel like I could get through anything!\" he said. \"I'm glad that he was able to receive his roses recently. His mental health struggle was documented for all of us to see and learn from. Prayers up for his family.\"

\"RIP DMX,\" tweeted NBA player Isaiah Thomas.

DMX's influence even expanded internationally. British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton shared a heartfelt message online saying that he was \"devastated to wake up to the death of DMX.\"

I'm devastated to wake up to the death of DMX. I grew up listening to him, his words and stories got me through some difficult times as a kid and I'm so grateful for his wisdom and light. Gone too soon but I hope on to a more peaceful place. Rest in peace DMX pic.twitter.com/yu6lWmqWfe

— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) April 9, 2021

\"I grew up listening to him, his words and stories got me through some difficult times as a kid and I'm so grateful for his wisdom and light,\" he tweeted. \"Gone too soon but I hope on to a more peaceful place. Rest in peace DMX.\"

DMX's family has not yet released information about a memorial service, but according to a statement, it will be announced when details are finalized.

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