The mother of late singer Aaliyah released a statement following the unfortunate passing of DMX, offering her condolences.

On Friday, Diane Haughton wrote on Instagram that she had immense gratitude for her daughter’s former collaborator and good friend.

“Earl, you had and still have a heart of gold,” she said. “You and Baby Girl will meet again with all the beautiful people we have lost. Will never forget your kindness. NEVER! Blessings to your family! Eternally!”

Aaliyah, who tragically died in an airplane crash in 2001, and DMX grew as friends as their careers evolved past their respective music endeavors. They starred in the 2000 action film Romeo Must Die and worked together on the popular song “Back In One Piece.”

Hours after the rapper’s death was announced, Aaliyah began trending on social media as fans from around the world clamored to the emotional poem he recited for the rising starlet in the video for her song “I Miss You.” The video tribute also featured appearances from her friends and collaborators like Lil Kim, Missy Elliot and Queen Latifah.

As Blavity previously reported, the 50-year-old rapper was hospitalized last week after a heart attack that was triggered by a drug overdose. Sources close to him said he was in a "vegetative state" and doctors cautioned that he might not survive the ordeal.

On Wednesday, he underwent a series of brain functionality and activity tests to help his family make medical decisions regarding his health, People reported.

Earlier this week, members of the Ruff Ryders bike club organized a large vigil to celebrate and honor the rapper born Earl Simmons.

During a 2019 interview with GQ, DMX revealed that he has read the entire Bible three times and named his son Exodus in honor of the biblical chapter. During the pandemic, X even hosted a virtual Bible study session.

Following the rapper's death, fans flocked to Twitter to remember his Verzuz battle featuring Snoop Dogg as one of the most heartfelt moments of the series.  In the July event, both rappers approached the opportunity as a chance to uplift and support each other. They shared a performance space, prayed together and celebrated each other's songs.

"This is the way I will remember him. With friends, having fun, blessing the world. Thankful to @verzuzonline for giving us this opportunity to see him one last time,” a fan tweeted.

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