DMX’s legacy continues to live on — not only through his music but through the powerful efforts of his daughter, Sonovah Hillman Jr.
Just after the second anniversary of her father’s passing, Sonovah paid tribute to DMX at his gravesite in Yonkers, New York, where he was laid to rest following his tragic death on April 9, 2021. The legendary Ruff Ryders rapper, born Earl Simmons, died after a heart attack caused by a cocaine overdose that left him in a vegetative state for seven days.
Sonovah shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, showing herself standing beside her father’s flower-covered tombstone, wearing an “X” T-shirt.
“Couldn’t pull up to yo city and not see you. Hey daddy,” she captioned the photo.
DMX’s Legacy Lives Through His Daughter’s Mission
DMX’s headstone features an angel-winged portrait of the late rapper, the title “The Legend,” and a powerful Bible verse: Isaiah 54:17 — “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper.”
Though she was only 8 years old when her father passed, Sonovah is now 10 and already making an incredible impact. She’s made it her mission to raise awareness about substance abuse and how addiction affects families, especially children.
A Docuseries to Raise Awareness About the Opioid Crisis
In January, Sonovah launched a GoFundMe campaign to create a four-part docuseries, aiming to get it on Netflix, Hulu, and other major platforms. The project focuses on the devastating effects of the fentanyl and opioid crisis across all communities.
In a heartfelt YouTube video, she said:
“I lost my aunt and uncle to a drug overdose and my dad to addiction. Fentanyl is affecting every gender, race, class, and age group.”
She hopes the docuseries will create a safe space for kids like her to express their feelings and better understand addiction.
“It’s a disease… It’s hurtful and it’s hard. We deal with parents coming home late, not being around. It makes us feel neglected and lonely.”
Visiting Rehab Centers to Learn More
After her father’s death, Sonovah asked her mother if she could visit a rehabilitation center to learn more about what her father went through. A facility in Oakland welcomed her in.
“I heard my dad talk about rehab in interviews. I wanted to experience it and understand it better,” she said.
She added that many people at the center were dealing with deep trauma — something she wants to highlight in her docuseries to help others heal.
