What You Need To Know About DMX And Aaliyah's Relationship

Although DMX and Aaliyah never explored a romance with one another, DMX shared with Billboard how highly he thought of the young star. "She had a presence on TV that was incredible," he explained. "It was sexy but kind of gangster."

After hitting it off on the set of Romeo Must Die, DMX took Aaliyah to Mount Vernon and Yonkers in New York, where they filmed the music video for "Come Back in One Piece." Looking back on their time together on set, DMX said Aaliyah "was easy to talk to and down to earth" and noted that she made him feel comfortable both with her, and with himself. "That's one hell of a combination," he admitted. Nearly two decades after Aaliyah's death, fans are now grieving DMX's own death.

His family released a statement following the tragic announcement, per Newsweek, which read, "Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. 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. Please respect our privacy as we grieve the loss of our brother, father, uncle and the man the world knew as DMX. We will share information about his memorial service once details are finalized."