DMXis in the hospital following a drug overdose, according toTMZ.
The rapper, 50 — whose real name is Earl Simmons — reportedly had an overdose, which triggered a heart attack, at his home around 11 p.m. local time on Friday.
TMZ reported that the “X Gon' Give It to Ya” hitmaker was taken to a hospital in White Plains, New York, where he remains in the critical care unit.
Sources told TMZ that the rapper has “some brain activity” while another said he is in a “vegetative state.”
When reached for comment, DMX’s representatives confirmed toBillboardthat the rapper is currently hospitalized, but did not provide any other details on his condition.
DMX’s attorney Murray Richman toldNBC New Yorkthat the artist suffered a heart attack but Richman said he did not know what caused it.
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After news of his hospitalization was made public, several stars and musicians expressed thoughts and prayers on social media.
Eric B, who makes up one-half of the rap duo Eric B. & Rakim, posted animageof himself and DMX on Instagram. “Please pray for my brother DMX,” he wrote, adding the hashtag, “#DMXhospitalized.”
Rick Ross also sent a heartwarming message to DMX in a post shared to hisInstagram Story, telling his followers, “Prayers up for DMX the legend, let’s put that in the sky.”
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“Prayers up for my brother DMX…“Ja Ruletweetedalongside an array of praying hand emojis, asMissy Elliotshared a photograph of the rapper andwrote, “Prayers for DMX and his family,” alongside her post.
“Nothing but positive vibes and healing prayers to my friend #DMX …“Loni Lovesaid.
Jersey ShorestarPaul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchioadded: “Damn Prayers Up For #dmx The Legend Right Now.”
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DMX has been open about his struggle with drug addiction throughout the years.
In 2017, DMX canceled a series of planned performances to reenter a rehabilitation facility, according toRolling Stone.
“It is important right now that he take some time off to focus on his health so that he can be a better father, friend and entertainer,” DMX’s manager Pat Gallo said in a statement at the time.
DMX returned to rehab in 2019, shortly after he wasreleased from prisonontax evasion charges.
In anInstagram postshared in October that year, a statement read, “In his ongoing commitment to putting family and sobriety first, DMX has checked himself into a rehab facility,” adding, “He apologizes for his cancelled [sic] shows and thanks his fans for their continued support.”
source: people.com
