Musicians & fans lament as rapper DMX hospitalized in ‘grave condition’ after overdose, heart attack
Grammy nominated rapper DMX has seen an outpouring of support from fans, as reports indicate the ‘Lord Give Me a Sign’ musician is in “grave condition” after a drug overdose that led to a heart attack.
DMX, real name Earl Simmons, has been admitted to a hospital in New York and is in critical condition, according to a report from TMZ. Sources close to the rapper say he is in a “vegetative state” and doctors have warned that he may not make it.
The 50-year-old rapper suffered an overdose from a drug that has not yet been identified and this caused a heart attack. DMX has long spoken about his struggles with drugs, specifically crack cocaine. He has entered rehab multiple times, including in 2019 when he reportedly feared his sobriety was slipping.
Also on rt.com Cher ridiculed for claiming she ‘could’ve HELPED’ George Floyd had she ‘been there’ – told ‘singing songs doesn’t erase racism’Fellow artists have been showing support for DMX, getting several terms related to the rapper’s condition trending on social media, including “Prayers for DMX.”
“It's killing me to hear about @dmx. That's my big brother, mentor, boss, and inspiration. All the prayers I can handle are his now,” rapper Word One, who has worked under DMX’s Bloodline label, tweeted.
“DMX is a unique voice. Pray so it won’t be silenced,” actor Wendell Pierce added, posting video of the rapper performing at the 1999 Woodstock festival to a massive crowd.
DMX is a unique voice. Pray so it won’t be silenced pic.twitter.com/RblOXI8k2n
— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) April 3, 2021
Rick Ross sending prayers to DMX 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/aRwSg5plzi
— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) April 3, 2021
Prayers for DMX and his family🙏🏾💜 pic.twitter.com/NhKIx0aAyj
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) April 3, 2021
Fans have also been showing support for the star, with many pushing back against the term “RIP DMX” trending prematurely.
Ya'll really tweeting RIP DMX while this man still fighting for his life 🤦🏾♂️and yall wonder why no one like you
— Mello 🚀 (@_1ChiefRocka) April 3, 2021
DMX is fighting for his life and some y’all already putting him as “dead” cause it says “grave”condition. Listen, he can still pull through. Miracles do happen so PLEASE refrain from saying he’s “dead” or “rip”. DMX ALWAYS had fight in him so Please STFU with that talk!
— MellyMel320 🇭🇹 (@MellyMel_320) April 3, 2021
When I find the person who started the RIP DMX trend pic.twitter.com/MhFUfCr3FN
— DiamondVert (@_4KOTA) April 3, 2021
Though he’s mostly made headlines in recent years for his legal and personal struggles, DMX, who is the father of fifteen children, remains one of the most successful rappers in the industry. He was a staple for the famous Ruff Ryders label early in his career and has numerous chart-topping hits like ‘Slippin’,’ ‘X Gonna Give It to You,’ and ‘One More Road to Cross.’
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