DMX Updates

4.5.21

DMX

Over the weekend we received heartbreaking news for the hip-hop community, that DMX was hospitalized and in a grave state. The 50 year-old legendary hip-hop artist reportedly suffered a drug overdose on Friday evening, causing a heart attack. DMX has been on life support in the hospital’s care, and family members are suggesting that things “are not looking good.”

According to DMX’s manager, he collapsed in his home around 11PM on Friday night, and was rushed to a hospital in White Plains, New York. Although at one point in time, he reported that DMX had come off of life support, we were almost immediately after told that this was false information. It has been reported that during the nurses time of attempting resuscitating DMX from his state, he lost a lot of oxygen and is having a hard time with any brain activity whatsoever. This is what is hindering the hope for the family of the artist.

The official statement from DMX’s team regarding the situation has been released, as follows.

"Last night Earl 'DMX' Simmons was rushed to the hospital after collapsing at home. At this time he remains in ICU in critical condition. Earl has been a warrior his entire life. This situation represents yet another road he must conquer." The rep goes on ... "The Simmons Family appreciates the overwhelming outpouring of heartfelt love, encouragement, support and prayers for Earl. Earl is someone whose life and music have been a source of inspiration and strength to so many people around the world. It is reassuring to see his fans return that same passion and energy to him during his time of need."

TMZ has reported that DMX’s mother and fiancé have been able to visit him while in the ICU, and his children were flying out in order to be with him, as well. On top of all of this, DMX’s label Ruff Ryders has truly showed out for him. Members of the Ruff Ryders Biker Gang have all showed up on their bikes, wearing their Ruff Ryder merch, with signs expressing their well wishes to DMX. This has of course begun a memorial for the immense amount of fans and loved ones DMX has in his corner.

Of course there have been an immense amount of artists showing their support and sending their prayers for DMX during these times. One of them, of course, being Snoop Dogg. We recently shared a celebration of music between DMX and Snoop Dogg during a Verzuz battle in July.

Thought DMX has lived a tough life up to this point in time, his music helped him through all the pain. Just as it does to his fans. We are not ready to loose another one, so we will keep updated as the story unfolds, and continue to send our prayers and well wishes to DMX and his family.