DMX remains in a hospital in White Plains, New York, where he was rushed after a heart attack late Friday night, said the rapper’s longtime New York attorney Murray Richman.
Richman didn’t say whether DMX suffered a drug overdose, multiple outlets reported.
“We’re concerned,” Richman told PIX 11 News. “It would be insincere to say that I am not a concerned man at this point.”
“I’m very sad about it, extremely sad. He’s like my son, ”Richman said, according to the Associated Press. “He’s just a great person, a great entertainer, a great person. And so much to offer, so much to say. Not the ordinary rapper. A person of great depth. “
DMX was born in Mount Vernon and grew up in Yonkers criminal, legal and personal issues in recent years.
In 2016, the Yonkers police and Empress Ambulance DMX first responders saved the life after the rapper was found lifeless outside a Yonkers hotel.
Celebrities and friends of DMX used social media to offer their prayers and support to the rapper.
Rick ross shared a video on Instagram Stories asking followers to pray for “DMX the legend”.
Gabrielle Union tweeted: “Please pray, send healing energy, whatever positive mood you can for #DMX.”
The Ruff Ryders rapper has fought drug addiction in the past and last went into rehab in 2019 spend a year in prison for tax evasion.
“In its ongoing commitment to focus on family and sobriety, DMX checked into a rehab facility,” said a statement on DMX’s Instagram at the time. “He apologizes for his canceled shows and thanks his fans for their continued support.”
DMX is known for his acting role in “Romeo Must Die” and for hits like “X Gon ‘Give It to Ya” (2003), “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” (1997) and “Party Up (Up in Here)”. (1999). The nickname “DMX” stands for his full stage name “Dark Man X”.
DMX last fought against rapper colleague Snoop Dogg on Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s popular web series “Verzuz” in July 2020.
Contributors: AP
