The situation is not look good for DMX after he was hospitalised following a drug overdose at his home on Friday 2 April 2021.

According to the latest update from TMZ, a family member has revealed that paramedics attempted to resuscitate DMX (50) for over 30 minutes once they arrived at his home.

The prolonged oxygen deprivation severely impacted the veteran rappers brain, and he’s currently on life support and critical conditions and the situation is not looking good.

Subsequently, DMX’s children are flying into White Plains to be by aside,.

A hashtag #ripDMX trended on Twitter for most of Saturday April 3 prompting the family to issue the following statement:

We are issuing this statement to combat all the false and misleading reports that are circulating on social media.

Earl Simmons was rushed to the hospital after collapsing at home, at this time he remains in the ICU in critical condition.

Earl has been a warrior his entire life, this situation represents yet another road, he must cross.

The Simmons Family appreciates the overwhelming outpouring of heartfelt love, encouragement, support and prayers for Earl.

Earl is someone whose life and music has 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.

It was no secret that DMX had struggled with substance abuse issues throughout his life, after serving roughly one year at the Gilmore Federal Correctional Institute for tax evasion.

He checked himself into rehab in October 2019.

During a recent interview, DMX talked about his forthcoming album, which features the locks Grizelda the late Pop Smoke, Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg and more.

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