Legendary rapper, Earl “DMX” Simmons, 50, was rushed to an undisclosed White Plains, NY Hospital around 11pm EST on Friday, April 2nd, after suffering cardiac arrest. As of April 4th, he remains in ICU on life support in the ultimate battle for his life. We are all praying, hoping, and wishing that our big dog pulls through this trial and prevails on his road to recovery. Peace to his family, friends, and faithful fans.
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Updates via TMZ:
10:25 PM EST: We just got an official statement from DMX’s rep … “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.”
8:40 PM EST: A family member of X’s tells TMZ … his children are flying in to see him.
8:20 PM EST: A family member of X’s tells TMZ … paramedics tried resuscitating him for 30 minutes, and during that time he was deprived of oxygen. Doctors told the family the lack of oxygen severely impacted X’s brain. One family source said, “It’s not looking good.”
