From The Desk Of Yonkers Newswire Editor Brian Harrod: DMX fans gather outside #White Plains hospital as he remains in intensive care after drug overdose and heart attack.

 

From The Desk Of Yonkers Newswire Editor Brian Harrod..... DMX fans gather outside #White Plains hospital as he remains in intensive care after drug overdose and heart attack Fans of US rapper DMX rallied outside the White Plains Hospital Previously, DMX has been open about his use of illegal drugs and has spoken about entering rehab in 2019 after serving time in federal prison on a tax fraud conviction. “In his ongoing commitment to putting family and sobriety first, DMX has checked himself into a rehab facility. He apologises for his cancelled shows and thanks his fans for their continued support.” said a statement at the time. https://www.facebook.com/groups/482457238523243/permalink/3349501778485427/ DMX UPDATE: #Yonkers Rapper DMX’s family members are asking for prayers as the famed rapper is in a “vegetative state” following a drug overdose and heart attack. PEOPLE MAGAZINE: “We ask that you please keep Earl/DMX and us in your thoughts, wishes, and prayers as well as respect our privacy as we face these challenges,” the family of the #MountVernon born rapper (Birth Name - Earl Simmons).... https://people.com/music/dmx-family-speaks-out-about-his-serious-health-issues-hospitalization/ RUFF RIDERS VIDEO: Bikers have gathered around White Plains Hospital in Westchester where the 50-year-old “X Gon’ Give It to Ya” rapper remains on life support and plan to hold a prayer vigil on Monday. https://twitter.com/LisaEvers/status/1378781408747982849 BUZZ FEED: DMX is currently in a “vegetative state,” his manager, Nakia Walker says “We’re just praying,” Walker said, noting that some of his family members have been allowed to visit the Yonkers native in the hospital. Walker says that the “What’s My Name” performer is “still in the same condition — in a vegetative state, with lung and brain failure and no brain activity.” DMX’s lawyer, Murray Richman, further told the New York Times that the rapper had lived a “difficult life” and used music as an outlet. https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ikrd/dmx-hospital-unresponsive-life-support DMX made his breakthrough in 1998 with his first studio album, It’s Dark and Hell is Hot, which debuted at No1 on the Billboard 200. The multiplatinum selling album was anchored by several hits including Ruff Ryders’ Anthem, Get At Me Dog and Stop Being Greedy. The rapper had four other chart-topping albums: ...And Then There Was X, Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood, The Great Depression and Grand Champ. He has released seven albums and earned three Grammy nominations. In July 2020 Simmons faced off against Snoop Dogg in a rap battle on the Verzuz online platform which drew more than 500,000 viewers. https://www.facebook.com/groups/482457238523243/permalink/3349501778485427/