As DMX remains in critical condition, a new update on the rapper indicated that he had to be revived three times by medical personnel, reportedly. According to ET, a source familiar with the situation told the outlet that medical staff “tried to revive him twice in the house, and revived him again in the hospital” in White Plains, New York.
via: The Root
“This is a very difficult time for the family,” the source told ET. “They are standing by his bedside, holding his hand and praying. They are really in prayer mode.” The source also said that the 50-year-old rapper-actor recently relapsed with his drug addiction and was also diagnosed with COVID-19. A rep for the family named Angelo Ellerbee told ET on Sunday that DMX is currently in critical condition noting, “He is in a medical state from which I don’t think he will recover,”
On Monday, DMX’s family and the Ruff Ryders To The Rescue Foundation organized a prayer vigil outside of the hospital in White Plains, N.Y., to honor and send well wishes to the “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” rapper. Hundreds of fans and peers attended the vigil on Monday evening.
People are outside of DMX’s hospital playing music ? pic.twitter.com/bDtOAGSJTh
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) April 5, 2021
Ruff Ryders bikers pulled up to the hospital to show love and support for DMXpic.twitter.com/lf2fQfZmIX
— Pigeons & Planes (@PigsAndPlans) April 4, 2021
In case you don’t know, here’s some Ruff Ryders history per their official website:
Ruff Ryders’ founders were initially famous for managing rappers DMX and The Lox who became multi-platinum stars for Def Jam Recordings and Bad Boy Records in the late-1990s. After DMX’s success, the management company started its own label imprint through Interscope Records, and had success with releases from female rapper Eve, former Bad Boy Records group The L.O.X. – the trio consisting of Jadakiss, Styles P and Sheek Louch, all of whom also released successful solo projects under the label, Drag-On, and Jin, winner of BET’s 106 & Park freestyle MC battle competition. The Deans’ nephew Swizz Beatz is the main producer for most of the acts on the roster.
“On Friday night, April 2nd, 2021, our brother, son, father, and colleague DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, was admitted to White Plains (NY) Hospital, facing serious health issues,” DMX’s family said in a statement, released earlier to ET. “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. Thank you.”
Praying.
