Rapper DMX has been hospitalised and is in a critical condition after suffering an overdose. Video / Getty
US rapper DMX is reportedly in hospital in serious condition, after a heart attack.
An update from his lawyer says he has now been taken off life support (as of Sunday morning, NZ time) and is breathing on his own again.
"We are concerned. It would be disingenuous of meto suggest that I'm not a worried man at this particular point," Murray Richman, the rapper's lawyer, said.
DMX has reportedly been taken off life support and is breathing on his own, according to his lawyer. Keep praying 🙏 pic.twitter.com/jYqyuCzZUA
Reports state the heart attack was triggered by an overdose and his prognosis is not good. Photo / Getty Images
Celebrities have taken to social media to send their well wishes to the 50-year-old rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons.
Today is 4/3/21 - it’s only right that we celebrate the talent and genius of my brother @DMX on the 4,3,2,1 song. We Love you X get well fast. 🙏🏾✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/2YejrFdo5E