DMX’s manager, Steve Rifkind has debunked rumours of the rapper’s death, saying he is still on life support, fighting to survive.
On April 3, MDB reported that the 50-year-old rapper was hospitalised and was in critical condition, following a heart attack suspected to be triggered by drug overdose.
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DMX’s manager Nakia Walker told New York Times on April 4 that DMX was in a “vegetative state.”
However, in recent development, a new round of neurological testing had not indicated any improvement in DMX’s condition. According to TMZ, the musician hadn’t gained any brain function, and is said to remain in a coma.
Amid this, rumours of DMX’s death began to trend on social media on April 8, with #RIPDMX trending on Twitter soon after as a close friend appeared to imply he had died.
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However, the rapper’s manager and long-time friend, Steve Rifkind shared a statement on Instagram saying that the rapper is still alive and on life support, adding that the family is expected to make a statement today, April 9.
Taking to Instagram, he shared a video where he said;
Everybody, please stop posting these rumours. DMX is still alive. Yes, he is on life support but please, it’s not helping anybody seeing these false rumours. Let the family relax for a night. You’ll be hearing a statement from the family sometime tomorrow. I’ve been with DMX for the past three years, so the only thing I ask is stop with the rumours. He’s still alive and he’s on life support.
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It has been claimed the rumours were sparked by DMX’s friend, comedian Luenell, when she paid tribute to the rapper.
She wrote; “It is over. My friend is gone. Soar w/ the [birds]. Join the best that ever did it. RIP….. DMX”, in a now-deleted Instagram story.
The star later removed this post and clarified her words in another story, explaining;
When your spirit leaves and your organs fail you, the body becomes just a shell. One becomes wrapped in the Lord’s arms. That’s what “I” call gone. I’m sorry to all.
DMX has been battling for his life in hospital for a week, with fans and famous faces rushing to offer their well wishes on social media.
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His family recently released a statement over his health issues, which read;
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. 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.
