Rapper DMX's Family Speaks Out Following Overdose & Are Planning a Prayer Vigil

Legendary rapper DMX is set to be remembered in a touching memorial, attended by his family and close friends. The New York native, who grew up in Yonkers, will be memorialized as a loving father and incredible visionary in the music industry at the April 24 memorial, held at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn. The service comes just a few weeks after the legendary rapper died on April 9 at the age of 50.

Sales and streams of DMX's music have surged in the UK as fans pay tribute to the hip-hop icon, OfficialCharts.com can reveal.

NEW YORK -- Reaction to the death of Grammy-nominated rapper DMX, who died Friday at 50.— “Earl Simmons was a wonderful, caring father, and a sensitive, thoughtful man. Unfortunately, Dark Man X took over and ran amok, tormented and struggling to find the light.

DMX dies days after being rushed to the hospital in critical condition. The New York native rapper, born Earl Simmons, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021, at the White Plains Hospital in White Plains, New York, one week after suffering a heart attack.

Rest in peace. DMX died on Friday, April 9, after his April 2 overdose, Us Weekly confirms.

NEW YORK -- DMX’s longtime New York-based lawyer, Murray Richman, said the rapper was on life support Saturday evening at White Plains Hospital.“He had a heart attack. He’s quite ill,” Richman said.Richman said he could not confirm reports that DMX, 50, overdosed on drugs and was not sure what caused the heart attack.“I’m very sad about it, extremely sad.

DMX's family members and supporters gathered for a prayer vigil on Monday outside of the New York hospital where he remained on life support. The 50-year-old rap legend was admitted to the hospital on Friday, following a heart attack.

DMX was hospitalised following a heart attack – reportedly as a result of a drugs overdose – on Friday. In a statement over the weekend, his family confirmed that he was in a “critical condition”, although initially there was some confusion about his status.News of the heart attack was first reported by TMZ on Saturday, which revealed that the rapper had been admitted to an intensive care unit in New York on Friday night.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Supporters and family of the rapper DMX chanted his name and offered up prayers Monday outside the New York hospital where he remained on life support.The 50-year-old was admitted to the hospital on Friday, following a heart attack.The crowd outside White Plains Hospital called “DMX! DMX!" and when urged to by the main speaker, crossed their arms in the shape of an X.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fans of rapper DMX announced a prayer vigil to be held on Monday outside a suburban New York hospital just days after reports the musician and actor suffered a heart attack during a drug overdose. "Prayer for DMX" was set for 5 p.

where DMX remains on life support.The rapper’s family said in an email seen by AP that the vigil will be held outside White Plains Hospital at 5pm ET (10pm BST). DMX is currently in a serious condition following a heart attack on Friday (April 2).A representative for DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmonds, said in a statement over the weekend: “The Simmons Family appreciates the overwhelming outpouring of heartfelt love, encouragement, support and prayers for Earl.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorA prayer vigil for DMX will take place outside the hospital in White Plains, New York, where the rapper remains on life support. The event will take place Monday beginning at 5 p.m.

DMX’s family spoke out about the rapper’s condition after he was hospitalized and fell into a coma over the weekend.  The 50-year-old rapper’s family issued a brief statement about his condition while announcing that a prayer vigil will take place on Monday outside the New York hospital where he remains on life support after suffering a heart attack.  "On Friday night, April 2nd, 2021, our brother, son, father, and colleague DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, was admitted to White Plains (NY)

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