Famous Dex Enters Rehab After Release From Jail: Report

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The rapper was reportedly released last week and headed straight to a treatment facility.

The ups and downs of Famous Dex's legal issues have been ongoing for years. The rapper has been quite candid about his personal struggles, especially those pertaining to substance abuse. Dex's road to recovery has been a bumpy one, filled with arrests, relapses, and rehabilitation. In some cases, Dex surfaced with video updates where he speaks about his sobriety, but unfortunately, like millions of others, he continued to struggle.

Following a domestic violence charge, Famous Dex was sentenced to one year in jail back in September 2021. Within days, Dex was released, but months later, he found himself behind bars once again.


In January 2022, Dex was reportedly arrested for violating the protective order set in place by his ex-girlfriend. Then, in June, TMZ reports that he was back in jail again for the same infraction. Today (September 13), the outlet stated that Dex "was released from L.A. County jail last week," and it seems that the first stop for the rapper was rehab.

There didn't seem to be one particular reason why Dex reportedly went to rehab this time around as TMZ claims it was for "overall wellness." Dex is said to be in the facility until sometime in November, and while it is unclear what his plans may be after that, his supporters have been rallying around him.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming the Co-Head of Original Content. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, and Amy Luciani—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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