DMX In Vegetative State Following Drug Overdose

BYAlexander ColeUpdated on September 26, 2022111.3K Views

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DMX suffered an overdose on Friday and was rushed to hospital.

Sad news is coming out of the world of hip-hop today as it was confirmed by TMZ that legendary rapper DMX suffered an overdose on Friday night. The incident occurred at 11 PM last night and he was immediately rushed to the hospital following a heart attack sustained by the overdose. According to TMZ, the hospital is in White Plains, New York and as it stands, doctors are worried that he might not make it.

In fact, it is being reported that he is in a vegetative state and that he has only a little bit of brain activity right now. This is extremely sad news and it's something that has many fans and colleagues issuing prayers for an artist who will always be a legend in the minds of many.

DMX In Vegetative State Following Drug Overdose

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This is still a developing story and for now, misinformation continues to hit social media. Some fans were claiming that the rapper was dead, although this is not true. It's important to stay vigilant when it comes to sensitive news such as this.

Regardless, this is devastating news and we are sending prayers to DMX and his family during this difficult time. We will continue to update you as this story develops.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.