Rapper DMX has been admitted to the hospital after suffering a drug overdose at his home, according to reports.
By Joseph Gamp
The 50-year-old rap artist is believed to be in grave condition after reportedly suffering a heart attack and is now in critical care, TMZ reported Saturday.
The publication cites the source as saying the drug overdose had triggered a heart attack.
He captioned the image: “Please pray for my brother DMX,” along with the hashtag #DMXhospitalized
DMX has reportedly struggled with drug addiction throughout his adult life – and has openly addressed the issues within his songs.
In 2016 Page Six reported DMX stopped breathing and had no pulse after suffering a drug overdose in a Westchester, New York parking lot.
DMX believed to be in grave condition after overdose, heart attack https://t.co/y1udlxZcsX pic.twitter.com/aNLlX9oQ1D
— New York Post (@nypost) April 3, 2021
Luckily, a medic on hand administered Narcan, an anti-opioid used to reverse the effects of a heroin overdose, according to police.
The rapper became “semiconscious” and was rushed to a nearby hospital where he received treatment.
This is a breaking story. More to come.
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