DMX In Vegetative State Following Drug Overdose

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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.

DMX In Vegetative State Following Drug Overdose
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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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