DMX set to undergo series of brain function tests to determine next steps as the rapper remains on life support in ICU following heart attack
DMX is set to undergo brain function and activity testing on Wednesday at the New York hospital he has resided at for the past five days We are just waiting on the doctors to tell us what the next steps are, revealed DMX s manager Steve Rifkind in a statement to People on Wednesday
The testing will dictate further decisions to be made by DMX s family
The rapper is currently in a coma and on life support after suffering a heart attach on Saturday
The rapper - real name Earl Simmons - underwent testing on Wednesday following his heart attack
A Thursday report claims DMX has not regained any brain function since he went into a coma
His family are said to be now faced with the agonizing decision to take him off life support
Longtime friend and former manager Steve Rifkind has been asked to fly to New York on Friday to be by the 50-year-old rapper s side
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During an interview with
Page Six, Flex opened up about how the industry treats artists, DMX’s troubled past, and the support shown on social media through photo uploads.
“People can find the picture… that they had with the person that’s going through a tragedy in 30 seconds,” said Flex, “but you haven’t called that person in 10 years.”
He added “Let me see the picture of you when you went afterwards to his house because you was so concerned. I never see that picture where they go to the house.
Nipsey Hussle passed away and every washed up rapper made a pilgrimage to LA to go to the Marathon store to take a picture or to get their cards swiped. Bro Nipsey needed that support when he was alive.”
Prayers for DMX: Hundreds gather outside New York hospital to join rapper’s family in emotional vigil as 50-year-old clings to life in ICU following heart attack
Hundreds gathered outside the White Plains Hospital in New York where rapper DMX is on life support after suffering from a heart attack
DMX s family, friends and fans crowded outside the hospital while chanting DMX! DMX! and crossing their arms in the shape of an X
Several of rapper DMX s children arrived in New York to visit their ailing father in the ICU, TMZ reported Monday
The outlet reported that DMX s condition is dire and that the visit could be goodbye for his 15 children
The children of rapper DMX have rushed to his bedside in the ICU to visit their father for what is thought to be a final goodbye as he remains on life support, TMZ reported on Monday.