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His family is facing tough decisions moving forward.
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Brain activity tests administered on DMX have reportedly revealed that he has yet to regain brain function.
According to TMZ, on Wednesday (April 7), the 50-year-old rapper underwent a series of tests showing a lack of improvement in brain activity since he was first rushed to the hospital on April 2.
His family is allegedly grappling with the difficult decision over whether to take X, born Earl Simmons, off life support.
The three-time Grammy nominee currently remains in a coma at White Plains Hospital in New York.
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Veteran American rapper Earl Simmons popularly known by his stage name DMX has died at the age of 50, AP reports.
Last Friday, TMZ reported that DMX had been hospitalised in critical condition, after he suffered a heart attack that was preceded by an apparent drug overdose.
On April 4, his former manager Nakia Walker told the New York Times on April 4 that DMX was in a “vegetative state.”
Yesterday TMZ reported that a new round of neurological testing had not indicated any improvement in DMX’s condition.
DMX sold millions of records and was the first musician whose first four albums debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard chart.
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DMX has died at the age of 50.
The late rapper s family announced his passing in a statement on Friday (April 9). We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50-years-old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days, the statement read. Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him. Earl’s music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever. We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time. Please respect our privacy as we grieve the loss of our brother, father, uncle and the man the world knew as DMX.