DMX overdose news: Some of rapper’s 15 kids hold vigil after dad ‘had to be revived three times’

SOME of DMX’s 15 children are holding an emotional vigil for their dad after the rapper reportedly had to be revived three times.

The famed musician – whose real name is Earl Simmons – is thought to have suffered a heart attack triggered by an overdose and has remained in a critical condition as his family hope for a recovery.

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DMZ was left in a “vegetative state” and on life support at a White Plains Hospital in New York where, due to Covid-19 restrictions, only one of his kids can see him at a time.

Citing a source, ET reported how medics “tried to revive him twice in the house, and revived him again in the hospital” but there was no change to his condition as of 12pm ET on Monday.

The insider said: “This is a very difficult time for the family. They are standing by his bedside, holding his hand and praying. They are really in prayer mode.”

Famous friends like Nas asked for “prayers for my brother” on Instagram as DMZ battles for his life after a long struggle with substance abuse and also, contracting Covid-19.

The New York Post noted that the Covid-19 restrictions could mean 15 individual visits from the children DMX once described as “flesh of his flesh.”

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He reportedly has 15 kids with nine different women, he once confirmed to “The Breakfast Club.

“Some of them have met others. I ain’t a total piece of s–t,” he said. “I ain’t have kids in the same county. Yeah, I slipped up. I got a few in New York; I got a few in Cali.”

Speaking to GQ, DMX previously explained the meaning behind the tattoo on his neck. “Exodus 1:7. It says, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and your children will inherit the world.’”

Hundreds of his family, friends, fiancee, kids and fans gathered at the facility where he’s still fighting for his life yesterday.

The 50-year-old’s fiancee, Desiree, his ex-wife Tashera Simmons, who he has 4 kids with, Yadira Borrego, who he has children with as well as some of his kids, including his sons, Xavier and Exodus were all in attendance.

Staffers inside flocked to the windows holding up “X” sign during Monday night’s prayer vigil is just the latest showing of love for the rapper.

The news comes after DMX fans held a vigil outside the New York hospital as the rapper remained on life support after “his overdose triggered a heart attack”.

The family of the rapper had announced in an email on Sunday that the vigil will be held outside the hospital from 5pm and asked that fans keep the rapper in their “thoughts, wishes and prayer.”

In an email seen by AP, the family said: “On Friday night, April 2nd, 2021, our brother, son, father and colleague DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, was admitted to White plains (NY) Hospital, facing serious health issues.

“We ask that you please keep Earl/DMX and us in your thoughts, wishes and prayers as well as respect our privacy as we face these challenges.”

A second email confirmed that the rapper is still in a coma and was currently using a ventilator.

Earlier on Saturday, TMZ had reported that the “Where the Hood At” rapper was in a critical condition after an overdose at his home at around 11pm on Friday night.

A source told TMZ he was in a “vegetative state,” while another claimed the Harlem-born musician has “some brain activity.”

However, his attorney Murray Richman would not confirm to TMZ that the heart attack had been caused by an overdose.

“I refuse to vouch for that because I have no personal knowledge,” Richman said.

Information first started to circulate when famed NY rapper Eric B shared an image of himself and DMX.

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.

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. 

The following month, he entered in to a drug rehab program.