The Hip Hop community has been holding its collective breath waiting on the results from DMX’s recent brain function test.
According to TMZ, the Ruff Ryders legend underwent a battery of tests on Wednesday (April 7) to determine how much brain damage had been done during the 30 minutes he was without oxygen following a reported drug overdose and subsequent heart attack last week.
Now, the Simmons family reportedly has a difficult decision to make. The results of the tests arrived on Thursday (April 8) and showed DMX hasn’t regained any brain function over the last six days.
Manager Steve Rifkind previously stated “the family would determine what’s best from there,” so they’re likely meeting with doctors and specialists in order to determine the best route to take.
The veteran rapper was rushed to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at White Plains Hospital in White Plains, New York on Friday (April 2) and immediately put on life support in a “vegetative state.”
Soon, an egregious Twitter hashtag suggesting DMX had died started making the rounds and a source close to the family reportedly said, “We are issuing this statement to combat all the false and misleading reports that are circulating on social media. Last night Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons was rushed to the hospital after collapsing at home. At this time he remains in ICU in critical condition. Earl has been a warrior his entire life. This situation represents yet another road he must cross.”
DMX To Reportedly Undergo Critical Brain Function Test That Could Determine His Outcome
Making matters worse, conflicting reports about a positive COVID-19 test began circulating earlier this week, adding even more confusion to DMX’s precarious medical situation.
An army of DMX’s peers have offered their support and well wishes to their longtime brother, including LL COOL J, Busta Rhymes, Ice-T, Ice Cube and Ruff Ryders label mate Eve.
HipHopDX continues to send our love to DMX and his family.
Earl has to pull through….he has been my top 5 since always. He has been so good at being raw talking about difficult things through story. I really hope he pulls through. Every time I see a story update on here I’m worried. Come on X, it ain’t your time yet.
HonestBob, unfortunately you have to be honest here as well. I want to hope and wish like everyone but 30 minutes without oxygen to the brain is a death sentence. DMX is already gone mate. It’s just a matter of time before family has doctors pull the plug. I don’t want to be a hater or anything because I love X but you have to face reality. He’s going to die.
It only takes 4 – 6 minutes of cutting oxygen to the brain for someone to die. Sometimes if it’s like 3 or 4 minutes the person will come out a vegetable at best.. we are talking 30 minutes here….
Unfortunately we are going to see that headline you and I have been dreading and we are going to see it soon. LONG LIVE X
I know man, I know. So much for god having his back huh?
God makes decisions on behalf of conflicted men, to provide peace only realised through hindsight. X’s influence down here was always to ensure his place up there. He gave his heart to God a long, long time ago, I know X would be ok with how this has turned out. I just hope he knew how loved he was.
I respect this comment.
I love this comment. The Gospel Truth
I wouldn’t take it so far as to say something to play down spirituality with his situation. X is a devout man despite his demons so he probably wouldn’t agree (not that I know him). I’d say God had his back for a long time to allow him to achieve his heights, never be forgotten by his fans and continously have chances.
Pull through? Theres barely any brain function. We all just have to accept that hes gone. RIP X
That is really fucked up. It’s all my childhood right there. X for life.
This just sucks. Every bit of it.
Don’t pull the plug on our guy
Don’t put a plug on my man God has a miracle he’s going to wake up he’s going to be fine they just talking right now DMX is going to be all right here 5 hours have been he’s want to go as angels he’s one of God’s children we all are but he’s special don’t pull the plug just have faith he’s going to wake up he’s probably down at kicking Damian ass for doing this s*** don’t put the plug on it he’s a fighter if you know DMX like I know DMX grew up with it he’ll fight her he got to have the last punch no matter what and pulling the plug he’s not going to get that last punch y’all going to do it so let him do it his way if he said he wants to go he’ll go but right now he’s still fighting he’s getting his strength so hold on bear with it he’s going to come through and Jesus name I know this love give him a sign that he’s going to come through Jesus name amen
I think you are the one who might be one drugs. 30 plus mins of no oxygen to the brain has never happened period. Even if he lived, it wouldn’t be long until he’d eventually succumb to pneumonia or bronchitis due to the compromised immune system from being in a coma. If he was able to at least move and had at least shown a bit of brain activity in 6 days then yes but there’s been none. His soul is trapped in a hollowed vessel, even his loved ones know that he’s won’t ever be at peace being a burden to them like that. He was religious enough to understand that. Would you keep him here for your own selfish reasons or if he’s suffering would you end it and let him rest and take his place with God.
I cant believe this right now. This is such a sad story. I’m still praying for you X. You are such a great talent!!!
At least he’ll finally be able to rest and won’t have to suffer anymore. Not the ending he deserved but he’ll still live on in the heart, memories, and soul of his fans. Still praying for a miracle but, no matter what happens….We will never forget the impact that he’s made on this Earth
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It was crying emojis
guys, there was just a new DMX single release today.
its called “X MOVES” and its on streaming services.
feat. bootsy collins and drummer of deep purple & guitarist of YES.
wtf?
This is a sad day for hiphop. Whatever happens..may God take you in his loving arms and look after you
The glorification of drugs in rap music needs to stop. RIP X
Sadly, the best decision would have to be to pull the plug. His brain had no oxygen for 30 minutes, so he’s already in a terrible situation. Wouldn’t make sense to have him continue living with possibly more struggles and pain than he had before. I say let X finally rest peacefully. He’s already cemented his legacy.
Slippin
Praying ??❤
My heart n soul goes out to DMX our brother and family at this difficult time ??????
2021 has already started as and is gonna be another fucked up year. Good days are fuckin over ya’ll. Maybe DMX was ready to leave the world anyway
If ur brain goes 3 min without oxygen ur a vegetable, hes gone. RIP man.
U right even if he were to somehow get out of the coma he will be a vegetable
DMX is a ICON! Whatever his family decides will be the right decision! ONE LOVE X! THIS HURTS!
a “vegetative” state.
These rapperz is dyin too young….
Bro never mind his condition.
I find it weird that no a single word is said about the drug he took.
What we need to be discussing is what drug he took, mention that drug so that everybody can learn and stay the fuck away from it. In fact so that these young fellas stay the fuck away from drugs period! It was brushed off when Miller died and now it will continue to kill people. Never mind his legacy, let’s discuss this drug culture bro.
EXACTLY!
If you want to know what drugs rappers take…just listen to their lyrics. Duh.
It’s the fentanyl that’s killing drug addicts.
Addiction is an illness. My question is how are they getting their hands on it. It comes from a manufacturer, hospital ,clinics etc. So somebody up there on that list is supplying it to street dealers making the drug more potent than it should be. They are over cutting it and killing people everyday. Fuck how a person dies, let’s get to the facts of this shit!!!!!!!
From a sister who lost her only Lil brother to a heroine overdose/poisoning NEW YEARS DAY 2021.
“Permanent brain damage begins after only 4 minutes without oxygen, and death can occur as soon as 4 to 6 minutes later. Machines called automated external defibrillators (AEDs) can be found in many public places, and are available for home use”
Had he completed his last album? I bet it will sell alot. X is in God’s hands, peace to the dog
I agree we should investigate the drug he took…. in 2021 drugs ain’t like the 90s.. drugs today nobody has a clue what’s actually in them.. drug manufacturers prob don’t know what’s in them
Reports say paramedics were doing cpr on him for 30 mins, that tells me that the 30 mins of no oxygen happened before medics go to him…. I say that because if medics are doing cpr they are supplying the patient with oxygen so there for if they are supplying oxygen then there’s no way his brain would be deprived of oxygen because they are supplying oxygen…. in other words the lack of oxygen for 30 mins had to have happened before medics arrived
A airway
B breathing
C circulation
The very first thing Paramedics, EMTs and Fire Fighters use when assessing a critically injured person is they do their ABCs…. If medics were there when he stopped breathing then he would’ve been supplied with oxygen right away and that means his brain wouldn’t have been deprived of oxygen because they are supplying oxygen to him…. thats why I say the 30 min lack of oxygen had to happen before medics arrived