6 December, 2025, 10:54 am Central - 27°C Rain

DMX hospitalized after a drug overdose

DMX hospitalized after a drug overdose

By Iva Danford
04/04/2021
DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, has been battling drug addiction for years.(Mark Davis / Getty Images)

Rapper DMX is admitted in critical condition after a drug overdose in his Westchester County, New York home.

Los Angeles Times reported that the 50-year-old hip-hop star and “Romeo Must Die” actor was rushed to a critical care unit at White Plains Hospital.

DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, has been battling drug addiction for years and in 2019 cancelled a performance at the Rolling Loud Music Festival and checked into rehab.

The rapper previously checked into rehab in 2017, cancelling shows at that time as well.

DMX was released from prison in January 2019 after serving time for tax evasion.

According to his Instagram page, DMX had been holding modest performances this year and was planning a small tour in Indianapolis and Texas in May.

[Source: Los Angeles Times]

FEATURE NEWS
Tolu Young breaks Fiji records 100m butterfly and 50m freestyle at US Open Championships
Savusavu man, Tolu Young has set a new Fiji record and personal best at the US Open Swim Championships, clocking 55.27 seconds in the 100 metre butter...
35 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Police arrest 14 drivers, including 17-year-old, for drink-driving
A total of 14 drivers, including a 17-year-old, were arrested last night for drink-driving along the Namaka to Nadi corridor. The arrests were ...
32 minutes ago

Serevi urges Fiji to confront youth drug crisis with discipline, faith, and stronger values
Fijian rugby icon Waisele Serevi is urging Fiji's legal fraternity to uphold integrity, humility, and service as the nation undertakes significant ...
34 minutes ago

Deaf respondents were among the most affected by online abuse during COVID-19 survey
Findings from the Fiji Disabled People’s Federation and the Disability Rights Fund survey show that during COVID-19, 24 percent of respondents ...
17 hours ago

$140,000 renovation project of Empower Pacific Counselling Centre aims to provide improved services
A $140,000 renovation project, funded through a donation by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has seen the soft-launch of the Empower ...
17 hours ago

People's Fiji and Next Gen Alliance Party applications released for public objection
The Fijian Elections Office has confirmed the publication of applications from two proposed political parties. Speaking to the media, Supervisor ...
18 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Fiji Law Society Convention 2025
There is a constant struggle that we seem to have in Fiji with upholding and respecting the rule of law, and in my view, I think it starts at the ...
1 day ago

Tribunal case of suspended Commissioner of Corrections Dr Nakarawa
Tribunal proceedings for suspended Corrections Commissioner Dr Nakarawa are underway, focusing on allegations of misbehaviour during his tenure as ...
1 day ago

Inspire Pacific Founder Ben Morrison and Peer Mentor Tikiko Tavualevu on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Pastor Ben Morrison and Tikiko Tavualevu on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan as they discuss Inspire Pacific’s specialised ...
2 days ago

TOP