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Prayer Vigil Held for Rapper DMX as He Goes on Life Support

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By Tré Goins-Phillips
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April 6, 2021

On Monday, hundreds of supporters flooded the parking lot of the New York hospital where rapper DMX is on life support.

The family of DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, asked for prayers as they hope for a miracle after the rapper reportedly suffered a heart attack some outlets have linked to a possible drug overdose.

Simmons was admitted to the White Plains hospital last Friday.

A prayer vigil outside the hospital where #DMX currently is. #PrayersForDMX #DMX pic.twitter.com/itReEm6QB4

— @SIRIUSXM THE HEAT (@SIRIUSXMTHEHEAT) April 6, 2021

News of his hospitalization comes more than a year after he announced in October 2019 he would be canceling a number of planned concerts in order to return to a drug rehab facility.

At the time, DMX said via his Instagram account he check himself into the center and thanked his fans “for their continued support.”

“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,” his family said in a statement released this week.

He was still in a coma and breathing through a ventilator as of Sunday.

Several celebrities chimed in on social media with well wishes:

To one of my fav artist growing up and still to this day DMX, my prayers are with you and sent to the almighty heaven’s above! 🙏🏾❌

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 5, 2021

DMX prayed over me once and I could feel his anointing. I’m praying for his full recovery https://t.co/xVaid2NYqC

— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) April 3, 2021

My Sincere love and prayers go out to my homie @DMX during this difficult time.. Pull through my dude. pic.twitter.com/hNlTwDoFX8

— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) April 3, 2021

Keep praying for DMX

— MADMAN 37.563936, -116.85123 (@CardoGotWings) April 6, 2021

Sending out prayers to DMX and family. Stay Strong 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) April 6, 2021

Still Praying for you X🙏🏾 https://t.co/ZtLhQIGiTp

— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) April 6, 2021

In recent years, Simmons has become more outspoken about his faith.

He hosted a Bible study via Instagram Live shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began, using the platform to discuss Scripture.

“At the end of the day, at the beginning of the day,” he said, “it’s going to be God’s will. If you try to understand why He does what He does, you’re just going to end up with a headache. Just do the right thing.”

In February, the rapper debuted a single titled “Prayer.”

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