Grammy-nominated rapper DMX, real name Earl Simmons, remains in a New York hospital in grave condition, followed a heart attack triggered by a drug overdose.
Despite reports yesterday that he was now breathing on his own, that is still not true and the rapper remains on life support and in critical condition.
His family has been allowed to visit him in the last few hours, but DMX reportedly remains unresponsive and with "little brain activity".
TMZ reports DMX received visits from his fiancΓ©e, Desiree Lindstrom, and his mother, Arnett Simmons, who were able to see him in ICU as he "clings to life".
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