[UPDATE 4/10/21]: DMX has died at the age of 50, his family confirmed.

“We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50-years-old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days. Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end,” Simmons’ representatives said in a statement on Friday. “He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him. Earl’s music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever. We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time. Please respect our privacy as we grieve the loss of our brother, father, uncle and the man the world knew as DMX. We will share information about his memorial service once details are finalized.”

[UPDATE 4/4/21]: Following a mix of varying reports from news outlets on Saturday afternoon, DMX’s attorney Murray Richman confirmed to Rolling Stone that the rapper remains on life support at a New York hospital heading into the evening.

TMZ also followed up on their initial report on Saturday evening confirming paramedics tried resuscitating DMX for up to 30 minutes after they were called to his location, during which the lack of oxygen severely impacted the rapper’s brain.

A statement shared to TMZ by one of DMX’s representatives reads, “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 conquer.”

The rep continued, “The Simmons Family appreciates the overwhelming outpouring of heartfelt love, encouragement, support and prayers for Earl. Earl is someone whose life and music have been a source of inspiration and strength to so many people around the world. It is reassuring to see his fans return that same passion and energy to him during his time of need.”

Rapper DMX (real name, Earl Simmons) who rose to fame following the release of his 1998 debut album, is reportedly in serious, life-threatening condition after suffering an apparent heart attack on Friday evening.

According to TMZ, Simmons was rushed to a hospital in White Plains, NY on Friday night after suffering a heart attack. Some outlets have reported the cardiac event as being caused by an overdose, though details remain unclear. Sources have told TMZ that Simmons has maintained “Some brain activity,” while he’s also in a “vegetative state” in medical care.

DMX was scheduled to embark on the Gods of Rap Tour alongside Nas, Gang Starr, and The Lox with select dates in the U.K. last spring, but those dates were ultimately scrapped due to COVID-19. DMX also took part in one of the virtual Verzuz battles alongside Snoop Dogg last July, which drew a reported 500,000 viewers.

This story is developing… 

[H/T TMZ]