Posted by WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – DMX is still fighting for his life at White Plains Hospital following an alleged April 2 drug overdose, which triggered a heart attack. He’ll now have another hurdle to clear in his recovery. According to VladTV, X’s manager Steve Rifkind said he tested positive for COVID-19 while in the hospital.
The positive coronavirus test has thrown even more limitations on the droves of visitors wanting to see and spend a little time with the Yonkers legend. Only his mother and fiancée Desiree Lindstrom have reportedly been among the small group of family members allowed to see X face-to-face.
DMX was reportedly without oxygen for upwards of 30 minutes while unconscious when police arrived on the scene on April 2 and transported him to White Plains Hospital. Love and an outpouring of heartfelt support have been shown by the Hip Hop community from X’s friends, family and fans.
The 50-year-old’s loved ones hosted a vigil outside the hospital on Monday (April 5). Hundreds of fans showed up on to help uplift X’s spirit with a prayer, which was closed out by recorded vocals from DMX himself.
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Television host Claudia Jordan has apologized for sending her condolences thinking DMX had died on Tuesday (April 6).
“I understand how people are feeling as I am too,” the Real Housewives of Atlanta alum clarified. “It’s been heavy on my mind since he fell ill. But they’re right. Not my place. I just want to pray for the whole family & all his supporters that are in pain.”
I'm sorry ??
— Claudia Jordan (@claudiajordan) April 7, 2021
DMX is reportedly still on life support and in a coma in the hospital’s ICU. TMZ described X as being in “grave condition.” The next couple of days will be crucial in his battle to recovery.