Veteran rapper found unconscious, hospitalised

February 9, 2016 8:12 PM

DMX had reportedly been found without breath or pulse, which are signs that point to drug overdose.

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News reports have revealed that veteran rapper,

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The rapper's management reportedly revealed that he had suffered an asthma attack but gossip blog, TMZ, reports that the rapper was in far worse a condition than they let on.

Yonkers cops had reportedly responded to a call at about 6PM, revealing that an unconscious male was at Ramada Inn.

When the cops had arrived at the scene, the 'Rough Riders Anthem' rapper had been found unconscious in the parking lot.

After finding out that he had been lifeless and without breath, the cops had immediately commenced CPR, and after about a minute, got a pulse.

Witness account reveals that DMX had ingested some sort of powder before going unconsciousness, with the police administering, Narcan, an antidote to narcotic ODs.

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DMX had reportedly been "semi-conscious" before he had beentaken to the hospital.

TMZ also reports that the rapper seems to be in a stable condition and as of the time of the reports,no criminal charges had been brought foward.