Rapper DMX off life support, breathing on his own following heart attack, publicist says Gotham Rex 5 years ago DMX’s attorney, Murray Richman, said the hip hop artist, whose real name is Earl Simmons, had a heart attack. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more… Share: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Reactions pour in following announcement of rapper DMX's deathDateApril 9, 2021In relation toArts & Entertainment,New York,rapper,dmx,hospital,music,music news,heart attack,u.s. & worldDMX on Life Support in ‘Vegetative State,’ Manager SaysDateApril 4, 2021In relation toDMXHow to watch DMX’s private service todayDateApril 25, 2021In relation toNew York City