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DMX is one of the most legendary rappers of the 90s and 2000s. This weekend, the rapper’s family confirmed in a statement that the “Where The Hood At” artist, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was in a “vegetative state” following a drug overdose. Conflicting reports stated that he was taken off of life support and was breathing on his own, but those were later revealed to be false through a statement by DMX’s manager.

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The news has shaken the hip-hop community to its core. As we continue to pray for DMX’s recovery, some of music’s all-time greats are reacting on social media by sending prayers. Eminem made sure to say a virtual prayer for Dark Man X, sending a message out on Twitter.

“Prayers out 2 @DMX & his family!! True legend!! Pullin 4 u please stay strong,” said Eminem on Saturday. 

Eminem’s career has coincided with DMX’s on multiple occasions. While they were rumored to have beef at some times, they were generally amicable throughout their respective runs, respecting one another from afar. Eminem actually presented an award to DMX at the 1999 Source Awards in a moment that has been remembered this weekend on social media as fans continue to send love to DMX and his family.

We will continue to keep you updated on the latest involving DMX’s health and his current condition. Pray for him in the comments.

Detroit rapper Sada Baby is in the news this morning after posting and deleting a message on Instagram where he wishes death on Lil Nas X following the news that DMX was hospitalized over the weekend following a drug overdose.

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Sada Baby was recently exposed following the success of his song “Whole Lotta Choppas” for many old tweets that were sent from his account. The posts were homophobic, making numerous insults against gay men and calling them “f***ots”. He also spoke about his hatred for dark-skinned people and how he wanted to rape a woman. Sada is back in the news for his recent similarly-worded post following the news that DMX was hospitalized and remains in a “vegetative state” following a drug overdose. In the post, which has since been deleted, Sada wishes death on Lil Nas X, who recently shook social media up with his queer anthem “MONTERO” in addition to the music video, in which he gives the devil a lapdance.

“Lord we said Nas X, not DMX,” wrote Sada Baby, wishing death on the gay rapper. It isn’t surprising to see Sada take this stance given his previous homophobic posts. While he apologized for his recent controversy, many saw through his words. “Y’all kan find every and any old tweet in the world from me. I don’t kare. I’m not logged into my Twitter and haven’t been for months,” he said at the time.

What do you think of Sada’s bigoted comments toward Lil Nas X?

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Some of you may be thinking… The Walking Dead is still on TV? Yes. Almost like a Law & Order series, The Walking Dead is harder to kill than its antagonists. However, AMC has just announced that the popular zombie apocalypse show has reached its end. On tonight’s season finale, “Here’s Negan,” AMC revealed that the 11th season will debut on August 22. It will be the show’s last.

“Coming off of the six additional episodes for Season 10, which focused on smaller, character-driven stories, we’re excited to kick off Season 11 bigger than ever,” The Walking Dead showrunner Angela Kang stated. “The stakes will be high – we’ll see more zombies, tons of action, intriguing new stories, never-before-seen locations and our groups together in one community for the first time, trying to rebuild what the Whisperers took from then.” Of course, fan favorites Daryl and Carol (Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride) are set up to have a spin-off show, so TWD universe will still be alive and well. However, season 11 will be the last ride for the show that started an international phenomenon. Are you sad to see The Walking Dead end, or are you surprised that it’s still on TV?

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Jacquees blew up off his talent for crafting dope remixes, and so why fix what isn’t broken? The smooth R&B singer got a hold of Jazmine Sullivan and Ari Lennox’s dope new record “On It,” and decided to jump on. The song is a sexy banger where Sullivan and Lennox debate on whether or not a certain suitor is worthy of getting the goods. The ladies shine on the single together. The way the song is structured, it would make sense for a male artist to jump on the track to respond.

Jacquees does just that, and he shared a snippet of the track on social media. “ALL MONTH LONG!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 ( I just woke up 😂😂🤧),” wrote the singer as a caption, hinting that he’s going to be remixing more music very soon. In the snippet, another voice can be heard possibly featuring on the track. The moment is brief, and we’ll have to see who Jacquees brings along for his remix ride. 

Earlier this year, Jacquees had a pretty public split with Dreezy, which played out partially on social media. However, we’re glad to see he’s back to focusing on some new music. Do you want a remix wave from Jacquees right now, or nah?

Tyrese Gibson, much like many of us, was tuned into the Isley Brother and Earth, Wind, and Fire Verzuz battle on Easter evening. The actor and singer usually has some funny comments to make, but this time, Tyrese caused an uproar with his latest remarks. While the Verzuz battle was taking place, Ty slid into the comments to write: “Hate that my mother used to drink everything – but SHE’s the reason I know real music.” 

Although alcoholism is not a joke, nor is Tyrese’s situation funny, what made people laugh is the fact Ty just always has the craziest comments at the weirdest timing. For example, his comments on vegan sex parties, dead celebrity’s sperm, an age limit for TikTok, and his methods of avoiding COVID-19 (among other infamously hilarious comments). Much like all those times, the internet went in on him for revealing such a personal story about his mom under a Verzuz battle comment section.  

“Tyrese in the comments is sending me,” wrote one user. “Tyrese using Verzuz as a free therapy session,” wrote another. Of course, the memes were flying as the internet began to roast Ty.