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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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