DMX Arrested, Battling Addiction
UPDATE #2: DMX remains held without bond until March 16, catch the video footage of DMX going off in court.
DMX's penchant for getting in trouble with the law continues, as the once-superstar rapper was once again arrested.
According to TMZ.com, the Yonkers rapper was arrested yesterday (March 9) in Arizona for violating the terms of his probation by using illegal drugs over the past nine months.
"He's been battling addiction for some time and he's in need of treatment," says X's lawyer, Gary Jenkins.
"We're hoping that maybe Dr. Drew might be able to help him," added Jenkins, referring to Dr. Drew Pinsky, a radio and television personality who specializes in addiction medicine. In addition to hosting the syndicated radio talk show Loveline, Pinsky produces and stars in the Vh1 show Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.
The Ruff Ryder has been arrested for countless charges in recent years, including having a warrant for having no vaild driver's license, as well as drug and animal cruelty charges.
UPDATE: Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio revealed to MTV News today that the Yonkers emcee admitted to using cocaine, as drugs were found. As a result, the once-platinum superstar rapper remains in Maricopa County Jail. The sheriff was quoted as saying, "I think it's about time to give him hard time."
The sheriff did also suggest a behind-bars drug program that could allow DMX more leniency to expected parole violation sentencing.
UPDATE: DMX, who is currently detained until a March 16 hearing without bond, had this outburst in court on March 9. Catch TMZ's footage.
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HHFAN:
If there's one guy I always hope came back it was X, but I pray he gets rid of his demons and lives peaceful even if it means giving up rapping forever.
Kevon:
In the major leagues, Pain in the streets, The life, odd were with us,when she came into me in stores soon mi niggaz
Kevon:
Treach
Kevon:
playin theyself like I'M some kid a nostradamus man nigga
Kevon:
after the tumult this nigga trent brought to mi mind, playing theyself like I'm some kid a nostradamus man ,nigga it is treach
Kevon:
after the tumult this nigga trent brought to mi mind, playing theyself like I'm some kid a nostradamus man nigga it is treach
Kevon:
Be aware wats coming, who the f play that joint, cross em out, when she came into me
TuPinchJefe:
X is and always will be a real motha fucker ...if you think about it hes really one of the only rappers that is REALLY still in the hood, livin life like the rest of us not some fake ass studio gangsta ...but dam homies back on that crack smoke..X is slippin fallin n cant get up.
brick city gutta nigga:
let a nigga live yo!!!
MUZAKE:
This dude needs to holla at Allah cuz Jesus just aint doin it for him....
wolfman:
Dumbest... Comment... of the... YEAR.
kellz:
thats funny! worst part of all his albums was the preachy shit,maybe switchin up 'l help
Cuzin Vito from NJ:
WTF is his issue shyt i use to like coke i use to smoke crack but my ass got off the shit and been 1 and half year sober, shit still smoke green but my head is clear, DUDE X GET OFF THE WHITE BITCH LET HER GO YOU A BETTER ARTIST AND PERSON THAN THAT, shit if your music was influenced by the drugs well shyt do the jail time and figure out a new reason to rap not just cuz your hop up on shit
the truth is here:
different struggles for each person.. im gonna go out on a limb and guess that X has a lot more personal demons than you do/had (big ups on the sobriety though, wish i could say the same)
226th & Bronxwood:
where the hell is pastor ma$e lol
zlander:
damn..i cant wait until the movie about his life comes out
wolfman:
Or wait for the AZ prison documentary starring DMX.
He's been there enough.
wolfman:
Damn, Arizona fucked his shit UP! I know X wanted to bail from AZ, but was probably held there because of his probation set-up. All a plan to keep the dude in AZ; where the cops can work on busting his ass daily.
What a bunch of sad bullshit, and fuck 5 0.
All these dudes so busy judging people down here on Earth...lockin' dudes up for destroying their OWN lives. Somehow, a person with a gold badge feels righteous taking peoples lives for what they think is good...
WTF has humanity come to. Let X have his fuckin' pipe in peace!
It's Um:
So his suppose album has been officially dead for some time.
Orange Juice Simpson:
Look out for that new "Crackheads Gone Wild DVD" Featuring DMX!!! Coming Soon!
OTAY:
DMX aka Tyrone Biggums
DOUGHBOY TEXAS:
DAMN THIS DUDE WAS THE FIRST CONCERT. AND WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITES ITS SAD THIS SHIT IS HAPPENING AGAIN
Geno The King of Godz:
He was the first concert I went to as well. Cash Money/Ruff Ryders. This is some sad shit. He was one of the guys who helped pull hip-hop thru the post Big & Pac era with straight bomb music. X need rehab, no one can ever emulate this cat style n flow. Ja tried & crashed n burned.
GTFOH:
Damn Maricopa? Isn't that the prison where they wearing pink and treated like shit?
Anyways, it really does suck to see DMX like this, all fidgety on the video and shit. His first few albums are timeless, good luck X. I'm still bumpin' your shit.
icu ucme:
Damn, my man is smoking crack........smh.
Un-fucking-believable.
hiphopStan:
I hate to sound cliche but....Cocaine is a helluva drug!
Dj Blitz:
Yo X, fall back until you finish your probation.I imagine that your addiction goes back many years.You probably can't perform or function without the substances. But you did it to yourself by doing dumb s..t.
dmx:
lol oops ma fault but i just cant help it and belive me im tryin to stop
dmx:
wat the fuck dmx man do you want me to. come and beat the fuck out of you then you will stop taking drugs and. stop going jail wat the fuck huh get your self some help man suge knight called you a crack head wat the fuck man x jst get of jail man !
demetriss saunders:
crazy stupid