Family and Fans Attend Prayer Vigil for DMX Outside the Hospital Where He Remains on Life Support: PHOTOS
A large crowd of loved ones and supporters rallied around the rapper, who remains on life support following a heart attack
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Hundreds arrived at the Ruff Ryders to the Rescue Foundation's prayer vigil on April 5 outside of White Plains Hospital in New York, where DMX — whose real name is Earl Simmons — was admitted after reportedly overdosing on Friday and having a heart attack. Simmons had to be resuscitated and was put on life support.
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Cars drove through the area, including one from which a fan with a Ruff Ryders sweatshirt rose from the sun roof and threw up an "X" to show support for the beloved rapper.
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The star's ex-wife Tashera Simmons and fiancée Desiree Lindstrom attended the vigil to pray for Simmons and his recovery.
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His loved ones put up their "X" signs as they shed tears and prayed for Simmons.
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A fan held a sign that read, "Power of Prayer. We ain't goin anywhere DMX," in honor of the star.
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Supporters arrived with DMX balloons to show their love and support.
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Another supporter held a sign that said, "DMX Dogs 4 Life" outside of the hospital.
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Throughout the event, supporters shed tears, lifted their "X" signs and played the rapper's music to honor the hip-hop icon.
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A fleet of Ruff Ryders and fans rode through the area to drum up more support and love for Simmons throughout the day.
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Hundreds raised their hands and phones to the sky as they blasted DMX's music toward the hospital where the star, 50, is being cared for.
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Fans and loved ones danced and rejoiced as DMX's music rang through the area.