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Rapper DMX's Cause of Death Confirmed By Medical Officials as Drug-Related

Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 5:19 PM by Priscilla Aklorbortu Aba Afful

DMX's cause of death has been revealed by officials at the New York hospital where the rapper lost his life
DMX died exactly three months ago from a cause of death that hadn't been disclosed by any professionals or family members until now
Medical officials and police authorities have now reported that the late legendary rapper died from a drug-related incident

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DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, is reported to have died from a cocaine-induced heart attack which caused an interruption of blood circulation to his brain, according to Vulture, as per Complex.

DMX, cocaine, cause of death, New York hospital, heart attack, drug-related — DMX died exactly three months ago and the official cause of death has been disclosed as a drug-related heart attack. Image: @dmx / Instagram
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The legendary late rapper lost his life on 9 April, 2021 aged 50 in Westchester, New York City. His death came after he had been admitted to the hospital a week prior.

The publication further added that the cause of death was sourced from a document issued by medical personnel and local law officers but an official autopsy was not reported by the relevant medical facility.

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