Why is ‘did DMX die’ trending?
RAPPER DMX died April 9 in hospital after he suffered a heart attack following a drug overdose on April 2, 2021.
The 50-year-old rapper was in hospital fighting for his life, as his family after the results of his brain tests.
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Why is 'did DMX die' trending?
The reason "did DMX die" is trending is because a number of celebrities accidentally tweeted "RIP DMX" on Thursday night, prompting speculations the star is dead.
However, the rapper did officially pass away on Friday April 9.
On April, 6, 2021, RHOA alum Claudia Jordan tweeted "Rest in Paradise DMX" sparking outrage among Twitter users who slammed her for her premature tweet while DMX is alive in critical condition.
The reality star was left mortified upon realizing her mistake and
The star, 47, said, "I'm sorry" with a prayer hands emoji, before adding: "I deleted it. And apologized. I feel awful."
Comedian Luenell also apologized for her Instagram post after that led fans to believe DMX is dead.
She explained she meant that- given the rapper's critical condition "that's what I call 'gone'", adding: "I'm sorry to all #DMX."
What is his current condition?
The 50-year-old rapper died after being following a on April 2, 2021.
He was at White Plains Hospital in .
Following his heart attack, the hiphop star reportedly had to be revived three times.
Citing a source, reported how medics "tried to revive him twice in the house, and revived him again in the hospital."
The insider said: "This is a very difficult time for the family. They are standing by his bedside, holding his hand and praying. They are really in prayer mode."
What is a vegetative state?
A vegetative state is a disorder of consciousness in people with severe brain damage.
Being in a vegetative state means the person is awake but showing no signs of awareness.
People in a vegetative state might be able to open their eyes, wake up and fall asleep at regular intervals as well as have basic reflexes such as blinking.
They're also able to regulate their heartbeat and breathe without assistance.
However a patient in a vegetative state cannot show any meaningful responses such as responding to voices.
They also show no signs of experiencing emotions.
After four weeks in a vegetative state, the patient is classified as in a persistent vegetative state.
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The diagnosis is classified as permanent vegetative state after three months.
In the permanent vegetative state, recovery is extremely unlikely but not impossible.