Stacey Dash Breaks Down After Learning DMX Died Over a Year Ago, Says, ‘I Did Not Know’
American actress, Stacey Dash broke down emotionally after just learning that rap icon, DMX died over a year ago.
Stacey, 55, shared a video of herself breaking down in tears when she found out the rapper had passed away in April 2021 after going into cardiac arrest due to cocaine intoxication, as reported by Yahoo Entertainment.
“I was strolling through #tiktok and found a #DMX song that has saved me many times,” Dash captioned the video. “Suddenly it says #RIP i know I am late, i did not know he passed away, he #OD I am heartbroken – he was such a great guy.”
The actress, who has previously opened up about her past drug addiction, admitted in the clip that she was “ashamed” for only finding out now about DMX’s death.
“I didn’t know DMX died. I didn’t know from a cocaine overdose,” she said. “I am today, six years and one month clean and it breaks my heart. It breaks my heart that he lost to it. He lost. He lost to that demon of addiction. Please, please don’t lose.”
While reactions from fans in the comments section have been mixed, many of them are offering folks perspective into Dash’s own struggles.
“Leave her alone. She has been very open about her pill addiction,” one follower wrote. “Clearly, she’s triggered by something and dealing with stuff. We love Stacey.”
“Yes babe he was so encouraging with the words….a gift❤️,” another fan wrote of DMX.
“So sorry you didn’t know. Yes he was special creative soul… too young to lose,” another added.
“heart goes out to you!” a comment read. “And as for the people laughing you’re going to Hades! Nothing about addiction that’s hilarious or nothing hilarious about finding out late that someone you care for passed.”
Last April, DMX suffered a heart attack at his home that left him in a coma for seven days. The multiplatinum-selling rapper and actor was 50 years old.
