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DMX to Appear on 'Celebrity Rehab?'

Posted Mar 12th 2010 8:00PM by Latifah Muhammad
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Rapper DMX might just get the help he needs for his alleged drug addiction, that is if the folks over at 'Celebrity Rehab' have anything to do with it. TMZ is reporting that the VH1 reality show -- aimed at helping fallen celebrities overcome drug addiction -- is looking to snag X for its next season.

Following his most recent arrest for probation violation, X's lawyer Gary Jenkins pleaded for the help of 'Celebrity Rehab' host and chief physician Dr. Drew Pinsky. "He's been battling addiction for some time and he's in need of treatment." Said Jenkins. "We're hoping that maybe Dr. Drew might be able to help him."

On the contrary, X's manager Nakia Walker confirmed his arrest but shied away from discussing his drug use. "It is unfortunate and painful to see Earl incarcerated, as there are a lot of rumors and lies surfacing regarding the details of his personal and professional state," she said in an interview. If he does sign on to do the show the Yonker's native will join the likes of notables like Dennis Rodman, MacKenzie Phillips, and Rodney King -- who all completed treatment on the show.

In the past few years things just haven't been going well for the former Ruff Ryders frontman. Aside from his numerous arrests, X continues to display increasingly erratic behavior including hiding out in producer Scott Storch's former mansion before being captured by police in 2008. X's wife, Tashera Simmons, also announced plans to release a tell-all book about her relationship with the 39-year-old, born Earl Simmons.

X is currently being held in an Arizona Jail on and is expected to appear in court March 16.

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harley1512000

ya know i,m from lawrence mass lived there my whole life.been through same addiction dealin running the streets getting caught up and eventually using days at a time me and my wife but you know what you gotta be strong and say is this the rest of my lifeeeee fuck that and you say this is it but you gotta be realllll and change everything you have ever known its hard but i guarentee you things will work out anyone can beat there addiction the only thing is you gotta want it so peace out dmx

June 01 2010 at 3:23 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

bklynbabe61

I hope like all that is precious to me that DMX goes to celebrity rehab or somebodies rehab. I love DMX, my husband loves DMX. it is just so sad to see that a drug can do this to you. we both have family members that are on the same thing and one has passed away from this addiction.. I think that DMX has so much more to offer this world. I pray for you my brother and I hope that you can do what is right. Think of your children and how much they love you and want you here for their future lives.

March 13 2010 at 10:58 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply