Who is Luenell and what did she say about DMX?

RAPPER DMX is currently in a coma after suffering three heart attacks following a drug overdose on April 2, 2021.

The 50-year-old star's manager Steve Rifkind has urged fans to stop spreading rumours that DMX is dead after "RIP DMX" became trending on Twitter, when comedian Luenell's post.

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Who is Luenell?

Luenell Campbell is a comedian and actress.

She was born in March 1959, in in Tollette, Arkansas.

She is best known for her role in the 2006 mockumentary Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, 20121, Think Like A Man, Hotel Transylvania, Taken 2 and  That's My Boy.

 She has also made appearances in TV seriesThe Middle and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia,  as well as stand-ups in Snoop Dog's Bad Girls of Comedy and  Stand-up In Stilettos.

She lives in Los Angeles, California and has one daughter.

What did she say about DMX?

While the 50-year-old hip hop star is in hospital fighting for his life, the hashtag #RIPDMX became trending on Twitter, leading a lot of fans to believe DMX is dead.

After RHOA alum Claudia Jordan was forced to apologize for her premature tweet on the rapper's death on On April, 6, 2021, it was comedian's Luenell's turn to apologize for her post.

The comedian sparked speculation the star had died after posting on Instagram DMX had passed, prompting the hashtag #RIPDMX to trend.

She later apologized for her mistake and explained she meant that- given the rapper's critical condition "that's what I call 'gone'", adding: "I'm sorry to all #DMX."

What did DMX's manager Steve Rifkind say in response to death rumors?

In response, DMX's manager Steve Rifki posted a video message on Instagram, pleading with fans to stop posting the rumours.

"Everybody, please stop posting with these rumours,” Rifkind said.

"DMX is still alive. Yes, he is on life support, but please, it’s not helping anybody by having them see these false rumours.

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"Let the family relax for a night, you’ll be hearing a statement from the family some time tomorrow.

"I've been working with DMX for the past three years and the only thing I ask is just stop with the rumours".

DMX is in a "vegetative state" at White Plains Hospital in New York.

His family may be forced to make a hard decision after his brain tests "showed no improvement" of activity since late April 2, according to TMZ.

On April 6, 2021, Hospital staff made an "X" sign with their arms out the window to show their support as some of the famed rapper's 15 children joined the emotional vigil.

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