DMX's Final Interview To Air This Weekend On TV One’s Uncensored

The legendary rapper, whose real name was Earl Simmons, died on April 9 at the age of 50. He was first hospitalised following a heart attack as a result of a reported overdose on April 3, where he had remained in intensive care since.

Cathy Hughes, founder of Urban One, America’s largest Black-owned media company, announced that the rapper’s final interview – which was conducted just three weeks before his death – will air this month.

“In his final interview, hip hop legend #DMX opens up about his personal life in his own words on #UncensoredTVOne,” Hughes tweeted.

The first part of the two-part interview is scheduled to air on May 16 at 8pm ET (1am BST) ahead of the annual Urban One Honors awards ceremony.

“DMX sat down with our team and was completely UNCENSORED,” Hughes said in a statement. “We have one hour with the late rapper in his own words. For DMX to be with us just three weeks before God called him home, I believe it’s truly divine intervention.

“I thank Nikki from SWIRL films for staying the course because he kept telling her ‘no’, but thankfully we were able to make it happen. His family, fan club, friends, and supporters will be happy with the way he told his story for the last time.

“The two-part special will air directly before the annual Urban One Honors. I’m particularly excited because I feel like this will be the biggest night in TV One History.”

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