DMX, real name Earl Simmons was rushed into hospital on Monday in Florida - with early reports suggesting that he had suffered from a stroke.

Although this was reported all over the internet, the rapper's lawyer Bradford Cohen did not confirm this, but he did say that DMX's condition was "serious enough at the time, but ultimately he should be OK."

The Never Die Alone star was taken to the emergency room at a hospital in Aventura, Florida on Monday, a day before he was due to appear in court on theft charges.

Reports suggest that his lawyer has written to the judge informing him of the rap star's condition and the court date has now been rescheduled.

Our thoughts are with Earl Simmons and his family.