Crime & Safety
Rapper DMX Issues Statement on Greer Arrest
Earl Simmons disputes police's version of Tuesday's arrest.
The rapper known as DMX has issued a statement on his arrest in the Greer area Tuesday.
Earl Simmons, also known as DMX, who lives in Lyman, was a passenger in a truck that was pulled over by Greer police Tuesday evening.
Simmons was charged with simple possession of marijuana and was arrested when officers recognized him and realized he had an outstanding warrant for driving under suspension.
Simmons issued a statement through Domenick Nati, President of Nati Celebrity Services, Inc.
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The statement disputes the arrest and is printed in full below:
"DMX was riding in the passenger seat when the vehicle he was in was pulled over last night. Although officers pulled them over for a minor traffic violation, DMX was asked to step outside so they can search the vehicle. Officers then claimed that they found bags of marijuana in the floorboard and arrested X. No drugs were found on DMX or the driver and the alleged bags of marijuana were never shown to DMX or the driver. DMX was released this morning at approximately 11am EST and is back at his home in South Carolina."
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