DMX has canceled a series of upcoming shows in order to check into a rehab facility.
A statement shared on the raspy-voiced rapper’s official Instagram account said he was “putting family and sobriety first.”
“DMX has checked himself into a rehab facility,” the 48-year-old’s team wrote alongside a picture of him.
“He apologizes for his cancelled shows and thanks his fans for their continued support.”
The “Party Up (Up In Here)” hitmaker had been due to perform at a Three 6 Mafia reunion concert on Saturday night in Memphis and day 2 of the Rolling Loud festival in New York on Sunday.
The hip hop star – whose real name is Earl Simmons – has struggled with substance abuse for years and has been arrested on multiple charges, including drug possession and animal cruelty.
In 2010, he was sentenced to a year in prison for violating the terms of his probation.
In 2011, the father of 15 said his children helped him beat his addiction to cocaine, saying: “I have to drive them in the right direction, so I let the cocaine go.”
In January this year, DMX was released from prison after serving a year behind bars for tax fraud.
According to federal prosecutors in New York, he concocted a multi-year scheme to hide millions in income from the IRS and skirt $1.7 million in existing tax liabilities.
Following his release he embarked on a 32-date tour to mark the 20th anniversary of his debut LP, “It’s Dark and Hell is Hot.”
CNN has reached out to DMX’s representatives for comment.
