DMX shows no signs of slowing in his attempts to gain more CMU Daily coverage than Pete Doherty. An arrest warrant has been issued for the rapper, real name Earl Simmons, for missing his scheduled court date on 21 Jun, where he was due to answer a charge of speeding and driving erratically whilst in White Plains, New York, on 2 Jun. He had already been granted a one week extension, having originally been called to appear on 16 Jun. Judge Barbara Leak told reporters: "We have granted him a number of courtesies. It ends now."
Simmons' lawyer, Stacey Murray, explained that her client had flown into New York for the court date, but had become ill during his journey, and said he would now appear in court today. DMX is, of course, facing more of the same next month, being due to appear in court in Harrison, New Jersey on 21 Jul over yet more reckless driving.