In the wake of his death, it is being reported by multiple sources that rap icon Earl “DMX” Simmons did not have a will. There is now a battle over the Ruff Ryders’ estate that appears to be stirring the pot.
Multiple relatives of Simmons have filed applications to become administrators of his estate, including his fiancée and adult children.
Desiree Lindstrom —DMX’s fiancée at the time of his death and the mother of the rapper’s 5-year-old child, Exodus — has petitioned to be considered his “common-law wife.” Her request, however, was shot down by Judge Helen Blackwood of Westchester County.
This ruling prevents Lindstrom from taking immediate seniority over DMX’s surviving children as an administrator of his estate.
In addition, five of DMX’s 14 children have also filed petitions to become administrators. According to New York state law, administrators of estates are required to be at least 18 years old, disqualifying minors from filing petitions on their own behalf.
Xavier, Tacoma and Sean Simmons, DMX’s three sons from his marriage to Tashera Simmons, also have petitioned to become administrators, while daughters Sasha Simmons and Jada Oden, born from previous relationships, have also filed petitions.
Sorting out the number of individuals looking to become administrators of X’s estate will take some time. However, Judge Helen Blackwood is scheduled to decide on an administrator on the next court date, July 15.
