Iyanla Vanzant Shares Real Story Behind DMX Episode of 'Fix My Life'

[@cgrace1984]

I appreciate that she didn't demean him, in discussion of her experience with him. She recognized his error, spoke on it and left it at that. Respect that!!! ✊🏾

[@flo-dd5sw]

But it's okay to demean her?

[@cgrace1984]

@@flo-dd5sw It is not! I never implied that it was.

[@mocancer8485]

@@cgrace1984 no you didnt

[@cgrace1984]

@@mocancer8485 Thank you!!!

[@mocancer8485]

@@cgrace1984 you welcome dear

[@wisdom2935]

I totally understand Iyanla’s perspective & I also understand where DMX was at that time. He wasn’t ready.

[@SoulSearch11110]

That's exactly what I said. He wasn't ready

[@one-day-at-a-time4134]

He wasn't down with that humiliation ritual shyte anymore. And shame on those of you who went along with the bs.

[@freedom2b96]

@@one-day-at-a-time4134 Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall. Humility is the beginning of self examination.

[@one-day-at-a-time4134]

@@freedom2b96 Humiliation and humility are two different things dear.

[@inbutnotoftheworld2237]

You cannot ambush someone with the issues and emotional volatility of DMX in relation to his son without his foreknowledge and buy-in on such a deeply personal level and think it will turn out well?? All for entertainment or whatever the purpose... Why have the young man show up with a laundry list of complaints about his dad and inhibiting his (X's) ability to engage with his son. No ground rules, no mutual consent...no preservation of dignity... That's why this is a profession not a hobby. Respect for Iyanla's technique... ordinarily, but she could not possibly have thought this approach to have been a good idea (springing disgruntled child on a man who she describes as having cursed her for days, which I do not believe for a second, who may or mny not have been under the influence. Ambitious undertaking and pretty much arrogant, if not abusive of, all parties, including herself, to be packaged and presented to a worldwide audience -- abusing us all even further. Talk about your mess show.

[@jusjay...4745]

"Those who control the words and images control the minds of people". Excellent!

[@cocdezal]

Amen to this Te lie vison

[@jusrayne]

She needs to have several immediate seats she couldn't even fix her life her husband left her took all her money yet she's helping other people? She's quick to fix saying therapy cause she has no doctorate in therapy smh

[@tanyagary9209]

@@jusrayne Its caĺled life experiences and learning from them though. I never noticed this lady pretend to be qualified for more than she is. One of my friends went through the same as her and also started life coaching for a couple years now. Its great if they can rise from their own pain and problems. If they learned a lot from their own past

[@susuilu]

@@jusrayne she studied law and psychology. DMX as great of a legend he was, he admitted himself thst he has problems with drugs. Iyanla did everything right. DMX has also apologised to his son

[@Bobsbud100]

Truth especially for today's media.

[@blessedandbeautiful8365]

People suffer in silence because they don’t know how to converse when it’s uncomfortable - that was deep. Deep, deep and SO true

[@ajl2232]

True.

[@janeking4059]

The EXACT reason I SUFFERED IN silence for decades!

[@samuelrawlings8323]

@@janeking4059 me to brother

[@blessedandbeautiful8365]

@@janeking4059 it’s a very tough pattern to break. I recently just admitted that I need help with my anger and my god it is so uncomfortable. But I’m ready to interrupt this pattern. Hang in there 🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽

[@randyreid7915]

@@blessedandbeautiful8365 when one can no longer cope with reality they give up on self ..when one looks at life no longer a reason to stay around One looks for a way OUT!!!!! RIP my bro DMX

[@pr4275]

Iyanla is a spiritual guider. She can not heal anyone, we can only heal ourselves. If a person push back on guidance there’s nothing anyone can do.

[@tawanda4750]

Yesssssss

[@ashley_8887]

Very true!

[@truth517]

Absolutely

[@rebekaht3077]

Jesus healed people so that's not true.

[@TheJackierose1]

She wasn't trying to heal him, she clearly stated that @1.15!!! She is called by GOD as a vessel to be used by GOD through the Holy Spirit. We do not heal ourselves, GOD is the one who does the healing. We simply need to be willing and want to be healed!

[@gwendolynallen6133]

RIP DMX. Free from drugs & all those demons that troubled your spirit. Your love for family, friends & fans will live 4ever. Thank you for being here!❤💔🖤🤍

[@symphariandeshan7348]

All Lies

[@mahoganyjoy3502]

Amen!

[@olympiatuten2439]

And that’s all that matters

[@jontre4845]

Hopefully he is free from those demons, literally🙏🏽

[@michaelbull4344]

People close to dmx friends and family say he is pleasant to be around when he not drunk or high on drugs that addiction can turn people into monsters

[@nicole4779]

If you watched DMX on that show & you’re familiar with addicts. It’s very clear that DMX is high during the show. May he Rest In Power 🙏🏾🕊

[@saltycat662]

Yup and he had that junkie twitch. It's sad.

[@chrish8016]

Let’s be respectful when the person is no longer with us

[@Nnayahel7788]

I hope he did apologized to Ms. Iyanla

[@lorrainewilson5805]

Yeah

[@bryankim785]

He could’ve been sober and undergoing withdrawal symptoms. RIP dmx.

[@neesha7665]

"Tel-lie-vision...those who control the words and images, controls the minds of the people". Love her!

[@MrPOPICHILO]

yea that was real might have to steal lol

[@naynay0179]

Neesha B. All of my conscious friends have been saying that for years. Its the truth

[@jay07261986]

but she's on television tho...

[@glorybutterfly2566]

What she mean by that she repeating it over n over again

[@sunshine1450]

She was so right!! The media controlled this last election and DMX was unable to be helped.

[@shanteacornelious8989]

She try to help her people with her whole heart

[@charlierlaflosstv]

Iyanla Vanzant is walking in her life's calling. She is truly in her purpose, I love her calm.

[@rashimasimmons7583]

Something Great will happen for you and yours this week.

[@charlierlaflosstv]

@@rashimasimmons7583 thanks you as well.

[@rashimasimmons7583]

@@charlierlaflosstv Welcome 🦅🚪👜 Thanks

[@johnalstoniii4303]

Calm teaches in it's own way.

[@ministeradkins]

I think he was too much for her to handle. Just an opinion.

[@melissaworld91]

iyanla is so pretty to me . and I love her voice it's so soothing lol

[@MScoachDANI]

Melissa World she is 😊

[@melissaworld91]

D Farm ☺

[@Knmoyostephens]

👨‍👨‍👦‍👦👨‍👨‍👦‍👦👨‍👨‍👧‍👦👨‍👨‍👦‍👦👨‍👨‍👦‍👦👨‍👨‍👦‍👦👨‍👨‍👦‍👦👨‍👨‍👦‍👦Melissa World

[@makavelishakur7930]

Melissa World fuck that bitch

[@melissaworld91]

Koli Stephens what does that mean?

[@staceymitch777]

I love Iyanla. Why do we excuse stars for their bad behavior.... DMX called her out of her name several times. Not okay

[@sherrigrant573]

Exactly

[@maniac50ae14]

I suspect that a lot of these people manipulate their children the same way that x tried to and didnt like someone showing children how to stand up to their parents. Its the only thing that makes sense though she does it all the time so who knows

[@Sincerity028]

I dealt w/ loved ones -lost due to drugs, I also had to cut off loved ones- their addiction became draining to me, it started to affect me negative, once we decided to have intervention- I will say I have seen & heard a lot worse DMX said, because they do not want the help. I pray from a distance, but it’s a lot different talking to someone high as opposed to sober.

[@consuellamccoy5217]

Yes indeed we need to know how to tell the truth and stop accepting people treating any of us BAD!

[@infiniteg7852]

Actually, DMX proved that she’s a phony

[@gabriellagelir2027]

Substance abuse mixed with pride and ego makes for a nasty cocktail.

[@sharonross5912]

Woooo! You'd better say that!

[@theartoflivingoutloud888]

True.

[@blessedandbeautiful8365]

Whew! That’s a word. Lauryn Hill sings about this on her MTV Unplugged 2.0 album. The song is called Mystery of Iniquity

[@robyndismon394]

DMX was so horribly abused as a child by his mother. Its hard 2 reconcile those feelings and become liberated. I mean she was a DEMON!

[@lsduffus3791]

It will keep those who dont want change drunk for life.

[@nekaraynor4122]

I love this woman, she is so wise, I could listen to her all day!

[@ronaldperry279]

Neka Raynor I bet you could listen to her all day

[@TSBOFRLM]

Same

[@elizabethhill8184]

Definitely

[@ktstt65]

Amen Amen

[@DrNikki-lp8sy]

I love how honest Iyanla is... She has no problem with telling it how it is. Her guests only get mad when she calls them on their s***. I wasn't even upset when she called Neffi a "gutter snipe" only because she made the distinction between Neffi and Nefeteria. She never disrespected Nefeteria.

[@MsJC-yl1gw]

I saw this episode and it was Very sad and hard to watch. I know DMX had a lot of demons he was fighting. I will never forget the way he treated his son. I'm sorry he lost his life and I hope there was a healing between them.

[@777devine777]

You’ll never forget the way he treated his son in a televised edit to show drama and emotions that you didn’t experience but you’ll definitely forget the way he saved and healed so many who loved him and how all his children love him so much and how none of them were poor and how he taught a lot of people to try to have as much hope as they can and to stay away from drugs because they aren’t cool they’re evil and addicting and will ruin your life. I hate people like you fuckin trash ass thinking

[@jaynecarr5448]

A man like DMX any man like DMX is going to have a harder life we all know why because of integrity because of being real the list goes on

[@CellsAgent420]

@@777devine777 EXACTLY! These broads are so biased! They see things from their own twisted, make believe perspectives and never once comprehend the "other side of the story". Quick to write people off, pointing fingers.

[@Pingaheimer]

how did he treat his son? He was trying to figure out where he was coming from and have a conversation but this lady kept intervening with her tv drama bullshit. She shouldn't even have been in the same room as them when they were talking tbh.

[@CellsAgent420]

@@Pingaheimer Real shit. That's exactly how it happened. He was calm until she kept getting in the way.

[@nikkithomas9857]

I will continue to pray for Dmx and him healing but also for his beautiful wife and children. They have endured so much.

[@TreasureChest0806]

Ex wife

[@Shon9tilR]

He had an ex wife and fiancé 😔

[@wilderaingraham6446]

This woman was right on point. Now his wife and family finally got the call that he is dead. That series was intense, powerful and I really hope his son got clarity and healing. Life is short and not guaranteed to no one.

[@antonykariuki3199]

His ex and his son were wrong to treat him like they did. They wanted his help but were arrogant enough to place conditions and standards so unreasonably difficult for his poor frame mind to accept at the time, and in his smallest ways he opened a small window they could took if they had his best interests at heart "love me unconditionally like I love you all" their failure to remove the conditions is a clear message all they cared for was the wealth he would create them if he was clean, they did not love the man they loved his money. It is selfish and evil for them to wanted him clean but in his little failings they had nothing to do with him.

[@tinakuczaj3958]

@@antonykariuki3199 how delusional are you. No one will love some one unconditionally forever that abuses them. One day you will have enough , and take your self respect back. You think a drug addict doesn't need boundaries and conditions? Only god loves us forever unconditionally. People eventually get tired of being shit on lied to and abused.

[@jimmierev4220]

@Tina Kuczaj NIV Version Ephesians 6:1-3 says Honor your Mother and Father so that it may go Well with you and so that you may enjoy long life on Earth have to respect regardless of circumstances saw his Son respected him Just think all you can do at this point is support and 🙏 for Gods blessing upon someone

[@lnss8775]

@@tinakuczaj3958 except X

[@ifoster165]

This lady made me mad saying she was mad at her smh go back and watch the show again...cause he was super rude.

[@one-day-at-a-time4134]

She kept cutting him off. She was rude.

[@queenshay]

@@one-day-at-a-time4134 like she said in the video. He called her all kinds of names prior... Who would be kind after that...

[@one-day-at-a-time4134]

@@queenshay She was cutting him off before that.

[@queenshay]

@@one-day-at-a-time4134 She held him accountable and she was advocating for Xavier! Him and his mom asked her for help communicating with DMX... It wasn’t working 🙄🤦‍♀️....

[@one-day-at-a-time4134]

@@queenshay I think she went about it all wrong, and doesn't have the knowledge to deal with subjects regarding addiction. In my humble opinion.

[@darlenejones5479]

"Sometime it's best to suffer in silence because some people use your pain to hurt you instead of helping you....."We all got a story to tell we just got to make sure we tell it to the right person..."God bless all!

[@deborahgary-dk4dl]

And people are addicted, traumatized, and in pain. They are very fragile so fragile that they don’t understand when they’re being taken advantage of, but as professionals, we have a code of ethics which guides are behavior and protects clients. Even as a practicing coach, you have a code of ethics to follow. If you get a chance, read the code of ethics for coaches, and then you’ll be able to answer the question for yourself was DMX exploited or not. Be well

[@artistik2525]

I'm so glad Iyanla revealed the truth...DMX struggled with a lot of demons, but he wasn't an angel. I pray he's finally at peace.

[@CodenameOliver101]

3 sides to every story though everyone paints themselves as the victim

[@dopeunapologetic7145]

DMX never painted himself as an angel. He is where he need to be at peace. DMX saw her BS, you cannot force anyone to do what you want them to. DMX was on that show for his ex wife and family not because he wanted to be fixed or told what to do. That's why he flipped on her like others.

[@fionasantiago2471]

Noone is a angel

[@rukiyahurd8319]

I believe DMX was an angel. Remember the devil was too. I believe DMX was to live in the darkness and bring it all to light. He did just that. Like you, I will stay in prayer. We need that more now in the days of time. All love, thanks for your thoughts definitely.

[@janiqueunique8361]

Who is?

[@j.b.4614]

The worse thing anyone can do is take their frustrations and anger out on a CHILD. Listen to what she said about his treatment of his daughter

[@jenjoyhn2]

I can't understand what people didn't see. Would you have been OK with him talking to your Mom that way?

[@leprince_moz]

Well if he begged my mom to stay out of his business between him and his son and my mother didn’t listen, yes deserve to get her ass cursed the fuck out.

[@taunyaharmony2938]

Right. Imagine the toxicity and intensity of how he behaved off the clock and camera. He's evidence of being both a devil and angel

[@Th3lite]

@@leprince_moz You are cursed. Leviticus 19:3 RESPECT ✊ Your mother and father. People often wonder why certain things happen in their lives. It’s because you are cursed. People say “God ant real” that doesn’t stop HIS word from being fulfilled. Gen 27:29 those who curse you, will be cursed, those who bless you, will be blessed. People parish for a lack of knowledge. In this day and age people see knowledge and refuse it.

[@suussuzy4522]

@@leprince_moz This is what emotional immature men do. From the moment he started using crack his emotional development stopped. That s what addiction does to you. Did you even listen to this interview? Have you heared his son speak about this? He wasn't ready... Seen many celebrity come on the show that weren't ready and got nasty with Iyanla and the outcome in their lives haven't been good. Tamara Braxton tried to kill herself and Earl Simmons lost his life.

[@leprince_moz]

@@Th3lite First and foremost I’ve been Wes that interview long time ago on TV with a direct it before I hit the Internet. So for you to say he got nasty with her is saying she didn’t do anything to deserve for him to get nasty. Wow we also her interrupt him many times after he begged her multiple times to stop interrupting him while he’s talking with his son. Like how can you not see that? It’s like me who is a stranger I come to your house and tell your son or your daughter not to listen to you a.k.a. the person who gave birth to them. I’m not doing any justice towards you, I’m harming you. So therefore he got mad and Assy was under the influence he expressed himself. But it took him a while before he got mad and expressed himself. As a therapist and a professional as this lady is, she should’ve let them talk

[@shanteacornelious8989]

elders get all my respect.Talk crazy I'm walking away.

[@Hfgv281]

This!!!

[@Serenitie3]

I think the most important thing she said was THEY came to ME. I didn't SEEK them out.

[@yuhz1m1]

Mike Pokorny Doesn't make it false either.

[@orthotech9758]

It sounds to me like X's son and ex-wife drug X through this intervention.

[@derrickbarber9958]

Yup

[@may8043]

@Loudgoo I trust Ms. Vanzant over a man who is known for losing control in public.

[@BossDini]

The wife and son contacted her. Not him. When he came in he didn't even know the son was there. So when you ambushed someone that have drug problems and going through a rough time. You get what you get

[@ladyindaroom]

So many, especially Black Women were mad at Iyanla Vanzant over that interview, including myself. It shows, how as Black Women, many of us love to enable Black Men who are addicts. etc. Some of us really think we are their Saviors, and we are not. Iyanla Vanzant did the right thing, and it was done in Love. His Son Xavier stood up as a Man, in the face of his father. Iyanla Vanzant not deserve that disrespect, I did not know the disrespect went that far. Like she said though, she did not take it personally at all which is beautiful. May DMX Rest In Peace. He is finally free

[@777devine777]

Love is the savior and if she did it in love then black women have love in them and that gives them the perfect ability to heal black men, but I’m sorry you see black men and woman the way you do but look up to Iyanla as if she’s not another black woman who thinks she’s a healing savior to a black man 🙄 you can’t have a double standard and be one sided

[@ladyindaroom]

@@777devine777 I don't think Iyanla Vanzant acts as a Savior at all. I respect and admire the way she reaches the importance of accepting accountability for our own actions. She makes us look within where the problem usually is.

[@isabellac5669]

Absolutely! Where is the Respect for our Elders? She is one I study from, and follow!

[@rarejourneys]

My therapist did the same thing to me and I love her forever for her dismissal of me. I wasn’t ready for her help but I have it now in the spirit 💕

[@christinathomas9662]

I love how she speaks the truth especially when she says I know what I can help someone with and what I can't.

[@channess_m6066]

Iyanla is soooo well spoken, her word choices are impeccable

[@petersonanson4300]

Those who control the words and images controls the mind of the people. #truth

[@lillyedenso]

The addiction is real. . He was taking his anger that he had for his mother out on her. My prayers for DMX.

[@blessedandbeautiful8365]

Excellent explanation. That just helped me. He was definitely projecting his anger on her.

[@tonygarza7685]

Nah. She was being annoying as hell.

[@ginacoleman788]

Man my thoughts too. So many people let him down. But when mom fails you...what else is there?

[@BriaBarrows]

Yes

[@smallstye]

Had Dark Man not been high that would have been a different show. he would have been more respectful. That drug is powerful. may X rest in peace.

[@thepaid1]

please tell me that that was you trying to please females, I saw him on the breakfast club a few years ago, I know that he wasn't under the influence because I have a cousin that I love act the same way. He was just tired of her butting in his conversation with his son.

[@thepaid1]

@Myloclyfe nobody would agree to that! All this, he must've been on some kind of drug stuff, dont believe that either. My cousin acts like that when something is bothering him and he doesn't even get high.

[@Ashley-oi2uw]

True @ smallstye.

[@Ashley-oi2uw]

IDMX went through a lot of shit in his life and the drugs helped to subdue some of that pain but with addiction and fame is hard to deal with. Rest In Peace DMX!

[@glw2]

@@thepaid1 don't be a m o r o n he clearly had a problem with drugs .

[@missDiva305]

This interview just popped up on my feed and today he died. People have to want help. MAY HE RIP!

[@marcitaspencer4U]

I witnessed bi-polar intensified by anger and effects of addiction. The DMX expose needed support of a mental health expert and drug counselor backing Iyanla as she coached and ministered to DMX's spirit. This should have been a (special case edition.) Bi-polar mixed with addiction is a alien type of spiritual warfare that one must be well equipped to assist and or lead to deliverance. IJS

[@gerrimiller8727]

I am bipolar too. You hit the needle on its head.

[@lynnec3372]

He ALWAYS seemed to be an aggressive sketchy dude to me because of some underlying psych issue. Ppl thought he was great... they never was on the receiving end of that kind of mania.

[@tacorrachosen888]

I agree! She wasn’t fully equipped to take that on by herself but also he wasn’t there for her or for that receiving...clearly he was there for two things to tell his son how much he loves him and talk to him more than they do that’s all so all that other stuff about drugs and demons he wasn’t even aware that this was that kind of session, he was completely thrown off guard that’s why I believe he was so upset but he later came a apologized to her and he cried so hard telling his son how he never hurt him and how much he loves him and he just wanna talk to him more and know more about him and remember how he was there the first 14 years of his life doesn’t that count for something compared to his life story who had no dad and a fuxxxx up mother, he said again and again I LOVE YOU AND I TRIED! That’s more than we can say about a lot of fathers out here no matter the race that don’t care how they child felt, probably wouldn’t have even showed up... all I’m saying is THE MAN SHOWED UP! so what if he was on drugs? That didn’t stop him from showing up and recognizing his issues and his feelings towards his son but nobody thinks like that but ppl who have compassion to see all sides! btw glad that his SON stood up for himself and what he thought was right to tell him about how he hurt his mom because at first I didn’t see it but now I do so good for him!

[@flydiva8]

No one is equipped to help an addict who isn’t ready to get clean. Iyanla could have had a licensed mental health and substance abuse counselor right there. The outcome would be the same

[@blessedandbeautiful8365]

@@flydiva8 on point 🎯 he was not ready. No amount of licensed professional could have helped. And people forget he was not her client. Xavier the son was

[@Gavin_Gavalli]

Y’all don’t understand how hard and dangerous it is to council families especially black ones; where the interrupting a pattern no matter how toxic it is; is NOT a option! It’s called iyanala fix mylife but when she arrives she gives the tools so YOU can fix your own life since you are with YOU all day.

[@blessedandbeautiful8365]

Amen! Many people are quick to come to the defense of Mr. Simmons but they don’t realize she was in a very dangerous situation and still decided to stay to offer help. That’s love bc the way he was talking to her I would have left at day one. But her calling is to give people the tools to heal. His son wanted them but he didn’t so she had to focus on helping the son to heal. And what many people forget is that so much of the video was edited to protect Mr. Simmons and he put himself out there. Addiction is a monster which even Mr. Simmons admitted to himself.

[@Politickticktickin]

@@blessedandbeautiful8365 erm, as a professional, her job is to accept it and help them. not get mad too and get dramatic. her clients have issues. so she is expected to deal with it.

[@tarnishermack94]

@@Politickticktickin professionals are people first. No one is going to continuously be berated and disrespected just because of the title or position they hold. Her professionalism is what allowed her to maintain her composure for as long as she did before she reached her breaking point. Such a tragic ending that so many saw coming including Earl himself.

[@Th3lite]

@@tarnishermack94 ignore him. He copied and paste that same comment all over this video.

[@blessedandbeautiful8365]

@@tarnishermack94 thank you!! Someone finally gets it. I liked Earl too but in that moment he was wrong and honestly scary.

[@REDMICRADIO]

She explained so much.

[@charleswhite6312]

I looked at that episode and yes I was upset with Ms.Vanzant afterwards. NOW I UNDERSTAND THOUGH, DMX IS AN Act . She wanted Earl Simmons to show up for his Son . I have a Deeper Respect for her though now , I do believe she wanted to help .

[@xoxxobob61]

Drug addicts care more about their drugs than the people they love...DMX made a choice about having a relationship with his son..."See you at the funeral."

[@tarnishermack94]

@@xoxxobob61 he spoke it into existence. Now his son can talk to him at his funeral. Such tragic end.

[@xoxxobob61]

@@tarnishermack94 It really is tragic because he was loved by his fans but when someone is in the throes of addiction that is what matters most to them at the time.

[@hendrix-giovannijohnson9701]

@@xoxxobob61 dumbass....addiction to drugs isn't that simple dummy.... it's a real chemical alteration... he could want and love his family to the utmost but can't due to the chemical imbalance you dumb ass

[@angelterry2021]

@@xoxxobob61 did DMX really say that?

[@amberwest7846]

I will say that I admire her acknowledgment of her limitations. She's there to observe, give tough love at times, and assess. She knows she doesn't have all the answers

[@PreacherSavage]

Then she should know she didn't have the tools to help him.

[@amberwest7846]

@@PreacherSavage i think she knew that

[@PreacherSavage]

@@amberwest7846 afterwards.

[@amberwest7846]

@@PreacherSavage no i think she knew when she was interacting with him that she couldn't help him in all the ways he needed help

[@amberwest7846]

@@PreacherSavage but who knows. The past is the past and it is what it is at this point. Let's let the man finally rest. RIP X

[@QueenSha71]

She is who she IS‼️ self mastery is attainable

[@JassminaVellucci]

You can't fix someone who doesn't want to be fixed. He clearly wasn't ready to be healed. I hope one day he will find in himself to get the help he needs.

[@Channel-xc9kx]

Jassmina I agree totally with what your saying. However, can you tell me what does that have to do with the relationship him and his son have. If his habits was a problem she wouldn't have married him. Iyanla is doing what scorn woman or competitive woman do. Dictate what a man should be doing. The boy tried to make his father guilty for kissing a woman in the lips knowing him and mom was separated. Had that been his mother. He would have said nothing because the person he living bitter and mad and feel like she should have been the rich and famous one. So to make her feel better about her unaccomplishment, she probably pecks on her sons insecurities like " he got a beautiful son an still smoking crack " just breaking that boy heart. O but they take all the gifts.

[@theartoflivingoutloud888]

She wasn’t trying to fix him. She was leading him into his healing.

[@Channel-xc9kx]

@@theartoflivingoutloud888 that I understand. However, healing is one thing but knowing 2 people who are biologically related and come from a certain family dynamic can't be help by a lady who has her own way of life. She interrupted them while conversations a couple of times because it wasn't going her way then she insulted him. Professional or nah

[@Channel-xc9kx]

Rip DMX, you see how this looks now. All of them stressed him totally out. Cornered him to his demise. Thanks Iyanla for nothing.

[@Shon9tilR]

@@Channel-xc9kx You can’t blame her for his death. Like she said DMX and his family came to her for help. She tried, but he disrespected her. He’s tired. I’m happy he can rest now.

[@didine_cocotte]

It hurts a lot to see Iyanla being DISRESPECTED BY A BROTHER....😢

[@tyronejohnson8951]

She deserves just what she got!

[@PJ-po7fu]

@@tyronejohnson8951 she did. It's about time someone told her to back up & I'm glad X was the one to put her in her place. Shes getting very well paid to embarrass people and she's in sync with the white media to promote her brand so, no I don't feel sympathy for her cheap ass. She knew X would be a big story and the way his pain & torment would be edited and put out for mass entertainment. So don't act all innocent now. Gtfoh

[@didine_cocotte]

@@tyronejohnson8951 ...and ...maybe she is being educated by DMX what her lecturers forgot to tell her...I 'm very hurt by DMX 'S death.R.I.P legend🙏😭

[@reneeking5494]

Pj, as she stated, people call her she didn't go looking for him

[@debraleejohnson3631]

Yes! Some ppl just won’t ever get it. He wasn’t listening to his son . He was overpowering him and not listening. The son was her client and she was there to help him talk to her father.

[@datswassup07]

Is she blind or naw? How the hell was she mad at her when X was disrespecting everyone in the room?

[@ysmgangz8423]

He was clearly not ready to be present. Continuing to push someone into a space that causes them clear discomfort is not ok. Especially in a setting where cameras and strangers are watching. The camera should have been cut long ago and if ge cursed her out and missed coming the first day, those are also indicators that the timing was off proceeding set him up as he was not open and the outcome reflects this. It doesn't mean he wasn't wrong. It means her as a coach choose to ignore the warning signs that DMX was not in the right space to do the work.

[@nathancifuentes2448]

datswassup07 THE DOG IS THE DOG RUFF RUGGED & RAW , HE AINT DISRESPECTFUL

[@cookiec1803]

It was just a very "stupid" question and way to lead into the discussion regarding the DMX "situation" journalist my tail....

[@o.j.pimpson8479]

How dud he disrespect every one he was disrespected by her and his son. F.O.H.

[@ayrtongoncalves8323]

She was telling his son what to say , she was manipulating the whole conversation and not letting them talk , she wanted his son to talk about the past and stupid little things he did to make him look bad. They know why they fel out there's no need to speak on it it's about rebuilding not retracting.

[@ChastityChained]

I love me some DMX music, but DMX is a broken man. He has a long path to healing and hopefully he will find his way to stable sobriety. Addiction is unfortunately permanent, so permanent sobriety is nonexistent for an addict. I hope that he can maintain a healthy life path.

[@rondas7772]

Not true, I know addicts who have stayed clean forever

[@latoyasmith6580]

I just love Iyanla she tells it like it is

[@shednaguron5906]

i really like the way iyanla is handling issue she a real mum

[@keyonnacrews9731]

Ctfu that’s wat you think .

[@kkzmom78]

I'm glad I watched this because I felt the same way this host felt after watching that DMX episode but she really cleared it up for me , was always a fan of DMX, always believing he would conqueror his demons and watching that episode broke my 💙, that man has so much to share with the world, it is a shame that he can't break the chains that bind him, 🙏going up for him and his family, also to Iyanla for bringing people to their truth.

[@yolandaburrage5408]

You were his mother at that time dmx has deep,deep,deep problems with his biological mother, he needs prayer his whole family.

[@sunshinesunflowerz1647]

She told him why she gave him up; he also said why, in his book that I read years ago. Earl needs to honestly let go, release and heal.

[@blessedandbeautiful8365]

@@sunshinesunflowerz1647 I like how you call him by his name too. Once I saw what DMX stood for I stopped calling him that as well. That stage name enabled his ways. No matter how much he tried to escape the darkness you have to let go of all things related to it. This is why in the Bible we so often see a converted person with a new name.

[@keepthechange1]

@@sunshinesunflowerz1647 It's over now. May he rest in peace.

[@jenniferj6580]

What did his mother do to him?

[@yolandaburrage5408]

Watch his doc. DMX was deeply hunted and drugs fuel it and he probably never knew, that mental trauma from child hood or whenever, mix it with drugs it's a recipe for down fall. The enimie will fool you in thinking you can find peace when infact he should have been treated for depression, aniexty and abandonment. DMX I wish he could have had a spiritual advisor around him and productive team so he could lean on. Now everyone is there what if he had all of this support when he was he, all the compassion, understanding and love for him not DMX. Earl was so in mental pain and emotional tournment and everyone can see it here it and feel it all through his music. People if you have someone suffering quit waiting to it's to late. DMX Earl can't here you he is asleep. Sleep, sleep,sleep my brother your ok. Stop judging!!!!¡.

[@ohshucks30]

If DMX doesn't respect his mom, a woman he has an estranged relationship with, what makes you think that he would respect you

[@jangelr94]

ohshucks30 his grandmother was the one who raised him what the hells your point.

[@vincent47alright10]

his mom beat him

[@sunnybrowngirl7053]

My brother and I came from a similar background. The damage a mother can do to her son is the deepest pain a man will experience. I agree with you ohshucks30.

[@llcooljay520]

Oooo that probably has a lot to do with the anger he showed Iyanla.

[@SamanthaD89]

That’s not a fair comparison when he has talked a lot about his mother not raising him and abandoning him a child. Most people would find it hard to respect a parent that did that to him.

[@golddust9602]

His entire life was hurtful... Abused from mother and her boyfriends.

[@Politickticktickin]

where did you hear?

[@nme.00104]

@@Politickticktickin on his behind the music episode on vh1, he also talks about it in his song slippin'.

[@keyonnacrews9731]

@@Politickticktickin y’all have to do your research from him instead just feeding off this bitch iyalana.

[@PJ-po7fu]

@@keyonnacrews9731 exactly, bitch got paid off his suffering. I'm glad he called her out her name. She deserved it. If she knew he wasn't ready, she shoulda left & cancelled the whole thing but she didn't coz the publicity and pay was too much to turn down. She threw her "brother" under the bus and got big bucks for it.

[@keyonnacrews9731]

@@PJ-po7fu my point . He became very healthy this year as well . These ppl on here are feeding off of a past situation that has nothing to do with him today . I have been following his life story way before he passed and he’s realer then most .ppl need to do their research of him and not this lady . Bedsides the only Family we know that we know went on the show was the son.

[@jan-fl2hs]

Speaking as an ex addict, DMX was Not High, he was jonsing and wanted to get high...i related to so much of the him that i saw in the interview, i felt him.

[@sexyscorpio8087]

ABSOLUTELY. I AM ALSO. I KNOW HOW HE FEEL. IT'S HARD EVERYDAY DEALING WITH THIS. PROBLEM.

[@JAllen-tx3di]

Ok I was wondering if that’s what it was, because he was to present to be high, but his movement and speech was off. Now I know why.

[@ao5160]

As a alcoholic in recovery, & with 3 aunts who is still in active addiction & i see thrm pretty regularly, DMX was high asf!!! He wasn't jonesing nothing.

[@rondas7772]

@@ao5160 yes he was, he was jittery and irritable and wanted to keep getting high at the moment that iyanla was talking over him.

[@tinekaglass2790]

Exactly

[@demekohopson7190]

I was so mad at DMX for disrespecting this beautiful lady...

[@Kenya12891]

Hurt people hurt other people 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@TSBOFRLM]

Right!

[@michaelbull4344]

Very true… people who lash out look at themself as a loser

[@p.j._staten]

He didn't give a shit and neither do I. Beautiful? That's debatable.

[@GingerTurquoise]

That's why I like it better when she works with non-celebrities, because the celebrities tend to be on the show to promote themselves, while with others it comes from a more real place. There's more willingness there.

[@Reniassance44]

You can not heal what is unreachable.....No matter who you are....

[@mocancer8485]

Facts

[@mzbeegrier539]

When i first seen the show it was hilarious to me...i felt that DMX had a right to speak to his son one on one, without Mediation from her....but now i feel sorry for her...DMX was a sick man....I still believe he had a good heart tho

[@KWoo10DesignsLLC]

If DMX knew how to talk to his son without a mediator, he would’ve had a relationship with him. The son knows his dad so he knew that he needed someone to support him. Iyanla did not just pop up out of nowhere. She has experience in doing what she does. You can’t someone that doesn’t want help or doesn’t even know he has a problem. Plus it obvious that DMX has no respect for women. So expecting a heart to heart talk is not even an option.

[@mzbeegrier539]

His son requested Iyanla's assistance....i don't know why he felt he couldn't talk to his father....Earl might have a drug problem but you have no right to judge him....by the grace of God go I

[@NBid-rp9ch]

@@mzbeegrier539 He was high, and extremely aggressive in general. Anybody with common sense knows it's hard to talk to a person like that without mediation. And his family wouldn't have asked for help if they could successfully talk to him without it. Stop worshipping celebrities and face reality.

[@mzbeegrier539]

@@NBid-rp9ch You sound like a fool......Iyanla took that child's plea for help and exploited him and that family....she knws how difficult addicts can be, she should have left that issue for the professionals when she seen how problematic it was...he had already stood her up for 6 hours....how much confirmation you need to get out of it??? Instead she recorded the man cursing her out and aired it on national tv....that's on her

[@leee9112]

@@mzbeegrier539 exactly! Remember OWN was bleeding cash and Iyanla just got back into Oprah’s good graces. She exploited a hurting family. DMX son knew his dad loved him he was just was a child trying to help his Dad. Poor kid didn’t know what do.

[@dorothyedwards7225]

I always believe Iyanla, believe in Iyanla. She is 💯% truth and full of the spirit and wisdom!🙏😇

[@beemocha]

I watched the episode with DMX SEVERAL times,and not ONCE did I think that Iyanla was being mean. How Sway?? Was April watching the same episode as me? I'm not sure..she buggin

[@CommunitySage]

She was clearly triggered with some issue of her own

[@kingS-sl9wj]

Then you weren't watching it properly all those times.

[@gladnessmanana4568]

I agree.

[@emmanuelwilliams2959]

He was truly disrespected by both of them her and his son. His son doesnt understand his father nor really what his father DMX had to go through and that s a problem along with him showing how ashamed he seemed to be of being the seed of his father. That hurts and that is disrespectful. DMX said something so powerful I dont think no one caught for real "You dont want anything from your father who has so much to offer." That was truly powerful because he can teach his son about so much that he Xavier never had to deal with because of his father DMX!!!

[@ms.5779]

Emmanuel Williams he showed what he could teach his son..disrespect and the like..the son wants a "healthy" relationship but he also wants his father to be whole in hisself!! If your kids say "your hurting me" a parent should listen

[@waimbuthia820]

Love Iyanla. She's very intelligent & knows her area very well.

[@LadyLibra-kp8ox]

I walked away from that DMX interview utterly pissed with HIM. Iyanla remained the Queen she is throughout. He was raising up at this woman. Soooooooooo unbelievably disrespectful and scary!! Still, ppl walked away mad at her. He was CLEARLY high and out of control. But the ppl are mad at her🤦🏾‍♀️

[@dvcrlsn]

Yeah it’s completely insane celebrity worship... he was straight up misogynist with her and such a dick to his sweet son. Why would she handle him with kid gloves at that point, esp in front of his son she was trying to empower???

[@Lvcharm]

This woman completely overlooked DMX disrespectful antics toward Iyanla 😏

[@tcewmg3430]

Did you notice that too...smh

[@michaelbull4344]

Yeah dmx was being an asshole to iyana. From the start iyana had enough of his disrespect. Dmx deserved what she said to him

[@TamaraInTanzania]

He apologized and came back and had a second interaction that was much more productive.

[@Lvcharm]

@@TamaraInTanzania .. didn’t know that, thank you for sharing.

[@ericanorton71]

Iyanla was NOT mean to DMX. He was under the influence of crack. I can't believe she put up with him the way she did.

[@darkskinchick4061]

Demons are so powerful. I love DMX and he's fighting a fight against himself. He always speaking about the Lord he's very talented but it's nothing when you fighting these demons. Iyanla is a very compassionate person who truly admire.

[@LilithTheAquarian369]

Why didn’t the “Lord” help him? Now he gone.

[@keyonnacrews9731]

He walked and prayed about for all the time .

[@soulovelee_2433]

I can’t believe she said she was mad at Iyanla. We only saw 40 mins and you saw how DMX's demons jumped out of him.. it’s really sad, that he wasn’t able to win the battle. But I really hope his soul is at peace and can finally rest now. He will be missed

[@IamGodSon]

His demons jumped out of him?

[@Politickticktickin]

erm, as a professional, her job is to accept it and help them. not get mad too and get dramatic. her clients have issues. so she is expected to deal with it.

[@soulovelee_2433]

@@IamGodSon 👍

[@soulovelee_2433]

@@Politickticktickin erm, no woman has to accept to be called the b word, no matter your profession, especially when the person claims not be high in that moment and is a “ professional“ in their own rights. But as a man of course you would not be mad or care about a mysogynistic term like that. But you sure would be mad if someone called you the n word.

[@Politickticktickin]

@@soulovelee_2433 maybe youre just too caught up in your self absorbed feminist mindset to realize that DMX never called her the b word? Women are always on their toes to victimize themselves and accuse men.

[@sheilaaskew933]

I'm suprised this seemingly intelligent young woman interviewing Ilyana thought that she was mean to DMX. What show was she watching? DMX was so disrespectful and aggressive towards Ilyana it was a disgrace. As a woman I could never see a man speak so disrespectfully to another woman the way DMX did to Ilyana and get mad at her for "being mean" to him? Ilyana is a strong black woman who knows her worth as well as who she is. Seems the interviewer con learn some lessons from Ilyana.

[@tid8583]

Sheila Askew exactly. some women has such low expectations of what a man should be to a woman that they defend disrespectful behavior even towards an elder.

[@sheilaaskew933]

Peaches I amThere's nothing shady about what I said. I'm straight up, no chaser. It's so sad to see a brother no matter who he is, disrespect a sister (not to mention an elder) by yelling at her, calling her out of her name , as well as attempting to intimidate and bully her. The fact that anyone man or woman would look at DMX's extremely aggressive behavior toward Ilyana and think that that's ok and see HIM as some sort of victim speaks volumes about their lack of self-esteem and selfworth.

[@tid8583]

Sheila Askew everything u said is what I was thinking. that is why men like DMX feel enabled to disrepect women, because of thinking like this interviewer.

[@sheilaaskew933]

Ti D You are absolutely right! Some women have such low standards that they will accept any kind of behavior from a man worse if they are starstruck!

[@sheilaaskew933]

I'm not going to waste anymore time on this. As far as you feeling it wasn't necessary, you are untitled to your opinion, why it matters to you so much I don't know since I wasn't talking to you anyway.

[@blessedandbeautiful8365]

DMX was not her client. Remember she responds to her “client” DMX wasn’t open to help. He was very disrespectful to her and his son was hurt seeing his father act like that. Remember he was an addict so her explanation makes sense. His fame blurred our vision but she was very professional with him. He tried but he just couldn’t overcome that addiction. He knew the Lord so he is well, resting with the Lord

[@keyonnacrews9731]

He wasn’t being rude . He was just expressing his emotions. Stop looking at every blurt out as disrespect.

[@blessedandbeautiful8365]

@@keyonnacrews9731 really? Telling someone to shut up, I’ll slap you, calling her the b word is not being disrespectful?? But she was being disrespectful when she finally had enough and told him “you will never speak to me again in this manner”? The way he disrespected women on his tracks shows the level of self respect many women have because we continue to give glory to these artists who are just out of line and some of them truly need help. Expressing emotions and the bad behavior of him don’t correlate. Remember his emotions were he did not care about having a relationship with his son if he was asking him to give up drugs. His emotions were I don’t care if I ever see you again because I’m not going to stop getting high just to have a relationship with my first born son, so “I’ll see you at my funeral” those are not emotions, those a demeaning terrifying words from a father to a son. That’s not disrespectful to you and communication is on the how. He delivered those words in the most hateful terms. Iyanla was right to interrupt him. That child was hurting. I’m sorry our view on disrespect is just not the same.

[@keyonnacrews9731]

@@blessedandbeautiful8365 we wasn’t there to know why he reacted the way he did towards her. She’s not a saint either and she has been cussed out before on her show. She’s just rude .

[@keyonnacrews9731]

@@blessedandbeautiful8365 him smoking or drinking shouldn’t interfere with him and his sons relationship. Just like his father said why do you have to come on a show to tell me this call me and talk . He never said he didn’t want a relationship with his son. He never disrespected his son . He hugged and kissed his son and told his son he loves him . So idk what you saw but I didn’t take the show like that . She didn’t allow for him and his dad to talk she kept butting in and that made him upset . Dmx son never said how he treated him he said he was hurt on how he treated his mom because he would see him kiss other women .

[@slim9978]

Blessed yes he was disrespectful however its from a warped mind

[@GiftFromGod4U]

1 Day No Show + 1 Day 9 Hours Late + Alleged Personal Motives + 3 Days of Lies, Disrespect and Altered Behavior VS. 48 Minute TV Episode of the Sum Total of Aforementioned Variables. --- Definitely makes a good argument for considering EVERYTHING behind the scenes before settling on a judgement.

[@tacorrachosen888]

This is exactly what I was debating like y’all do the math before you go commenting and passing judgment smh 3 sides to the story And btw plenty of ppl have turnt up on iyanla on this very show and was not on drugs so what is the excuse then?

[@chocolatethundercherry143]

Wow there's always 2 sides to the story. Damn when DMX gets his head straight he should apologize to her. DMX needs help I hope he gets it because he's on his last leg. I'm rooting for the brother but damn get it together.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

REST IN PEACE DMX! Let's all learn from all of this and encourage others to do better. Reach one teach one!

[@reggeesexpressions]

Y’all really hate this black women. Iyanla I appreciate you

[@melissaslade9652]

I wonder if they have the same hate for Dr. Phil.

[@pr4275]

They really do hate her. Her approach is tough but it’s fair and real

[@jeremykelly3505]

Ummm is the radio host blind or nah! It was clear he was high and rude towards iyanla! That woman was very respectful and kind to him he was clearly having a crack attack!

[@LilithTheAquarian369]

She’s male identified. The men they pro trans mammy so hard for don’t want her!

[@ShaShaLuva414]

It was VERY Clear that DMX was high as a kite. You never ever Disrespect your elders.

[@d.hutchins5763]

So true..I love DMX may he RIP..but no you simply CAN NOT disrespect Iyanla or any elder.. anyone period

[@Politickticktickin]

she disrespected him

[@KiaFlow]

I walked away from that episode mad at DMX but understood where he was so didn't take it to heart. In the words of Iyanlas "He's free now"

[@AKILAHTRAMMELL]

can't believe baldie gonna confront Iyanla about DMX...girl bye, she helped his son. dmx is a lost cause. he's always had money and yes men. and people forget these people call iyanla, she don't call them. she was not mean to DMX....if anyone needs her, it's him. People are so quick to judge they miss important life lessons.

[@mamarha2011]

PUD NUK True words spoken. It's funny how the interviewer said she was mad. I'm sure Auntie Iyanla was thinking AND??

[@Marcus-jh2nm]

Fr that bitch needs to stay out peoples lives

[@Pretti_Lucky]

@TheBestFighter well since he’s in the hospital behind a drug overdose you’re right.. she can’t help somebody who haven’t helped themselves

[@leslieburgess6985]

DMX doesn't want help. Ms. Iyanla pray for him and let him go

[@DarkwaveDuck]

This is years old.

[@mowilliams50]

Right! Sometimes all hou can do is show love! I love DMX!

[@lonewolf3828]

Who are you to say?? It could have been you in that position. That's deep go figure that out!!

[@Cappellano]

‘Those who control the words and images, control the minds of the people’ TRUTH

[@PJ-po7fu]

Yeah she knew this yet still participated in the show. Knowing full well she, was gonna make bank off his troubles

[@paulapatrice5479]

You can clearly see him telling her to "Shut the fuck up", calling her "Lady", raising his voice, posturing her. Yes, she was tough with her questions, but an addict that neglects and abuses doesn't need hand holding. DMX needs a very HIGH level of care. Lifecoaching will not help him at this stage. He has to be in recovery already

[@thehoneyeffect]

DMX is riddled with abuse, it's even in the way he speaks (even though he used it and his pain to make good music back in the day) He needs extensive multi-faceted care....iyanla has way more patience than me.

[@CommunitySage]

Iyanla is graced and gifted to do what she does.

[@nathancifuentes2448]

thehoneyeffect NAH FUCK THAT , DMX IS THE DOG , THAT NIGGA IS RUFF RUGGED & RAW

[@Jesus_is_King_AleluYAH]

She actually wasn’t patient for the person that DMX is and she should of realized that since she’s into peoples behavior. She took his behavior personal when it wasn’t about her. Counseling goes for everyone involved, what she did was corner him and took only one side. She wasn’t the type of person to deal with him. Period.

[@myyjoi19]

@@Jesus_is_King_AleluYAH I don't think she took it personal, she just got tired of being called all types of b*tches, like I'm sure most human beings in that position would. She clearly said in the video she realized it wasn't personal and he was chemically imbalanced, plus dealing with trauma. I also wonder if people would say the same if he wasn't DMX...here's to hoping he pulls through.

[@Januaryjenkins]

@@myyjoi19 ask psych nurses or any nurse or cna who deals with people with Alzheimer's or behavior health issues. You get called out your name, racial slurs, and even hit at times. In the end, as tired as you may be, you took on a job and in taking on the job, you know what comes with it. That would be like a surgeon saying they're tired of blood.

[@MaxColudro]

EXTREMELY POWERFUL QUOTE @ 9:36 THAT EVERYONE NEEDS TO WAKE UP TOO. " 'Those' that control the words and images control the minds of the people."

[@Me_myself_and_I_AM_Vision]

Max C that’s why we have to monitor what we watch.

[@PJ-po7fu]

This isn't a new quote

[@sharijimmy3675]

I admire her a strong and inspiring woman

[@shanishasmith3072]

i did not like his behavior ether but yeahh drugs and demons he's fighting

[@kmaur21]

I want her to do DMX all over again. I want these two to make amends. I don't think DMX is a bad guy, vice versa. Iyanla really wanted to help DMX but he had so so so much pain. I just want them to sit and resolve it.

[@johntucker8419]

kleo you can't help someone who doesn't want help, and you can't change people. People have to change, themselves.

[@kmaur21]

Yes, but Iyania approach with DMX was a little harsh. She should have took the approach she took with Shelby. I think she matured as a life coach since then is able to deal with the black men better. I think now, Iyania would be able to help him and he will receive it. They both matured.

[@kmaur21]

It focused too much on his drug use and not really what caused his PAIN. VH1 Couples Therapy you got to see some of his issues and where the pain stem FROM. DMX is in pain deeply, and the only channel he has to release it is through music and unfortunately drugs. But he is definitely not a bad person.

[@kmaur21]

Maybe his PAIN is so deep its beyond Iyania. He has some deep deep scares.

[@Sttephy30]

He is a BAD guy. A toxic disrespectful one as well.

[@Abdullah12794]

I like the way she said "I don't go out looking for people" 😄

[@meghanmccabe1697]

First, RIP DMX. Next, he was completely high and it was obvious that he had no respect for her (or maybe women?). It was an uncomfortable episode and I'm glad I got to hear the back story.

[@evelynj.amponsah8417]

Powerful interview.

[@iheartaj109]

such a beautiful spirited sister love her

[@wildpeaceful6695]

I love iyanla.....she my girl

[@BriaBarrows]

She was real with DMX and he didn’t want that. Imagine what Tashera endured

[@JasminMarie]

OMG

[@truth517]

True!

[@Samantha-ry2ke]

Yup. And she still tried to help him until the very end (and probably after too). She could only be his soulmate. Rest in power, King. 🖤🖤🖤

[@deevamartin7413]

Its so trance this came across my news feed the day after DMX's passing. Addiction is real, and its said in the rooms of recovery. If you choose to got back out and n use there's only 2 places you can wind up if ur unlucky. Prison or death. It also shows that if the network was truly into helping these folks who are clearly hurting, they would really help. I pray for DMX smooth transition into the other world may his soul find peace

[@MsMeMe-jq2fr]

You can't "fix" an addict, she said it right, she can try to 'coach' them into treatment that's all - DMX never should've been allowed on that show period - he was still on crack, u could tell by the erratic tweaky behavior; I wouldn't hv taken that tweaky disrespectful sh** off of him either. And he has recently been back in rehab again, so I believe her.

[@YaramYahuHaGadi]

Ms. MeMe DMX has been on crack for 30 years. That is long term effects right there. Even when he is not under the influence, thats how he is now.

[@ronin7380]

omid k facts

[@Fordie47]

You are so spot on Iyanla! Once DMX lost his ability to make money and news, he lost his footing as a competent human being upon this earth. He was way too high all the time, at that time, to be competent at anything -- whether, celebrated artist, loving husband, dedicated father, or genuine human being. He did not know how to be any of these things before he summoned you to his family, who were crying out for your help and healing. Know that you helped them tremendously, Iyanla. And also know, as you very well do, that God helps those who help themselves. Thank you for God's work upon this earth Iyanla. Thank you DMX for your great struggle with life, drugs, booze, family, hope, the necessity of love in your life, and the love you gave to us all through your artistry. God will bless you forever! Pain is why Black Lives Matter Always! And the overcoming of that pain! God rest you in eternal peace DMX. Hallelujah and Amen.

[@Januaryjenkins]

What you said doesn't make sense. He didn't lose "his footing as a competent human being", once he "lost" his ability to make money and news. He was battling addiction since he was a teen, way before fame. He has songs and a book about it. He didn't even like the fame much. He was dealing with what a lot of people deal with, but don't have cameras on them. Dealing with multiple traumas is no easy feat, adding addiction to it makes it even harder. His addiction was just easy to poke at and scrutinize. I'm pretty sure it was his family that reached out to her, not him specifically, but he agreed to do it out of love. The issue isn't always not wanting help, but not knowing how to RECEIVE it.

[@Atlantaboi84]

@@Januaryjenkins lol what that’s what she just said

[@Fordie47]

@@Januaryjenkins Look I agree with what you say. But I am talking specifically about his messy relationships with his family and rude confrontation with Iyanla Vanzant. By the time of that interview he had lost his footing completely in his troubled life. That in no way detracts from his brilliant artistry, unique talents, and lovable-ness as a human being. It just shows that he was as human as the rest of us. We all lose our footing along the way. That only means that God is grooming us for higher ground. DMX is on much higher ground than you and I right now. So let us stop criticizing and celebrate the great beauty of his tragic life. And thank you for loving him so much. He needed more of that in his life.

[@SumumbaSobukwe]

Sad to say..but D didn't want help..and you can't force it... this is really sad but revealing...I pray he's at full peace now🙏

[@advcompany7038]

Please don’t say shit u don’t know

[@harmony3279]

I APPRECIATE THE HONESTY OF THE INTERVIEWER!!!

[@AttyTatty22]

I’m so glad she said they edited around DMX personal problems rather than going for ratings with the shit he pulled and playing on it 🙌🏽

[@lovealwayswinslovealwayswi51]

Please she treated him like dirt!! Stopppppppp

[@AttyTatty22]

@@lovealwayswinslovealwayswi51 what are you on about

[@lovealwayswinslovealwayswi51]

Atty Tatty I'm about she humiliated DMX on the show she knew he had a problem with substances! Do your research please she screwed over Oprah Winfrey she lucky Oprah forgave her. Maybe yo young this happened in the early 90's

[@AttyTatty22]

@@lovealwayswinslovealwayswi51 whatever

[@lovealwayswinslovealwayswi51]

Atty Tatty that's what a person says"whatever " when they get schooled.

[@trehenderson9180]

Wow... I really hope people take the chance to see this... Man, just sad all around

[@mysentiments3298]

Thoroughly enjoy Iyanla!

[@askchristyle741]

I love Dmx, but good for you Miss Iyanla for not allowing disrespect from no one not even dmx , salute queen!

[@fivedee5D]

I feel I've indirectly been appointed the Iyanla of the people in my life. Now its time to preserve myself. I wonder who "fixes" the real Iyanla. Mostly wondering what story was behind why she needed to specify to the host, that she doesn't go to people, people come looking for Her. Really like her and so glad she got to explain her side of that uncomfortable DMX interview.

[@jujubee90275]

That is why she is Queen Mother Iyanla❤

[@paulawilliams2151]

So true...people suffer in silence 😎

[@arcademcfly1039]

Thank you Iyanla for standing up .