DMX's Family Members Battle For Control Over His Estate: Report

Hip-hop is still reeling in from the death ofDMX earlier this year. It was reported at the time of his death that he left no will behind and had few liquid assets. However, with his streaming numbers spiking, and the release of his latest album Exodus, members of X’s family are battling for control over his estate.

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According to PageSix, five of X’s children and the rapper’s fiancée, Desiree Lindstrom are now in a battle for the role of administrator of the late rapper’s estate. Lindstrom reportedly applied to gain the legal status of X’s “common-law wife” but the judge denied the request. The judge said Lindstrom did “not have standing to file” as X’s common-law wife.