Gabrielle Union recalls hilarious time she learned late rapper DMX loved watching The Golden Girls

DMX may have worked to uphold his rough guy rapper image but behind the scenes he spent his time watching The Golden Girls reruns.

A story told by actress Gabrielle Union, 48, during an episode of food show Hot Ones in 2017 has resurfaced and she told host Sean Evans a ‘real fun fact’ about DMX.

She said: ‘Do you know that DMX loves The Golden Girls and that’s a real fun fact?’

When asked how she knew, she responded: ‘Because he watches it in his trailer.

‘There was a dog biting incident with one of the PAs who was sent to go get him for set and so after a while nobody wanted to go get him.

‘So I would be sent to go get him because I’m a dog person and he’d be like, “Gab, have a drink. Come and watch The Golden Girls. This s**t is funny.”’

She said they’d watch the show while drinking beer, adding that it would be ‘hysterical’.

Gabrielle learned about the late star’s viewing habits while working with him on 2003 film Cradle 2 The Grave.

DMX, real name Earl Simmons, died at the age of 50 after a heart attack.

The musician and actor had been on life support for a week but it’s believed he had not regained brain function after being deprived of oxygen for around 30 minutes.

DMX fans gathered outside White Plains Hospital in New York where they left balloons and flowers on Friday afternoon to pay tribute to the star.

News of his death was broken by his family in a statement to US publication People.

They said: ‘We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name or Earl Simmons, passed away at the age of 50 years old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days.

‘Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him.

‘Earl’s music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever. We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time.

‘Please respect our privacy as we grieve the loss of our brother, father, uncle and man the world knew as DMX. We will share information about his memorial service once the details are finalised.’

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