Dr. Drew Making Play To Get DMX Out of Jail to Appear on Next Season of “Celebrity Rehab”

Rapper DMX who is back in trouble again after being arrested for allegedly violating his probation by using drugs, might have another option besides returning to jail. The star whose real name is Earl Simmons,  was jailed in 2009 on charges of drug possession, animal cruelty and theft, stemming from multiple arrests in 2008, and had served about half of his 18-month supervised probation when he was booked last week for a drug related parole violation.  DMX’s lawyer Gary Jenkins said at the time of his latest arrest: “He’s been battling addiction for some time and he’s in need of treatment.”
With that call for help,  DMX is now the #1 desired pick to appear on the next season of “Celebrity Rehab.”  DMX’s attorney, Gary Jenkins, tells TMZ, the “Rehab” team is considering sending someone to DMX’s next court hearing to speak with the judge — just like Dr. Drew did with Jessica Sierra from “American Idol” — to try and get him placed in their care instead of being locked up. The rapper is currently being held on no bond and is expected back in court March 16.