Rapper DMX facing further charges

Rapper DMX has been slapped with additional charges, following his arrest in connection with an attempt to steal a car at New York's JFK airport.

The hip-hop star and associate Jackie Hudgins were released on bail.

DMX was due to perform his first shows in Ireland later this month but they have now been postponed.

DMX, real name Earl Simmons, was initially charged with attempted robbery and impersonating a police officer.

Additional charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of a weapon and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, were added on Friday.

According to reports, the rapper told authorities he was rushing to catch a flight when another driver stopped him from parking his sports utility vehicle (SUV).

DMX flipped on flashing lights and a siren which were illegally placed on the SUV and chased the man, crashing through a toll booth.

Queens Assistant District Attorney Corrine Henderson said: "None of this would have happened if DMX had just paid the parking fee (and left)."