DMX Pleads Not Guilty

(andPOP) - After arriving one hour late for an arraignment on four felony drug charges and seven misdemeanor animal-cruelty charges, DMX entered a plea of not guilty.

DMX (also known as Earl Simmons) arrived to the Maricopa County Superior Court, in Phoenix, Thursday dressed in a loose white T-shirt and jeans.

The Republic reported that DMX had no comment for the press. The rapper did however say he was dealing with the allegations through “prayer” and described his present situation as “not very pleasant.”

DMX is due back in court July 2 on the drug and animal-cruelty charges.