DMX was not only a rapper but also an actor, known for his roles in films like "Belly" and "Romeo Must Die."
He was nominated for six Grammy Awards throughout his career, showcasing his impact on the music industry.
DMX faced a tumultuous childhood, including physical abuse and homelessness, which shaped his music and persona.
Biography
Early Life
Earl Simmons, known professionally as DMX, was born on December 18, 1970, in Mount Vernon, New York. He was raised in a challenging environment, experiencing physical abuse from his mother and diagnosed with bronchial asthma. After being sent to live with relatives in Yonkers, he faced further hardships, including homelessness and criminal activities to survive. Despite these struggles, DMX found solace in music, which would later become his lifeline.
Career
DMX's musical journey began in 1985 when he started beatboxing for a local rapper named Ready Ron. He adopted the stage name DMX, inspired by the Oberheim DMX drum machine, and began to carve out his niche in the hip-hop scene. His breakthrough came in the late 1990s with the release of his debut album, "It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot," which showcased his aggressive rapping style and personal themes. Over the years, he released several successful albums, including "Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood" and "...And Then There Was X," solidifying his status as a prominent figure in hip-hop. DMX was known for his raw lyrics and emotional delivery, which resonated with many fans.
Personal Life and Legacy
DMX was a devoted father to 15 children from multiple relationships and married his childhood friend Tashera Simmons in 1999. He struggled with addiction throughout his life, claiming he became addicted to crack cocaine at the age of 14. Despite his challenges, he remained a born-again Christian and aspired to become a pastor. DMX passed away on April 9, 2021, after suffering a heart attack, leaving behind a legacy as one of hip-hop's most influential artists, known for his unique voice and impactful storytelling.
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Discography
Let Us Pray: Chapter X2024
- 1.Favor2:46
- 2.Bear With Me3:32
- 3.One Life to Do It3:31
- 4.Until I’m Gone4:01
- 5.Favor (instrumental)2:53
- 6.Bear With Me (instrumental)3:32
- 7.One Life to Do It (instrumental)3:37
- 8.Until I’m Gone (instrumental)4:04
DMX: The Legacy2021
- 1.Ready to Meet Him7:25
- 2.Where the Hood At4:47
- 3.What These Bitches Want4:13
- 4.Get at Me Dog4:04
- 5.Ruff Ryders' Anthem3:32
- 6.What's My Name3:52
- 7.Party Up4:33
- 8.X Gon' Give It to Ya3:38
- 9.How's It Goin' Down4:04
- 10.Slippin'5:05
- 11.Who We Be4:49
- 12.Grand Finale4:38
Exodus2021
- 1.That’s My Dog5:06
- 2.Bath Salts3:00
- 3.Dogs Out2:46
- 4.Money Money Money2:09
- 5.Hold Me Down3:39
- 6.Skyscrapers3:25
- 7.Stick Up (skit)0:47
- 8.Hood Blues4:36
- 9.Take Control3:51
- 10.Walking in the Rain4:00
- 11.Exodus (skit)0:21
- 12.Letter to My Son (Call Your Father)4:05
- 13.Prayer2:02
SmokeOut2019
- 1.We Right Here
- 2.Who We Be
- 3.The Rain
- 4.Where the Hood At
- 5.Party Up (Up in Here)
- 6.A’Yo Kato
- 7.Slippin’
- 8.The Prayer IV
Greatest Hits2016
- 1.Ruff Ryders’ Anthem3:51
- 2.What’s My Name?4:43
- 3.Party Up (Up In Here)4:57
- 4.X Gon’ Give It To Ya3:52
- 5.What These B**ches Want4:15
- 6.Get It On the Floor4:55
- 7.Where The Hood At4:53
- 8.How’s It Goin’ Down4:29
- 9.Slippin’5:15
- 10.Lord Give Me a Sign3:59
- 11.Party Up (Up In Here) [Virus Syndicate Remix]4:13
- 12.Lord Give Me A Sign (Jazz Downed Remix)3:18
Redemption of The Beast2015
- 1.Spit That Shit
- 2.Built Like a Bitch
- 3.On and On
- 4.Get Up and Try Again
- 5.Solid
- 6.I’m Gonna Win
- 7.It’s a Problem
- 8.It’s Goin’ Down
- 9.Shout It
- 10.One More Night
- 11.56 Bars
- 12.Where You Been
- 13.Right or Wrong
- 14.Gonna Get Mine
- 15.We Gonna Make It
- 16.Love That Bitch
Woodstock '992014
- 1.Intro2:12
- 2.Ruff Ryder Hype1:00
- 3.I'm Gonna Start This2:02
- 4.My N*Ggas2:11
- 5.It's a War1:41
- 6.F*Ckin' Wit' D2:14
- 7.Stop Being Greedy2:36
- 8.It's All Good2:40
- 9.No Love for Me1:38
- 10.Damien2:27
- 11.Tell Me How You Feelin'1:39
- 12.Keep Your Sh*T the Hardest2:48
- 13.How's It Goin' Down3:36
- 14.Get at Me Dog2:30
- 15.Ruff Ryders Anthem4:07
- 16.Slippin'4:05
- 17.Prayer3:28
- 18.Ready to Meet Him1:31
Icon: DMX2012
- 1.Party Up4:33
- 2.Ruff Ryders' Anthem3:32
- 3.What These Bitches Want4:13
- 4.Where the Hood At4:46
- 5.How's It Goin' Down4:04
- 6.Slippin'5:05
- 7.What's My Name3:53
- 8.Get at Me Dog4:04
- 9.Who We Be4:48
- 10.We Right Here4:28
- 11.Stop Being Greedy3:36
Undisputed2012
- 1.Lookin Without Seein’ (intro)0:50
- 2.What They Don’t Know3:42
- 3.Cold World4:04
- 4.I Don’t Dance3:28
- 5.Sucka for Love4:11
- 6.I Get Scared3:55
- 7.Slippin’ Again3:48
- 8.Prayer1:42
- 9.I’m Back2:34
- 10.Have You Eva3:45
- 11.Get Your Money Up2:22
- 12.Head Up4:32
- 13.Frankenstein2:34
- 14.Y’all Don’t Really Know2:39
- 15.I Got Your Back3:16
- 16.No Love3:21
- 17.Already3:59
DMX: Live2012
- 1.Ruff Ryders Anthem4:13
- 2.What's My Name4:57
- 3.Party Up5:00
- 4.X Gon' Give It to Ya4:03
- 5.What These Bitches Want4:24
- 6.Get It on the Floor5:01
- 7.Where the Hood At5:04
- 8.Who We Be5:03
- 9.Slippin'5:16
- 10.Lord Give Me a Sign4:10
- 11.How It's Going Down4:25
- 12.Damien4:03
Greatest Hits With a Twist2011
- 1.Ruff Ryders’ Anthem3:51
- 2.What’s My Name?4:43
- 3.Party Up (Up in Here)4:56
- 4.X Gon’ Give It to Ya3:52
- 5.What These Bitches Want4:16
- 6.Get It on the Floor4:55
- 7.Where the Hood At4:53
- 8.How’s It Goin’ Down4:29
- 9.Slippin’5:15
- 10.Lord Give Me a Sign3:59
- 11.Damien4:05
- 12.Stop Being Greedy4:12
- 13.Who We Be4:58
- 14.Where the Hood At (High on X remix)4:54
- 15.Ruff Ryders’ Anthem (dirty remix)4:08
- 16.Party Up (Up in Here) (Shoot ’Em remix)4:58
- 17.X Gon’ Give It to Ya (Fuckin’ Twisted remix)3:53
- 18.Where the Hood At (Billion Dolla remix)3:54
- 19.Ruff Ryders’ Anthem (Electro Ryder remix)3:58
- 20.Party Up (Up in Here) (What! remix)4:43
- 21.X Gon’ Give It to Ya (Rox n Rolex remix)3:58
- 22.Get It on the Floor (Ca$h Mob mix)4:09
- 23.X Gon’ Give It to Ya (Cold Chill remix)4:17
- 24.Lord Give Me a Sign (Jazz Downed remix)3:18
- 25.What’s My Name? (Dubstep club remix)4:57
The Best of DMX (Re-Recorded Versions)2011
- 1.Party Up (Up in Here) [Re-Recorded / Remastered]4:57
- 2.X Gon' Give It to Ya (Re-Recorded / Remastered)3:53
- 3.Ruff Ryders' Anthem (Re-Recorded / Remastered)3:51
- 4.Where the Hood At (Re-Recorded / Remastered)4:53
- 5.What's My Name? (Re-Recorded / Remastered)4:44
- 6.Slippin' (Re-Recorded / Remastered)5:16
- 7.Get It on the Floor (Re-Recorded / Remastered)4:55
- 8.What These Bitches Want (Re-Recorded / Remastered)4:16
- 9.Lord Give Me a Sign (Re-Recorded / Remastered)4:00
- 10.Who We Be (Re-Recorded / Remastered)4:58
The Best of DMX2010
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Hits CD - Playlist Your Way2008
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The Definition of X: The Pick of the Litter2007
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Year of the Dog… Again2006
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Grand Champ2003
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The DMX Files2002
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The Great Depression2001
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DMX:Simmz Beatz Presents - The Best Of DMX2001
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…And Then There Was X1999
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Live at Woodstock1999
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It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot1998
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Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood1998
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Live at Woodstock '99
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Label
- Record label
- Ruff Ryders Entertainment
- Record label
- Columbia Records
- Record label
- Bloodline Records
- Record label
- Cleopatra Records
- Record label
- Def Jam Recordings
- Record label
- The Island Def Jam Music Group
Groups
- Bloodlinecurrent
- Murder Inc.current
- Ruff Ryderscurrent
- The Kennel Familycurrent
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: DMX - The Great Depression, Earl Simmons
Earl Simmons, known professionally as DMX, was an American rapper, songwriter, and actor. His accolades included an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, and six Grammy Award nominations. Regarded as an influential figure in the late 1990s and early 2000s and one of the greats of hip-hop, his music is characterized by his "aggressive" rapping style, with lyrical content varying from hardcore themes to personal themes such as trauma or childhood abuse.
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