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m Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the American rapper and actor. For other uses, see DMX. DMX Academy Awards afterparty CUN DMX.jpg DMX in February 2007 Background information Birth name	Earl Simmons Also known as	Dark Man X Born	December 18, 1970 (age 47)[1] Rome, Italy Origin Rome, Italy.[1] Genres Hip hop hardcore hip hop[2] Occupation(s) Rapper record producer actor Years active	1991–present Labels Ruff Ryders Columbia Bloodline Hypnotic, a division of Cleopatra[3] Associated acts	Ruff Ryders Earl Simmons (born December 18, 1970),[1] professionally known as DMX, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. In 1999, DMX released his best-selling album ...And Then There Was X, which included the hit single "Party Up (Up in Here)". He has been featured in films such as Belly, Romeo Must Die, Exit Wounds, Cradle 2 the Grave and Last Hour. In 2006, he starred in the reality television series DMX: Soul of a Man, which was primarily aired on the BET cable television network. In 2003, DMX published a book of his memoirs entitled, E.A.R.L.: The Autobiography of DMX.[4]

Contents [hide] 1	Early life 2	Musical career 2.1	1991–1995: Career beginning 2.2	1996–1998: It's Dark and Hell Is Hot and Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood 2.3	1999–2000: ...And Then There Was X 2.4	2001–2002: The Great Depression 2.5	2003–2004: Grand Champ 2.6	2005–2008: Year of the Dog...Again and The Definition of X: The Pick of the Litter 2.7	2011–2012: Undisputed 2.8	2013–present: Eighth studio album 3	Personal life 3.1	Feud with Ja Rule 4	Legal issues 4.1	1998–1999 4.2	2000–2005 4.3	2008–2011 4.4	2013 4.5	2015 4.6	2017 5	Discography 6	Awards and nominations 7	Filmography 8	References 9	External links Early life DMX was born Earl Simmons in Mount Vernon, New York, the son of Arnett Simmons and Joe Barker, and was raised in Yonkers, New York.[1][2] As a child, he was brought up in the Jehovah's Witness faith.[5] Simmons went through an abusive childhood that included stays at group homes and frequent arrests.[2]

Musical career 1991–1995: Career beginning In 1991, Gabriel Grevenstuk from The Source magazine praised DMX in his Unsigned Hype column that highlighted unsigned hip-hop artists. In 1991, DMX recorded his first demos, Unstoppable Force and Three Little Pigs. His stage name was a tribute to an instrument he used in the 1980s, the Oberheim DMX drum machine; it later was interpreted as "Dark Man X".[2]

In 1992, Columbia Records signed DMX to their subsidiary label Ruffhouse, which released his debut single "Born Loser". The single did not receive much airplay.[citation needed] The label eventually agreed to release DMX from their contract.

He released his second single, "Make a Move" in 1994, and made a guest appearance alongside Jay Z, Ja Rule, and Mic Geronimo on the classic underground track "Time To Build" on Mic Geronimo's debut album in 1995. He also appeared on LL Cool J's single "4, 3, 2, 1" in 1997. Additional guest spots on Mase singles "24 Hrs. to Live" and "Take What's Yours", and The LOX's single "Money, Power & Respect" created a strong buzz.[2] DMX also made a cameo appearance in the Sum 41 music video for "Makes No Difference".[6]

1996–1998: It's Dark and Hell Is Hot and Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood In February 1998, DMX released his debut major-label single, "Get at Me Dog", on Def Jam Recordings. The single was certified Gold by the RIAA. His first major-label album, It's Dark and Hell Is Hot, which included the single "Ruff Ryders Anthem", was released in May 1998. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in the U.S and sold over five million copies.

Later that year in December, DMX released his second album, Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, where it remained for three consecutive weeks. Within one week of the album's release, 670,000 units were shipped.[citation needed] It was eventually certified Platinum four times. As a result, DMX was the first rapper in history to have released two number one [2] albums in the same year, both of which debuted on Billboard 200.[2]

1999–2000: ...And Then There Was X DMX released his third and best-selling album ...And Then There Was X, on December 21, 1999. It was his third album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200. Its most popular single, "Party Up", became his first Top Ten hit on the R&B charts. Singles "What's My Name?" and "What These Bitches Want" were also popular.[citation needed] The album was certified six-times Platinum.[2]

2001–2002: The Great Depression After improving his legal situation (see section "Legal Issues"), DMX returned to the studio to complete his fourth album, The Great Depression. Released October 23, 2001, it was his fourth album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200, featuring the singles "Who We Be", "We Right Here", and "Shorty Was The Bomb". Despite the album's triple Platinum certification, its commercial and critical success was lower than his previous album.[2]

2003–2004: Grand Champ His fifth album, Grand Champ, once again debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 charts, placing DMX as the only musical artist in history to release five consecutive albums (his entire album catalog at the time) that debuted at number one. Singles include "Where Tha Hood At" and "Get it on the Floor". After its release, he informed the public that he planned to retire, and that Grand Champ would be his final album.[7]

2005–2008: Year of the Dog...Again and The Definition of X: The Pick of the Litter DMX signed to Columbia Records in January 2006. He recorded his next album, Year of the Dog...Again, while switching record labels, which caused numerous delays.[8] It was finally released on August 1, 2006, and missed the number one Billboard spot by only a few hundred copies.[9] He released two more singles, "Lord Give Me A Sign" and "We In Here"

On June 12, 2008, Def Jam released a compilation of his greatest hits, The Definition of X: The Pick of the Litter.[2] Def Jam released another compilation album, The Best of DMX, in 2011.[10][11] which features hit singles including "Where the Hood At?" and "X Gon' Give It to Ya".

In 2009, DMX claimed he would pursue preaching in Jersey City, New Jersey but will also continue to produce music. He completed a Gospel album prior to his incarceration. According to MTV, he had semi-retired to study the Bible more in an effort to give messages behind the pulpit.[12]

2011–2012: Undisputed On October 11, 2011, DMX performed at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards. He stated that he has been working "nonstop, every day" on his seventh album, which was later titled Undisputed.[13] A video for a new track entitled "Last Hope" was released via the Internet on September 24, 2011, and was later included on The Weigh In EP released digitally on May 5, 2012.

In late February 2012, Seven Arts Entertainment Inc. acquired United Music Media Group's music assets (which included a catalog of DMX's music),[14] and signed DMX to a two-album deal. During a performance at New York's Santos Party House on December 25, 2011, DMX stated that the new album will be entitled Undisputed and would be released on March 26, 2012. After numerous delays,[15][16] the album was eventually released on September 11, 2012, and featured production from Swizz Beatz and J.R. Rotem with a guest appearance by MGK.

2013–present: Eighth studio album In 2013, DMX announced he had begun working on his eighth studio album. He has been seen collaborating with producers Swizz Beatz[17] and Dame Grease. In December, after regaining his passport, he embarked on a world tour with performances in Bulgaria and Kosovo, with additional performances expected in Europe and the Middle East.[18][19]

On January 7, 2015 it was announced by DMX's label Seven Arts Music that DMX would be releasing a new album next week entitled Redemption of the Beast, but later during the day close personal friend and recurring collaborator producer/rapper/entrepreneur Swizz Beatz confirmed that this was false, DMX's management would also confirm it was false as well.[20][21] On January 13, 2015, Seven Arts Music released Redemption of the Beast, without acquiring a legal artist contract. On January 15, 2015 it was announced by DMX's brother/manager Montana that DMX was no longer signed to Seven Arts Music and that they would be taking legal action against Seven Arts Music for the unauthorized release of Redemption of the Beast stating:

Seven Arts Entertainment had no right to put out a new album. The only contract DMX had was for Undisputed & that came out two years ago. He don’t have a contract with them to release another album. You can't just put somebody's album out without permission. X only had a contract with them for one album & that album already came out a long time ago. If they wanted to come out with another album, they had to come to the table. That's why we sent a cease & desist letter. Some of the songs are from the Undisputed album & there's three extra songs that he recorded that were not on the Undisputed album that they just put on that album. That's what they did. We don’t even know where he got that picture on the cover from.

— Montana[22][23][24] For his upcoming album, long-time collaborator Swizz Beatz stated that two of the collaborators on the album will be Kanye West and Dr. Dre.[25] His 2003 song "X Gon' Give It to Ya" was featured in the 2016 film Deadpool and in its trailers.

On June 28, 2016 DMX released a new song which was produced by Divine Bars which was titled "Blood Red".[26]

On January 11, 2017 DMX released a new song produced by Swizz Beats entitled "Bain Iz Back".[27]

Personal life DMX is a Christian[28] and has stated he reads the Bible every day.[29] While in prison, DMX stated that he had a purpose for being there: "I came here to meet somebody...Don't know who it was, but I'll know when I see him. And I came here to give him a message. And that message is Jesus loves them."[30] DMX is currently a transitional deacon in the Christian Church and aspires to become ordained as a pastor, stating that he received this call in 2012.[31]

DMX is the father of fifteen children. He was married to Tashera Simmons in 1999 and they were married for eleven years.[32] In July 2010, after his first of three incarcerations that year, Tashera announced their separation.[33] DMX maintains that the two remain friends.[34] His fifteenth child, Exodus Simmons, was born to his girlfriend, Desiree Lindstrom, on August 16, 2016.[35]

DMX in 2001 DMX had multiple extramarital affairs during his marriage to Simmons, some of which produced children. DNA testing confirmed that he is the father of at least two children; the first was born to Maryland resident Monique Wayne in 2004, the second to a different woman in late 2008.[36][37] DMX and Wayne fought over her claim that he was the father of her son for years, during which she has sued him repeatedly for defamation of character,[38] and for child support. After DNA testing proved DMX fathered Wayne's son in 2007, he was ordered to pay her $1.5 million.[39][40][41][42]

On July 30, 2013, DMX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing his child support obligations as his priority claim.[43] The filing was challenged by the Department of Justice's bankruptcy watchdog trustee program,[44] and was later dismissed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan on November 11, 2013.[45]

On February 10, 2016, DMX was found lifeless in a Ramada Inn parking lot in Yonkers.[46][47] He was resuscitated by first responders and given Narcan before being rushed to the hospital.[48] A witness states he ingested some type of substance before collapsing, but police found no illegal substances on the property.[49] DMX stated that it was from an asthma attack.[50]

Feud with Ja Rule DMX and Jay Z guest-starred on the single "It's Murda" from Ja Rule's first album. Ja Rule had previously feuded with Busta Rhymes, Dr. Dre, Eminem and 50 Cent; all of which had been resolved or faded from significance. DMX accused Ja Rule of copying his signature "gruf style". DMX said that he wanted the feud to end when he was released from jail in 2005: "Gotti came to me in jail and said I want to make peace with you and him. I was like, 'Alright Gotti, let's do it."[51] DMX and Ja Rule finally ended their feud at VH1's 2009 Hip Hop Honors.[52]

Legal issues

June 2008 mugshot of DMX Since becoming a public figure, DMX's multiple arrests have been for offenses including: resisting arrest, animal cruelty,[53] reckless driving,[54] unlicensed driving, drug possession,[55] and identity falsification.[56]

1998–1999 When officers of the Fort Lee Police Department executed a search of his home in 1999, DMX promptly surrendered himself on weapons possession charges.[57] DMX faced a 1999 animal cruelty charge in Teaneck, New Jersey, that was dismissed after the performer agreed to accept responsibility and record public service announcements for an animal rights group.[58] 2000–2005 In 2000, DMX served a 15-day jail sentence for possession of marijuana.[59] DMX served another jail sentence in 2001 for driving without a license and possession of marijuana. His appeal to reduce the sentence was denied; rather, he was charged with assault for throwing objects at prison guards. DMX entered rehab to treat his addiction to drugs in 2002.[60][61] In January 2002, DMX pleaded guilty in New Jersey to 13 counts of animal cruelty, two counts of maintaining a nuisance and one count each of disorderly conduct and possession of drug paraphernalia. He eventually plea-bargained down to fines, probation and community service, and starred in public service announcements against the dangers of guns and animal abuse.[62] In June 2004, DMX was arrested at the John F. Kennedy International Airport, on charges of cocaine possession, criminal impersonation, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal mischief, menacing, and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, while claiming to be a federal agent and attempting to carjack a vehicle.[63] He was given a conditional discharge on December 8, 2004, but pleaded guilty on October 25, 2005, to violating parole.[64] On November 18, 2005, DMX was sentenced to 70 days in jail for violating parole; the lateness charge added a 10-day extension to the original 60-day sentence.[65] DMX was released early (for "good behavior") on December 30, 2005.[66] 2008–2011 On May 9, 2008 DMX was arrested on drug and animal cruelty charges after attempting to barricade himself inside his Arizona home.[58] DMX pleaded guilty to charges of drug possession, theft, and animal cruelty, at a hearing on December 30, 2008; he was sentenced to 90 days in jail on January 31, 2009.[67][68] On May 22, 2009, DMX entered a plea agreement/change of plea, and pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated assault. After serving four out of six months for violating drug probation, DMX was released from jail on July 6, 2010.[69] That day, a television pilot was filmed to portray his road to recovery; however, DMX was arrested three weeks later and the pilot did not evolve into a series. On July 27, 2010, DMX turned himself in to Los Angeles Metropolitan Court for a reckless driving charge he received in 2002. He was sentenced to serve ninety days in jail.[70][71] On November 19, 2010, DMX was arrested in Maricopa County, Arizona on charges of violating his probation by consuming alcohol (at a performance). On December 20, 2010, DMX was moved to the Mental Health Unit of the Arizona State Prison,[72] and released on July 18, 2011.[73] On August 24, 2011, DMX was arrested for speeding (recorded as 102 mph in a 65 mph zone), reckless driving, and driving with a suspended license. While DMX admitted to speeding, he claims he was driving 85 mph, not 102 mph as charged.[74] 2013 On February 13, 2013, DMX was arrested in Spartanburg, South Carolina for driving without a drivers license.[75] On July 26, 2013, DMX was arrested again in Greenville County, South Carolina and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, as well as driving without a license.[76] On August 20, 2013, DMX was arrested again in Greer, South Carolina during a traffic stop after a car he was a passenger in made an improper u-turn. He was arrested due to an outstanding warrant for driving under suspension. Four packages of marijuana were also found in the vehicle, and he along with the driver were cited for them.[77][78][79] On November 4, 2013, DMX was again arrested by the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport police near Greer, South Carolina after police, who were familiar with his prior arrests, noticed DMX behind the wheel of a vehicle at the terminal. DMX was booked on charges of driving under suspension, having an uninsured vehicle, and not having a licensed vehicle. He was subsequently released after spending three hours in jail.[80] 2015 On June 26, 2015, DMX was arrested in New York, charged for robbery in Newark, New Jersey, and outstanding child support.[81] On July 14, 2015, DMX was sentenced to 6 months in jail for failing to pay $400,000 in child support.[82] On December 14, 2015, an arrest warrant was issued for DMX after he missed a court hearing to address child support issues with his ex-wife Tashera Simmons and their 4 kids.[83][better source needed] 2017 On July 14, 2017, DMX appeared in court after having been charged with 14 tax fraud related counts relating to $1.7 million of allegedly unpaid taxes dating back to 2000. If found guilty of all 14 counts, he would face up to 44 years in prison.[84] DMX was charged with one felony count of attempting to interfere with the administration of the U.S. internal revenue laws under 26 U.S.C. § 7212, seven felony counts of willful attempted tax evasion under 26 U.S.C. § 7201, and six misdemeanor counts of willful failure to file tax returns under 26 U.S.C. § 7213.[85] Discography Main article: DMX discography It's Dark and Hell Is Hot (1998) Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood (1998) ...And Then There Was X (1999) The Great Depression (2001) Grand Champ (2003) Year of the Dog... Again (2006) Undisputed (2012) Awards and nominations Grammy Award

Year	Nominated work	Award	Result 2001	...And Then There Was X	Best Rap Album	Nominated "Party Up (Up In Here)"	Best Rap Solo Performance	Nominated 2002	"Who We Be"	Best Rap Solo Performance	Nominated American Music Award

Year	Nominated work	Award	Result 2000	DMX	Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist	Won 2001	DMX	Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist	Won MTV Video Music Award

Year	Nominated work	Award	Result 1999	"Ruff Ryders Anthem"	Best Rap Video	Nominated 2000	"Party Up (Up In Here)"	Best Rap Video	Nominated 2001	"No Sunshine"	Best Video from a Film	Nominated 2002	"Who We Be"	Best Rap Video	Nominated Best Breakthrough Video	Nominated Filmography Films Year	Title	Role	Notes 1998	Belly	Tommy "Buns" Bundy 2000	Romeo Must Die	Silk Backstage	As Himself 2001	Exit Wounds	Latrell Walker 2001	Angel: One More Road to Cross	As Himself 2003	Cradle 2 the Grave	Anthony Fait 2004	Never Die Alone	King David 2006	Father of Lies	Paul	Direct-to-DVD 2007	Death Toll	The Dog	Direct-to-DVD 2008	Last Hour	Black Jack	Direct-to-DVD Lords of the Street	Thorn	Originally titled Jump Out Boys 2009	Lockjaw: Rise of the Kulev Serpent	Nick	Direct-to-DVD The Bleeding	Tagg	Direct-to-DVD 2013	King Dog[86]	Terrell (TJ) Johnson	Direct-to-DVD Blame It on the Hustle[87]	—	Direct-to-DVD 2014	Top Five	Himself	Cameo Video Games Year	Title	Role	Notes 2003	Def Jam Vendetta	Himself	Voice role and likeness Television Year	Title	Role	Notes 1998	The Chris Rock Show	Himself South Park	Himself	"Chef Aid" (Season 2, Episode 14) 2000	Moesha	Himself	"Gimme a Break' (Season 5, Episode 18) 2000–02	MadTV	Himself	2 Episodes 2002	Half & Half	Himself	"The Big Sistah Sans Soul" (Season 1, Episode 7) 2003	Third Watch	Kandid Jones	"In Lieu of Johnson" (episode 92, season 5) Eve	Xenon	"She Snoops to Conquer" (episode 3, season 1) 2004	Chappelle's Show	Himself	(episode 16, season 2)/Music Guest Jimmy Kimmel Live!	Himself	Season 3, Episode 57 The Sharon Osbourne Show	Himself	2005	Trippin'	Himself	2 Episodes 2006	DMX: Soul of a Man	Himself	Documentary 2008	Big Pun: The Legacy	Himself	Documentary 2011	Lifechangers	Himself	2 Episodes 2012	Couples Therapy	Himself	Documentary 2013	Iyanla, Fix My Life	Himself	"Fix My Rap Star Life" (episode 1, season 2) 2015	Fresh Off The Boat	Himself	(episode 9, season 2) 2017	Black Ink Crew	Himself	(TBA, season 5) References ^ Jump up to: a b c d Simmons, Earl & Fontaine, Smokey D. (2003), E.A.R.L.: The Autobiography of DMX, HarperCollins, p. 7, ISBN 9780060934033 ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j Huey, Steve (June 12, 2007). "DMX – Biography". AllMusic.com. Retrieved May 18, 2008. Jump up ^ Steve Huey "DMX - Biography" "AllMusic.com" Retrieved Oct. 27, 2017 Jump up ^ Fleischer, Adam; Gissen, Jesse; Lelinwalla, Mark; Rodriguez, Jayson (December 12, 2011). "What's the Word: Top 10 Rap Books". XXL. December 2011. Retrieved January 5, 2012. 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Again Undisputed Compilations The Definition of X: The Pick of The Litter Playlist Your Way The Best of DMX Singles "Get at Me Dog" "Stop Being Greedy" "How's It Goin' Down" "Ruff Ryders' Anthem" "Slippin'" "What's My Name?" "What These Bitches Want" "Party Up (Up in Here) "No Sunshine" "We Right Here" "Who We Be" "I Miss You" "X Gon' Give It to Ya" "Where the Hood At?" "Get It on the Floor" "We in Here" "Lord Give Me a Sign" Featured singles	"4, 3, 2, 1" "Money, Power & Respect" "Shut 'Em Down" "Money, Cash, Hoes" "Come Back in One Piece" "Tear It Up" "Touch It (Remix)" Other songs	"24 Hrs. to Live" Related articles	Bloodline Records Ruff Ryders Entertainment DMX: Soul of a Man [show] v t e Ruff Ryders Entertainment [show] v t e Def Jam Recordings Authority control	WorldCat Identities VIAF: 28011765 LCCN: no98096051 ISNI: 0000 0000 5516 8709 GND: 124713556 BNF: cb140120650 (data) MusicBrainz: f3bf61f8-97d4-4e52-a73d-2ddbbe8196c8 Categories: 1970 birthsAfrican-American ChristiansAfrican-American male actorsAfrican-American male rappersAmerican male film actorsAmerican people convicted of cruelty to animalsAmerican people convicted of drug offensesAmerican people convicted of theftDef Jam Recordings artistsEast Coast hip hop musiciansLiving peopleMale actors from New York (state)Participants in American reality television seriesPeople from Dobbs Ferry, New YorkPeople from Mount Vernon, New YorkPeople from Yonkers, New YorkRappers from New York (state)Ruff Ryders artistsHardcore hip hop artistsMusicians from Phoenix, ArizonaDeaconsAmerican clergyFormer Jehovah's WitnessesDMX (rapper) Navigation menu TheRealDMXfan Alerts (0) Notice (1) TalkSandboxPreferencesBetaWatchlistContributionsLog outArticleTalkReadView sourceView historyWatchSearch

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