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DMX gets emotional about how he was tricked into smoking crack as a kid. During an appearance on Talib Kweli’s People’s Party show, the rapper opened up about the traumatic time he was misled into doing crack, which led to his crack addiction. “I learned that I had to deal …

The Ruff Ryders will forever go down in history as one of the most iconic collectives and labels in hip-hop. Managing the likes to DMX and The Lox, the name itself yields a certain lifestyle, while preserving that gritty, hardcore rap we all know and love. Most recently, the founders …

DMX is apologizing to fellow east coast rapper Lloyd Banks after he previously discredited his lyrical ability. During a conversation with Fatman Scoop on Instagram Live, the two began talking about their favorite lyricists. Scoop pointed out that Lloyd Banks, 38, is on his list, but DMX disagreed with his …

The state of New York is accusing DMX, real name Earl Simmons, of owing them a few hundred thousand in back taxes, according to BOSSIP. The warrant, obtained by the site, was filed by the state of New York’s Division of Taxation;  and states that the rapper owes a total …

DMX is a legend in the rap game, and his legacy will live on forever. For one, the Ruff Ryders founder broke the internet recently when he gave the world a Bible study session via his Instagram Live. Not only was he reading the scripture in his distinct, raspy voice, …

DMX, born Earl Simmons, is one of the most successful rappers of our time but his legacy is often overlooked, due in part to his personal, public lows, including his criminal history and his prior struggle with crack cocaine. But, in the wake of his recent release and sobriety, DMX …

DMX is headed back home to Def Jam where it all started. According to XXL, a source at Def Jam told the publication that the rapper has signed a new record deal with the label. Producer Swizz Beatz also confirmed the news in an interview with Power 105.1’s The Breakfast …

Feds have cleared DMX in a valet case where he and his entourage mistakenly drove away from a restaurant in someone else’s Corvette. According to TMZ, DMX and his crew left a Los Angeles restaurant in another diner’s car following a mix-up with valet, and the car was reported stolen. …

South Carolina authorities released a sketch composite of an attempted murder suspect, and many believed they knew exactly who the suspect was based on the photo… rapper DMX. But the reason why was simple, a witness claimed the assailant looked just like the Grammy-nominated rapper. “The witness said to us, …

As part of DMX’s Hollywood comeback, which has been filled with music appearances ahead of the 20th anniversary of ‘It’s Dark And Hell Is Hot,’ the rapper is taking his talents back to the big screen for a new psychological thriller movie, ‘Chronicle Of A Serial Killer.” Directed by Steve Stanulis, …

After serving a year behind bars for tax evasion, DMX has emerged with a renewed faith, a new outlook on life and the eagerness to release new music. However, amid his return to the music scene, X is opening up about the current state of rap music and its misrepresentation …

After 11 months behind bars, DMX has finally received some good news in regards to his year-long sentence. According to TMZ, the “Party Up” singer will be released in exactly one month.  In a recent statement to the media outlet, X’s attorney, Murray Richman said the New York-born rapper will …

On June 13, 2000, 18 years ago today, #DMX released “What These B*tches Want” from his third studio album, “…And Then There Was X.” The single features #Sisqó of #DruHill.     “What These B*tches Want” was written by #DMX, Mark Andrews, Tamir Ruffin, and Phillip Weatherspoon and released on …

Days after a judge sentenced DMX to one year in prison for tax evasion, the rapper was slapped with even more bad news in regards to his case. According to TMZ, X will have to cough up more than $2.3 million in restitution, upon his supervised release. However, the judge …

Rapper DMX has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for tax evasion, which is a better deal than what he could have originally been sentenced. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ X took responsibility for his actions Wednesday in an NYC courtroom. He told the judge that he hasn’t been on the right …