DMX

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DMX
Name : Earl Simmons
Date Of Birth : Dec 18, 1970
Place Of Birth : Baltimore, MD (USA)

--- DMX Biography :

Many have called DMX, or Dark Man X, the next coming of the slain Tupac Shakur, though asking him to comment on this will bring this angry response "I say they don’t know what the f**k they are talking about. And when people say I’m the second Pac, I’m not, I’m the first X." That being said, Earl Simmons (DMX’s real name) has said of Tupac "I think Tupac was a strong-minded black man, and that’s what America fears." Nevertheless, perhaps the real reason people flock to DMX is because the man is real, not a multi-million dollar record executive dressed like a rapper (listening Puffy ?) to which he apparently agrees, saying "I’m real. And people like real. I haven’t crossed them yet, I haven’t been on no fake sh*t yet, no bullsh*t yet. And they feel my sh*t. People like a real person."
The early days for Simmons were definitely real, born December 18, 1970 in Baltimore Maryland’s projects, his family quickly moved to Yonkers with his aunt, with a father that left him at a young age. He also endured an abusive mother, which in combination helped mold Simmons into a life of crime, where he spent years in group homes and jail. This also led to other troubled behavior such as alcoholism and drug abuse, a response to his manic depressed state.

What turned Simmons life around was rap music. In the early days, he paid his dues rapping on street corners, playing in clubs, and distributing his tapes, all this created a buzz for the performer in the New York scene. 1997 brought Ruff Ryders Entertainment and DMX was quickly signed by the Def Jam label. He appeared as a guest of sorts for the likes of LL Cool J, Lox, and Mase before releasing his first single in 1998, Get at Me Dog. With this created the artists affection for ’the dog’. In fact, DMX has a tattoo dedicated to his late pit bull and what he calls his "best friend" which says "One Love Boomer". His first full album, It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot, went on to sell 3.6 million copies (and counting). DMX also branched out into film, starring in Belly, a Hype Williams directed crime saga which featured other rappers such as T-Boz and Method Man. The cash strapped Def Jam was eager to get another album out and released the 2nd DMX project of the year with Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood. The controversial cover had DMX in a bathtub full of blood. The album featured a duet called Omen with Marilyn Manson (though the two never met, it was the product of a recording studio match). This and the success of Jay-Z helped catapult Def Jam from near extinction in the prior year to the leader of the hip-hop pack, as the downward spiraling Bad Boy Records (Puff Daddy) and the post Tupac Death Row Records were headed in the opposite direction. His latest album, ...And Then There Was X, has been his biggest hit to date, helped in large part by an all-out media blitz in support of its release. He appeared on Saturday Night Live, Queen Latifah, as well as an episode of Moesha.

Like Tupac, DMX’s post celebrity life has been touched with crimes and alleged misdeeds. In 1998, charges that he raped a 29 year old stripper were dropped after DNA tests on the woman came back negative for a match. In addition, he’s been arrested in connection with stabbings in Denver and Yonkers, though both of those cases were dropped. He also was arrested on drug paraphernalia and weapons charges in addition to spending two nights in a Trinidad jail for swearing during a concert, were the practice is legally forbidden. Ironically, his hit What’s My Name has drawn protests from The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), which they say glamorizes dog fighting, though Def Jam countered that there is no actually dog fighting in the video and that no dogs were harmed. DMX’s own love for dogs supports the theory that were was no bad intent with the video, as he has said "I used to take dogs on the street. I used to bring them home if I could, make somewhere for them to sleep right outside the building. I had dogs as long as I could remember, you know."

--- DMX Discography :

DMX Albums


	DMX Grand Champ (2003)

DMX The Great Depression (2001)	DMX ...And Then There Was X (1999)

DMX Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood (1998)	DMX It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot (1998)

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DMX, by mike [2009-07-04 01:33:18]

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DMX, by Saint [2009-03-06 19:02:48]

Yo all I know is that X is str8 hard, like a disciple of god. He needs to make another album when he gets out... we should all pull for him. He’s got it good, it sucks dogs gotta die, but thats humans fault but what you think dogs are for peting their teeth spell trublez say what if he talks about my nigga hah HEADS UP YALL don’t fU&K With them... HOLLA WHERE MY DOGGZ AT :PeAC3

DMX, by KILLA BEDAN AKA BEDAN MACKAZI [2009-01-03 09:50:15]

DMX,THE BEST RAPPER,ACTOR AND EVEN A ROLE MODEL TO ME.FURK CHINGY WHAT HE SAYS CAUSE FANS LIKE ME DONT CARE WHAT OTHER PEOPLE SAY ABOUT DMX .

DMX, by Dblock [2008-12-12 20:56:15]

the best rapper ever never changed his style and is gonna show hes still hot wit his new album his first album is already bangin bad boys "dogs for life"

DMX, by Ruffdoggz [2008-12-06 12:49:52]

yea am a true loyal fan of the doggz...i represent the hood...i dont talk about things i dont have and neither will i rush my pocket to attain earthly wealth...my dogg DMX keeps it real and through his lyrics u can tell wat a fucked up past he had...i never hear de man talk about cars on spinners or money stacked to the ceilin...X don’t boast...he don’t brag...and just like biggie and pac he is the shit dat keeps me goin back to the stores for more of his music...dmx is among the last of a dyin breed...to hell with the new wanna be rappers...guys like lil wayne claim to be top product but even his lyrics are not poetic enough to come by T.I farless DMX...lol...its true...take a song of DMX strip off the music and listen to the words and u will amazed at what u hearin every line makes perfect sence and is meaninful...and to all the hooligans who claim X shouts while he raps its because when u’re one with rap ur mind is expressin the its feelings through ur mouth thus the shoutin...sometimes i listen to X and tears roll down my cheeks. when X speaks my whole block listens and if he say dat rap is dyin then why the hell we still have freaks like lil wayne still claimin to be number 1 dead or alive...yow X dats ur soldier the ghetto 5 star general...i need a favour from u plz recruit some young ones and teach dem ur flow...plz dont let rap be ruled by rich kidz...rap is poor man music which talks about life struggles givin out good messages...not for rich asses to come and tell me dat they have a car for everyday of the week or they talk about jewelry...man we wear dogg chains !!! and we still rob niggaz !!! the rapper who rapped to let the whole world know what life was back then in his childhood days growin up... the rapper who kept it real even when he coulda make life better for him.... DMX DMX DMX DMX DMX DMX DMX DMX and now everyone calls me DMX2 if i continue talkin DMX will pull up with a new of the hook album for end of jan 2009

DMX, by Bernard [2008-04-27 13:35:20]

I think X’s come a long way, ain’t seen no rapper like X... Simply put, X is da sh..t. Holla @ Chingy ;u’re just a kid man, stop da playa hatin & show some respect 2 da greatest of em all... dogs 4 life

DMX, by PIT [2008-03-21 10:56:38]

DMX IS THE BEST I LOVE YOU

DMX, by [2007-12-11 20:32:37]

A motha fucka talkin about the man fightin dogs. what about george bush that bitch fighting people.so who really is a peice of shit.I kno some women who are bithes ,hoes IM sure u doo too.I also kno alot of male bitches also.Sum dum bitches need to suck a doggy dick .diss hip hop not da humane society,tho i love animals,need to stop blameing hip hop 4 all da worlds fuck ups.after listening 2 X I never wanted 2 fight doggs.

DMX, by PUMPKIN [2007-12-05 02:44:28]

first new york rapper who didnt come out with a shiney suit,no try to be some mafia shit from da movies.the dogg keeps it real.i just hope u kick the crack.ill pray 4 u my brother. DOGGS 4 LIFE

DMX, by [2007-09-27 11:27:52]

Are you people retarded ? DMX is a dog fighting piece of shit. He treats animals like shit. I hope one of his dogs gets ahold of his neck and fucks him up like he trained them to do. Everyone says he is so real and he speaks the truth, what a crock of shit. If he is so real then how can he get up on stage and call women bitches and hoes and talk about killing people, and then at the end of the show start praying and crying to Jesus and say he is a holly person. I am not a holly person but at least I don’t pretend night after night that I am and then contradict myself with the way I live. Fuck DMX and Fuck anyone involved in dogfighting !!!! If you got a problem with it them email me and we will talk about it. Bitches !!!!!!!!

DMX, by [2007-09-08 19:46:14]

dmx is da best of da best fuk pack n anybody else dis nigga speaks da truth

DMX, by [2007-07-17 05:58:13]

classics the greatest rap alive you all know

DMX, by Peter [2007-07-11 16:51:49]

Yo, calm your hyper ass down when you talking man. Niggas can hear you scrathty voice a mile away.

DMX, by BaByGiRL [2007-06-03 14:21:33]

Oh his concert in Germany was so great, i haven’t seen anythin’ like this before !!!!!!

> DMX, by SmartAlex [2006-08-17 15:49:50]

The gratest MC of all times who knows what the real struggle with life is.While others rap about how rich they are,what cars they drive,how many people they killed...Those muthafuckas cant be serious.the real hip hop is dead,because of those who just want money and dont care about other prople than themselfs.Dogs 4 life.

> DMX, by slim_tobi_thug [2006-07-25 20:07:53]

Hey Mr Simmons, i’m from good’ol germany and one of ur biggest fanz, i bought every single album from ya !can’t wait to buy year of the dog again ! keep movin dawg, peace

> DMX, by 2pitbulls [2006-07-23 03:26:36]

DMX is the greatest rapper ever. I like every song he sings. I would really like to find some information about buying one of his pitbulls..

> DMX, by Yao#11 [2006-05-27 15:36:56]

this is my ideal :P

> DMX, by THe Dog [2006-05-08 11:47:32]

Finnaly a new album .Year Of The Dog sound crazy man !U should check the song Getting Down

Here’s a sample of the Chorus

Gettin down for what we stand for cause they don’t stop once the line’s crossed

So what u think ?

> DMX welcome back, by tabitha postell [2006-05-06 16:29:19]

WELCOME BACK we miss u keep comin with the heat

> DMX, by Nuno Miranda [2006-05-04 14:47:30]

I think DMX it’s the GREEtest Rapper Ever.. in honor of TUPAC i should not say it but It’s the True.. IT’s The REal DOG... I’m From Portugal and the scene here is too poor but Everyone knows the Work of DMX... DMX RULLAX

Sorry abou the English ....

> DMX, by DMX A.k.A. Earl Simmons [2006-05-03 22:14:55]

chingy why u hatin’ on me ?

> DMX, by Kdor du 27 connection [2006-04-22 18:01:19]

DMX est LE rappeur loin devant ts le monde personne lui arrive aux glaoui et ceux qui pensent le contraire von se faire mettre !!!!!!!!!

> DMX, by chingy [2006-04-16 16:29:14]

dmx cannot rap heez a fucka

> DMX is da best, by D-DHERRTY C.K. [2006-04-05 01:43:52]

X da man even if he alive or dead Locked up or takin a break He been da best n still is His music da realist No snap music man he da illest Harder any of da rest he thrillest

> DMX, by mowy [2006-04-03 01:12:41]

They dont know who we be

DMX rips it every time

> DMX, by German Girl [2006-03-27 16:20:33]

Great American Rapper - for that we also in Germany know and like him and his work.

Yeah, X gonna give it to us, man !

> DMX, by indyo [2006-03-24 19:43:25]

international hip hop event www.mashiphop.com

> DMX - man of the year, by JARAC [2006-03-15 21:38:10]

DMX is the best !!! garanted :D JARAC sends you a big helloo ! :)

> DMX, by DJ [2006-03-08 05:31:44]

u one of my favorite rappers and u is an Og but how the hell u run into a cop car wit your liscens supended but Dats How u do so Do u now u trippin fallen but u can get up Aight u my nigga

> DMX, by oe [2006-02-08 02:43:20]

yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

> DMX, by henri black [2005-11-20 18:36:37]

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr first im gonna ROCK ! then im gonna ROLL ! X has been giving it to us since he came on the scene. As for JA-RULE biting his syle, i think ja-rule is just an opportunist that feasted of X’S creativity.

FLESH OF MY FLEEEEESH !