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    • Earl Simmons (December 18, 1970 – April 9, 2021), known professionally as DMX, was an American rapper and actor. The recipient of various accolades, he won an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, and was nominated for six Grammy Awards. Regarded as an influential figure in late 1990s and early 2000s hip hop, his music is characterized by his … See more

    BornEarl Simmons · December 18, 1970 · Mount Vernon, New York, U.S.
    DiedApril 9, 2021 (aged 50) · White Plains, New York, U.S.
    SpouseTashera Simmons · (m. 1999; div. 2014)
    Children15
    Early life

    Earl Simmons was born on December 18, 1970, in Mount Vernon, New York. He was the son of 19-year-old Arnett Simmons and 18-year-old Joe Barker. Simmons was the middle child of the family; his mother had given birth t… See more

    Musical career

    His career began in 1985, when he beatboxed for a local rapper named Ready Ron. They would do small shows together where Ron would perform as a rapper, and DMX would beatbox and provide adlibs. After some … See more

    Fashion

    DMX's public persona was the blueprint for a game-changing era of hip hop fashion and style. He popularised baggy sweatsuits, fitted hats and gold chains. See more

    Personal life

    DMX was a born-again Christian, and stated that he read the Bible every day. While in jail, DMX stated that he had a purpose for being there:
    "I came here to meet somebody...Don't know who i… See more

    Legal issues

    DMX was in jail more than 30 times throughout his lifetime for various offenses, including criminal possession of a weapon, robbery, assault, carjacking, animal cruelty, reckless driving, driving under the influence, u… See more

    Health problems and death

    Simmons claimed he became addicted to crack cocaine when he was 14 years old, after Ready Ron tricked him into smoking a marijuana cigarette laced with the drug. Ready Ron denied this claim in a social media post … See more

    Legacy

    Various celebrities paid tribute through outlets like social media including former NFL player Torrey Smith, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Eminem, Gabrielle Union (who co-starred with DMX in the 2003 film Cradle 2 th… See more

     
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  4. DMX - IMDb

    Earl Simmons (December 18, 1970 - April 9, 2021), known by his stage name DMX ("Dark Man X"), was an American rapper and actor. He began rapping in the early 1990s and released his debut album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot in 1998, to …

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  6. DMX - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Earl Simmons (December 18, 1970 – April 9, 2021), better known by his stage name DMX (short for Dark Man X), was an American rapper and actor. He was best known songs like "Ruff Ryders' Anthem", "Party Up (Up in Here)", "Where …

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  9. DMX, hip-hop legend, dies at 50 after heart attack

    Apr 9, 2021 · Rap legend DMX, known for being a pinnacle in the '90s and 2000s hip-hop scene, died on Friday at age 50, according to a statement from his family given to The Associated Press. “Earl...