DMX
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DMX is an American Hip-Hop artist and at the same time an actor. He is the 6th best selling rapper of all time selling more than 20 million records in the United States.
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About
Rapper/Actor DMX was born as Earl Simmons on December 18, 1970 in Baltimore, MD. At a young age, his family moved to the suburbs of Yonkers, New York. DMX had an abusive chilhood and turned into a violent man. He lived in group homes and made money out of robbery which made him run from the law. Rapping change his life. He started out as a DJ and a human beatbox. He was became well-respected in the freestyle battle scene. Ruffhouse signed him in and released his debut single "Born Loser". The label didn't promote DMX and decided to discontinue his contract. In 1994, he made another single "Make A Move". At the same year he was convicted of drug possession.
DMX went back to the music scene and appeared on DJ Clue's mixtapes. In 1997, he was given a contract with Def Jam Records. He made an appearances on LL Cool J's "4, 3, 2, 1", Mase's "24 Hours to Live" and LOX's "Money, Power & Respect". In 1998, he released "Get at Me Dog" under Def Jam. The singles entered charts and was a hit success. At the same year he released his debut album, It's Dark And Hell Is Hot. The album was produced by Swizz Beatz. DMX was now compared to rappers with big names. It's Dark and Hell Is Hot sold over 4 million copis. DMX was accussed of raping a stripper in the Bronx. The accusation was not true proven by a DNA evidence. He made his acting debut on the film Belly.
In 1998, he published his second album, Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood, with the controversial picture of the rapper covered in blood. The album went straight to no.1 and went triple Platinum. The next year DMX went on tour with Jay-Z and Method Man/Redman on the Hard Knock Life tour. In Denver during the tour, DMX was arressted for a connection with a stabbing, he was later on cleared. In May, the rapper was accused of assault but the charges were dropped. That summer, when his manager was accidentally shot in the foot the police raided DMX's home and charged him for animal cruelty, weapons, and drug possession. He plea-bargained and left with fines, probation, and community service.
End of that year, he released his third album, ...And Then There Was X, which was another no.1 album. The singles "Get at Me Dog" and "Party Up (Up in Here)" entered the top ten of the R&B Charts. With the help of "What You Want" and "What's My Name?" the album sold over five million copies. After the album's success, DMX went back on screen on the action flick Romeo Must Die starring Jet Li. He also appeared on Steven Seagal's Exit Wounds. The hit single "No Sunshine" was included in the soundtrack.
In 2001, his fouth album, The Great Depression, was his fourth straight album to debut at #1. The album also went Platinum. In 2002, DMX, published E.A.R.L.: The Autobiography of DMX. The rapper had another film, Cradle 2 The Grave, with Jet Li. The single "Here I Come" was included in the film's soundtrack. Six months later, Grand Champ was released followed by Year of the Dog... Again in August 2006.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
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| 1999 | Blockbuster Entertainment Award | Favorite New Artist - Male |
| 1999 | Billboard Music Award | R&B Album Artist of the Year for "...And Then There Was X" |
| 2000 | American Music Award | Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist |
| 2001 | Billboard Music Special Award | For first four albums Debuting at No. 1 |
| 2002 | TV Movie Award | Nominated for Breakthrough Male Performance for Exit Wounds (2001) |
| 2002 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance for "Who We Be" |
| 2002 | MTV Video Music Award | Nominated for Best Rap Video for "Who We Be" |
| 2002 | MTV Video Music Award | Nominated for Breakthrough Video for "Who We Be" |
| 2006 | BET Award | Nominated for Best Duet/Collaboration for "Touch It (Remix)" |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | It's Dark And Hell Is Hot | Certified 4x Platinum in U.S. |
| 1998 | Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood | Certified 3x Platinum in U.S. |
| 1999 | ...And Then There Was X | Certified 5x Platinum in U.S. |
| 2001 | The Great Depression | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| 2003 | Grand Champ | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Get At Me Dog | 19 | 6 | 39 | It's Dark And Hell Is Hot |
| 1998 | Hows It Goin Down | 19 | 70 | It's Dark And Hell Is Hot | |
| 1998 | Ruff Ryders Anthem | 33 | 18 | 94 | It's Dark And Hell Is Hot |
| 1998 | Stop Being Greedy | 45 | 79 | It's Dark And Hell Is Hot | |
| 1999 | What's My Name | 11 | And Then There Was X | ||
| 2000 | Party Up (Up In Here) | 8 | 11 | 27 | And Then There Was X |
| 2000 | What's My Name | 23 | 67 | And Then There Was X | |
| 2000 | What You Want | 11 | 22 | 49 | And Then There Was X |
| 2001 | We Right Here | 43 | 8 | The Great Depression | |
| 2001 | Who We Be | 16 | 10 | 60 | The Great Depression |
| 2002 | I Miss You | 37 | 86 | The Great Depression | |
| 2003 | Get It On The Floor | 57 | Grand Champ | ||
| 2003 | Where The Hood At? | 24 | 13 | 68 | Grand Champ |
| 2003 | X Gon' Give It To Ya | 32 | 16 | 60 | Grand Champ |
News
Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours and concerts for DMX.
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
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| 1998 | Get At Me Dog | Def Jam | It's Dark And Hell Is Hot |
| 1998 | Hows It Goin Down | Def Jam | It's Dark And Hell Is Hot |
| 1999 | What's My Name | Polygram International | And Then There Was X |
| 2000 | Party Up (Up In Here) | Def Jam | And Then There Was X |
| 2000 | What You Want | Polygram International | And Then There Was X |
| 2001 | We Right Here | Universal | The Great Depression |
| 2001 | Who We Be | Polygram International | The Great Depression |
| 2002 | I Miss You | Universal | The Great Depression |
| 2003 | Get It On The Floor | Universal | Grand Champ |
| 2003 | Where The Hood At? | Def Jam | Grand Champ |
| 2003 | X Gon' Give It To Ya | Universal International | Grand Champ |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- He usually has a religion related skit on his albums.
- He has a scar on his left wrist from a fan that was trying to rip his watch off.
- He has his own record label and clothing line called "Bloodline".
- His trademark is wearing a silver dog collar.
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Categories: Artist | Rap | Hip-Hop
