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Biography
 

Earl Simmons, 18 December 1970, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Simmons was raised from an early age by his aunt in New York City's Yonkers district. He took his name from the DMX digital sound machine, and developed a reputation as a DJ on the local projects. He won Source magazine's Unsigned Hype Award in January 1991, and released the promo single "Born Loser" for Columbia Records the following year. He managed to escape from Columbia's punitive contract, but little was heard from him afterwards apart from a 1994 single, "Make A Move". He made a dramatic re-entry onto the hip-hop scene with a show stopping appearance on LL Cool J's "4,3,2,1". Further cameos on Mase's "24 Hours To Live", the LOX's "Money, Power & Respect" and the remix of Ice Cube's "We Be Clubbin'" built up a highly marketable reputation. Newly signed to Ruff Ryders/ Def Jam Records, DMX returned to recording with the powerful "Get At Me Dog" single, a US Top 40 single built around a B.T. Express guitar sample. Marketed as a return to the chaotic, raw roots of street rap, he became hip-hop's latest sensation during 1998 when his debut album, It's Dark And Hell Is Hot, entered the US Billboard album chart at number 1. An impressive slice of east coast hardcore rap, the album centred around DMX's ferocious lyrical approach. The follow-up, Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood, stayed at number 1 in the US for three weeks during January 1999. The album included cameo appearances from the Lox, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige ("Coming From") and Marilyn Manson ("The Omen"). After contributing to the Ruff Ryders' chart-topping Ryde Or Die Vol. 1 set, DMX quickly laid down tracks for his new album. Despite being his third release in the space of two years, ... And Then There Was X was another quality slice of hardcore rap and a welcome antidote to the bland hip-hop product still flooding the American market. The album followed its predecessors to the top of the US charts in January 2000. The following February, Simmons was ordered to serve a 15-day jail sentence for driving without a license.
DMX
Real Name: Earl Simmons
Nicknames: X, Dark Man, Dark Man X, Dark Master X, Divine Master Of The Unknown
Birthday: December 18, 1970
Place of birth: Baltimore, MD
Raised in: Yonkers, New York
Family: 5 Sisters, 2 Brothers, 2 sons, and a wife.
Wifes Name: Tashera Simmons
Sons Names: Xavier & Tacoma
Wedding Date: August 8, 1970
Pets: 2 Pit bulls and a dog named "Mimi"
Pets Names: Bandit and Bobbi
Tattoos: Tattoo on his left arm is a grim reaper with a dog on a leash
Tattoo on his back says, "One love for boomer" which he didicated to his dog who wuz killed in a car accident.
First Album: Born Loser
DMX Factoid: DMX has a scar on his hand in which a fan tried to pull his wrist watch off.
Now: Lives in New Jersey with his wife in a 2 family home.
DMX: Doesn't talk to his sisters much
DMX: Has crazed fans and reporters jump at his gate
DMX: Used to be a DJ
DMX: Started rapping for the girls
DMX: Feels he is 2 different peeps, Earl Simmons and DMX.
DMX FAQ: Earl's GREAT GRANMOTHER won't leave her home without takeing her ruffryders bandana