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DMX
Birthday:
18 Dec, 1970
Date of Death:
09 Apr, 2021
Cause of death:
Heart attack
Nationality:
American
Famous As:
Rapper
Age at the time of death:
50
Early Life
DMX was an American rapper who started his career in the early 1990s and released his debut album It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot in 1998 which was a critical and commercial success.
He followed it up with four more albums which also topped the Billboard 200 charts making him one of the first artists to achieve this feat.
DMX was born Earl Simmons 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.
DMX’s childhood was a bitter one. He suffered from physical violence at the hands of his mother and was diagnosed with bronchial asthma.
Growing up, he was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness but he later disassociated himself from the spirituality after he was injured in an accident by a driver.
Also at a young age, DMX’s mother sent him to live with relatives in Yonkers’ School Street housing apartments.
Simmons got expelled from a middle school at the age of ten and was sent to a group home.
The young Simmons returned to Yonkers at age fifteen, sleeping in empty storage bins and befriending stray dogs.
To top it all, he was unable to finish his track and field team schedule due to poor grades.
DMX also robbed several students to find food and clothing for himself.
Music Career
DMX was known for his unique raspy voice, aggressive delivery, and violent lyrics that reflected his personal struggles.
He also incorporated elements of gospel, rock, and pop into his music. He sold over 74 million records worldwide making him one of the best-selling rap artists of his era.
Acting Career
DMX also pursued an acting career and appeared in movies such as Belly, Romeo Must Die, Exit Wounds, Cradle 2, etc.
Personal Struggles
DMX’s personal life was filled with legal troubles, drug addiction, and health issues.
He was arrested multiple times for various offenses including animal cruelty, reckless driving, tax evasion, and drug possession. He became addicted to crack cocaine at the age of 14. While he was in prison, DMX became a born-again Christian.
DMX's Quote's
Family Life
DMX was the father of 15 children from 9 different women. He was once married to his childhood friend Tashera Simmons in 1999. They had four children together before they divorced in 2014.
Death
DMX passed away in 2021 at the age of 50.
Profile Snapshot
Name:
DMX
Popular Name:
DMX
Gender:
Male
Cause of Death:
Heart attack
Spouse:
Tashera Simmons
Place of Birth:
Mount Vernon, New York, U.S.
Place of Death:
White Plains, New York, U.S.
Occupation / Profession:
Rapper
Actor
Songwriter
Personality Type
Entertainer: Spontaneous, energetic and enthusiastic people – life is never boring around them. DMX loved the spotlight. He was also warm and fun to be around.
DMX's Interesting Facts
He suffered from bronchial asthma during his childhood.
DMX had an abusive childhood. He was beaten by his mother and her various boyfriends to the point that he lost teeth and sustained numerous bruises and cuts on his face.
He filed for bankruptcy in 2013 but it was dismissed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan.
DMX once did naked laps inside a Detroit hotel in 2013
His father did not want to keep him and cut off all contact with the family as soon as DMX was born.
DMX stands for Dark Man X.
He had aspirations to become a pastor.
Achievements & Awards
DMX won the American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist in 2000
He won the Billboard Music Award for Top R&B Album Artist of the Year in 1999
External Links
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMXAdditional Links
https://www.last.fm/music/DMXhttps://m.imdb.com/name/nm0229422/https://www.uselessdaily.com/world/dmx-trivia-100-facts-about-the-rapper/https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/dmx-quoteshttps://www.16personalities.com/esfp-personalityhttps://www.lohud.com/story/entertainment/2016/02/09/dmx-5-things-you-should-know/80071154/
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