DMX (rapper)
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DMX during a concert, 2007. | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Earl Simmons |
Also known as | The Dog, Dark Man X, X, Dirty Earl Simmons, D, DX |
Born | December 18, 1970 Mt. Vernon, NY[1] |
Origin | Yonkers, New York, United States |
Genre(s) | Hardcore Rap East Coast |
Occupation(s) | Musician, actor |
Years active | 1991–present |
Label(s) | Ruff Ryders Entertainment Bodog Music Bloodline Records |
Associated acts | Ruff Ryders, Swizz Beatz, Sheek Louch, Styles P, Jadakiss, Drag-On, Eve, Busta Rhymes, Mary J. Blige, LL Cool J, Aaliyah |
Website | Official website |
Earl Simmons (born on December 18, 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland), better known by his stage name DMX rose to popularity in the late-1990s. He is the 6th highest selling rapper of all time, though notably never having a top 20 Hot 100 single. He is also the only artist in the U.S. to have five consecutive number one albums on the Billboard 200 Album chart to start a career.
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