DMX
DMX is a gangsta rap artist from Yonkers, New York.
Yonkers legend with a raw, barking voice whose first five albums all debuted at number one.
Who is DMX?
DMX (Earl Simmons) was a rapper and actor from Yonkers, New York. He died in 2021.
Known for
His debut It's Dark and Hell Is Hot (1998), with "Ruff Ryders' Anthem", was the start of a unique run: his first five albums all debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. "Slippin'", "Party Up (Up in Here)" and "X Gon' Give It to Ya" are classics.
Style
A raw, growling voice, barks and shouted hooks, combined with painfully honest songs about pain, faith and survival.
Impact
When rap was all about shiny suits and money, DMX brought back raw emotion and street credibility. He is remembered as one of hip-hop's most intense and honest voices.
DMX: quick answers
What genre is DMX?
DMX’s music falls under Gangsta Rap. DMX is part of East Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1990s and 2000s.
Where is DMX from?
DMX is from Yonkers, New York.
What is DMX’s real name?
DMX’s real name is Earl Simmons.
When did DMX start?
DMX has been active since 1992.
Which artists are similar to DMX?
If you like DMX, listen to Tupac, 50 Cent, Method Man and Eve.
