When rapper DMX died last year, there was an outpouring of support and sadness that the world rarely sees for an artist. Truly, the musician had a myriad of fans. But that is, of course, because his ...

Nearly five years after his death, DMX will be formally recognized for the gospel he delivered through his artistic work and personal testimony. Earl “DMX” Simmons used his hip-hop platform to deliver ...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 27: Rapper DMX performs in concert at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill on March 27, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images) DMX’s name appears on six Billboard ...

On May 12, 1998, the Hip Hop world was shaken by the arrival of It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot, the raw and unfiltered debut album from Yonkers emcee DMX. Released via Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Def Jam ...

In March 2022, we at American Songwriter compiled our list of the 10 best DMX songs ever. Atop that list was “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem,” his 1998 hit single off his debut album It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot.