When was DMX born and where was he born?
Earl Simmons was born on the 18th of December 1970 in Mount Vernon, New York. He was the middle child of Arnett Simmons and Joe Barker and grew up in a family fractured by poverty and violence.
Common questions about DMX
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What was the first album released by DMX and when was it released?
The debut album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot was released in May 1998. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and sold over six million copies.
How many times did DMX go to prison during his lifetime?
DMX was in jail more than 30 times throughout his lifetime for various offenses including criminal possession of a weapon, robbery, assault, carjacking, animal cruelty, and drug possession. His first prison sentence occurred in 1986 after stealing a dog from a junkyard.
When did DMX die and what was the official cause of death?
Simmons died on the 9th of April 2021 at age 50. The official cause of death was a heart attack following cerebral hypoxia after being resuscitated for 30 minutes.
What record did DMX hold regarding Billboard 200 album debuts?
DMX became the first artist to have their first five albums consecutively debut atop the Billboard 200. This record stood until it was surpassed by YoungBoy Never Broke Again in 2020.