DMX Overview

Native to Baltimore, Maryland, DMX faced a difficult childhood of abuse, abandonment, group homes, alcoholism, drugs and jail. Rapping on the streets and in clubs of New York, and passing out recordings, he eventually signed on with the Def Jam label. Opening and appearing with other rappers like LL Cool J and Mase gave him more exposure, and albums such as "It's Dark and Hell is Hot" and the controversial "Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood" were soon to follow. The albums sold... See All