The death of hip-hop artist Earl “DMX” Simmons at the age of 50 represents not just an occasion for mourning, but one of celebration and commemoration for the iconic rapper who culled soaring artistry ...

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Raised in Yonkers, New York, DMX — real name Earl Simmons — experienced a turbulent upbringing. He claimed his dad was absent and that his mom was abusive, which resulted in him shuffling in and out ...

“Hood Blues” was co-produced by Avenue Beatz and DMX’s frequent collaborator over the years, Swizz Beatz, who crafted a sparse but sinister beat laced with a lurking flute loop and DMX’s own menacing ...