Hip Hop Tuesdays: DMX

Earl Simmons (born December 18, 1970)

Rapper and Actor, DMX, began his run in the early 1990's with a few Demos and being signed to Ruffhouse Records in 1992. After making several guest appearances, he went on to release 5 consecutive number one Albums and some hit Singles. He also appeared in several films and Television shows. Please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: Party Up (Up in here) and Ruff Ryders Anthem

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMX_(rapper)

Background information
Birth name	Earl Simmons
Also known as	Dark Man X
Born	December 18, 1970(age 47)[1] Mount Vernon, New York, U.S.
Origin	Yonkers, New York, U.S.[1]
Genres	Hip hop hardcore hip hop[2]
Occupation(s)	Rapper   actor
Years active	1991–present
Labels	Ruff Ryders   Columbia   Bloodline   Hypnotic, a division of Cleopatra[3]
Associated acts	Ruff Ryders   Aaliyah   Busta Rhymes   Cam'ron   Dame Grease   Eve   Ja Rule   Jadakiss   Jay-Z   Machine Gun Kelly Method Man   Mase   Nas   Redman   Styles P Swizz Beatz