Earl Simmons, a renowned American rapper and actor, was born on December 18, 1970, and passed away on April 9, 2021. His stage name, DMX, is a nod to the Oberheim DMX drum machine, which played a significant role in his early music-making endeavors in the 1980s.
Throughout his illustrious career, DMX rose to fame in the late 1990s, with his 1999 album...And Then There Was X emerging as his best-selling work to date. The album boasted the hit single "Party Up (Up in Here)", which garnered widespread attention and acclaim.
Beyond his music, DMX also made a mark in the world of film, starring in notable titles such as Belly, Romeo Must Die, Exit Wounds, Cradle 2 The Grave, and Last Hour. Additionally, he appeared in his own reality television series, Soul of a Man, on the American cable television network BET.
In 2002, DMX took his story to the page, penning an autobiographical book titled E.A.R.L.: The Autobiography of DMX, offering fans a glimpse into his life and career.
