Rap legend DMX was born Earl Simmons in Mount Vernon, New York, on December 18, 1970. During a childhood filled with challenges, he grew up in group homes in New York City. Hip hop provided him with an outlet and he donned the name DMX from the digital drum machine, All Music reported. His rap name has also been reinterpreted to mean 'Dark Man X.' The icon began to rise to fame in the rap battle scene before being signed to Ruffhouse, where he released his debut single, Born Loser. He was released from his contract with the label and was convicted of […]
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