Earl Simmons, better known as DMX was born in Mount Vernon, New York, United States, on December 18, 1970, was an American rapper and actor. Young DMX first started rapping at the age of fourteen (1984). He made his big screen debut in crime drama film Belly (1998) in role as Tommy "Buns" Bundy. He got his television debut in HBO late-night talk show The Chris Rock Show (1998) as Himself. DMX's breakthrough came with his album "…And Then There Was X" (1999). He released his debut studio album "It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot" in 1998.
How tall was DMX and what was his weight? DMX's height was 5' 11" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 180.5 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, his weight was 181 іn pоunds or 82 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. His shoe size was 11 US | 44 EU.
DMX
December 18, 1970
April 9, 2021
United States
Sagittarius
Bald
Dark Brown
5 ft 11 in | 180.5 cm
82 kg | 181 lbs
11 US | 44 EU
He was nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Breakthrough Male Performance for his role as Latrell Walker in neo-noir action film Exit Wounds (2001).
Romeo Must Die (2000) action martial arts as Silk
Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) action thriller as Anthony Fait
Never Die Alone (2004) crime thriller as King David
The Bleeding (2009) action horror as Tagg
Pimp (2018) drama as Midnight John
Beyond the Law (2019) crime action as Detective Ray Munce
Fast and Fierce: Death Race (2020) action adventure as Davie
He played Kandid Jones in NBC crime drama television series Third Watch (2003), in episode "In Lieu of Johnson".
He portrayed Xenon in UPN sitcom Eve (2003), in episode "She Snoops to Conquer".
Graduated from Yonkers High School, Yonkers.
Had two older stepsisters, Bonita Simmons and Shayla Simmons.
Had African American ancestry.
He published book "E.A.R.L.: The Autobiography of DMX" (2003).
Established his own record label "Bloodline Records" (2000).
He released studio albums:
It's Dark and Hell Is Hot (1998)
Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood (1998)
... And Then There Was X (1999)
The Great Depression (2001)
Grand Champ (2003)
Year of the Dog... Again (2006)
Undisputed (2012)
Exodus (2021)
He voiced and performed likeness in video game Def Jam Vendetta (2003).
He won the American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist in 2000.
He won the Billboard Music Award for Top R&B Album Artist of the Year in 1999.
He won the Soul Train Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year - Male in 2000.
DMX died on April 9, 2021, White Plains Hospital, White Plains, New York, United States, at the age of 50.
He was married to Tashera Simmons (1999-2014), they had four children: Xavier, Tacoma, Sean and Praise Mary Ella.
He was in relationship with Yadira Borrego (2003-2010), they had two children.
He had twin boys, Aidyn and K'ydn in his relationship with Pebbles Junell.
He dated model Desiree Lindstrom (2014-2021) they had a son, Exodus Simmons.