December 18
On December 18, 1970, Earl Simmons, known as DMX, was born in Mount Vernon, New York.
DMX was an iconic rapper, actor and entertainer. He grew in popularity during the 1990’s, producing hits like “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” and “Slippin.” DMX also starred in several popular black films including Belly and Romeo Must Die.
Earl “DMX” Simmons tragically passed away in 2021 at the age of 50.
Sources
Drake, D. (2021, April 9). DMX, rapper who blended aggressive menace with emotional sincerity, dead at 50. Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 1, 2022, from https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/dmx-rapper-dead-175779/
Slotnik, D. E. (2021, April 9). DMX, top-selling but troubled rapper, dies at 50. The New York Times. Retrieved December 1, 2022, from https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/09/arts/music/dmx-dead-earl-simmons.html
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