The Untold Truth Of DMX

Earl Simmons, known to the world as the rapper DMX, died at the age of 50 surrounded by his family following a lifelong struggle with substance abuse. But despite his tragic early death, the one-of-a-kind rapper's triumphant life will not soon be forgotten.

Breaking away from the struggles of his childhood, he rose to the very top of the rap game, becoming known in New York City and then around the world for his menacing, in-your-face rhymes. But behind his rough riding veneer, he was also a soulful man and music fan who fathered many children and was frank about his pain. From his unbeatable streak of early albums to his feud with Jay-Z that tore apart a supergroup before it even got started, this is the untold truth of DMX.

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Traumatic drug use | 0:00
A troubled childhood | 1:16
Unique musical tastes | 2:08
Returning home | 2:51
Heartbroken | 3:41
Not his favorite song | 4:35
Multiple personalities | 5:25
The supergroup that almost happened | 6:27
Devoutly religious | 7:18
Fighting George Zimmerman | 8:08
Overdose | 9:06

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