DMX, 1970
Actors · December 18, 1970
DMX
★ HOW OLD IS DMX?
DMX is 55 years old, born December 18, 1970 in United States · Sagittarius.
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★ LEDE
About
DMX turned aggressive bark-rap and trauma-laced lyrics into late-90s hip-hop dominance. Born Earl Simmons in 1970, the rapper-actor debuted with *It's Dark and Hell Is Hot* (1998), which sold 251,000 copies in its first week and spawned the top-20 single "Ruff Ryders' Anthem". He became the first artist to debut five consecutive albums atop the Billboard 200, and later acted in *Romeo Must Die* (2000) and *Cradle 2 the Grave* (2003) alongside Jet Li. Sagittarius fire drove his unfiltered intensity.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Earl Simmons, known professionally as DMX, was an American rapper, songwriter, and actor born December 18, 1970. His signature "aggressive" rapping style and lyrical range—from hardcore street narratives to introspective accounts of trauma and childhood abuse—defined late-1990s hip-hop. After failed negotiations with Columbia Records, he signed with Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings, releasing his debut *It's Dark and Hell Is Hot* (1998), which sold 251,000 copies in its first week. The album spawned "Ruff Ryders' Anthem," a Billboard Hot 100 top-20 hit, establishing his commercial viability. His third album, *...And Then There Was X* (1999), became his best-selling release and featured the top-40 single "Party Up (Up in Here)". DMX made history as the first artist to debut five consecutive albums at number one on the Billboard 200. His filmography included commercially successful roles in *Belly* (1998) with Nas, *Romeo Must Die* (2000), *Exit Wounds* (2001) with Steven Seagal, and *Cradle 2 the Grave* (2003) with Jet Li. In 2006, he starred in the reality series *DMX: Soul of a Man* on BET. He published his memoir *E.A.R.L.: The Autobiography of DMX* in 2003. His accolades included an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, and six Grammy nominations. By his death on April 9, 2021, he had sold over 75 million records worldwide. Born under Sagittarius, his life-path number 11 aligns with the spiritual intensity he channeled through his music [F1, enrichments].
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
DMX began rapping in the late 1990s. He initially signed with Columbia Records but the tenure was unsuccessful, prompting his move to Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- DMX's debut album *It's Dark and Hell Is Hot* (1998) sold 251,000 copies in its first week.
- He made history as the first artist to debut five consecutive albums atop the Billboard 200.
- DMX published his autobiography *E.A.R.L.: The Autobiography of DMX* in 2003.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is DMX?
- DMX is 55 years old (born December 18, 1970).
- When is DMX's birthday?
- DMX was born on December 18, 1970.
- What is DMX's zodiac sign?
- DMX is a Sagittarius, born December 18, 1970.
- What is DMX's Chinese zodiac sign?
- DMX was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is DMX from?
- DMX is from United States.
- What does DMX do?
- DMX is a actor.
- Is DMX still alive?
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