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Earl Simmons (born on December 18, 1970), better known by his stage name DMX, is an African American rapper and actor, who became popular during the late-1990s into the 2000s.

Before It's Dark and Hell is Hot, DMX released the single "Born Loser" which was banned on MTV due to the video's graphic images. DMX's debut single was "Get At Me Dog", which was an instant hit. His critically-acclaimed debut album, It's Dark and Hell Is Hot, is often credited with revitalizing Hardcore Rap in the mainstream scene, after the deaths of Tupac Shakur. DMX completed his second album before the end of 1998, and a pending buyout of Def Jam pushed the record into stores December 15. Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood entered the charts at number one and eventually went triple platinum. DMX released his third album on December 21, 1999, ...And Then There Was X, which was his third straight album to debut at number one. "Party Up (Up in Here)" was his biggest single since "Get at Me Dog" which became his first Top Ten hit on the R&B charts. His next singles off the album, "What's My Name?" & "What These Bitches Want" ft. Sisqo were also popular. ...And Then There Was X is the rapper's best-selling album to date, going 6x platinum.

After resolving his legal problems, DMX returned to the studio and completed his fourth album, The Great Depression. Released October 3, 2001, it was DMX's fourth straight album to debut at number one. The album demonstrated his still strong allegiance with the Ruff Ryders. The Great Depression went platinum quickly, but lacked the staying power of his previous releases. Released in 2003, Grand Champ was DMX's fifth straight album to debut at number one, extending DMX's position as the only artist in history to have 5 albums (his entire album catalog at that point) debut at #1. Fans and critics claimed disappointment with the album, most stating that it felt formulaic.

DMX's first album to debut at #2. Released August 1st 2006, Year of the Dog...Again had numerous problems due to DMX switching record labels, as well as numerous delays. The album's five predeccesors debuted at #1,while this album was put into second place by Now 22. The whole album was leaked, and some guests rumored to be involved include the members of D-Block. In March, 2006 it was announced that the album had been renamed to "Year of the Dog, Again," from "Here We Go, Again."

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