Earl Simmons, better known by his stage name DMX, was a rapper and actor known as much for his troubles with mental health and addiction as his lyrics. He had a traumatic childhood which was exacerbated by constant illness. Growing up in New York, he was in and out of group homes from his early teens and this is where he started performing for his peers. Poverty was ubiquitous and he even resorted to robbery to get by.
His experiences and trauma, coupled with disillusionment with faith are reflected in his lyrics. The best DMX quotes resonate with people because he is raw and unfiltered. DMX, interpreted as Dark Man X released his first major-label album, “It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot” in 1998 to commercial and critical success. Despite his stardom, his struggles with substances and mental health never ceased and he was even jailed multiple times, for various reasons. DMX passed away in April 2021 and to remember him, we take a look at some of the most inspiring DMX quotes!
DMX’s lyrics are heavily influenced by his childhood trauma and talk of his fight with substance abuse and his mental health problems. DMX song quotes are real and force us to look at ourselves. Let’s take a look at some DMX quotes from his songs.
DMX Quotes About God
DMX became disillusioned with faith very early on in his life. He was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness but an accident for which his mother refused to take an insurance payout because of the principles of their way of life, thus leaving him with no money for medical treatment, shook his beliefs. Read these DMX quotes on God.
Best DMX Quotes
As an award-winning singer, songwriter, rapper and actor, DMX has sold millions of records, across the world. Here are excerpts from his music that can be described as some of the best DMX quotes.
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