Earl Simmons (December 18, 1970 – April 9, 2021) R.I.P Born as Earl Simmons ,  known by his stage name DMX (“Dark Man X”), was an American rapper, songwriter, and actor. He began rapping in the early 1990s and released his debut album It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot in 1998, to both critical acclaim and commercial success, selling … Continue reading DMX