• DMX is a rapper and an actor who has sold over 23 million albums worldwide. In 2003, he starred in the action film Cradle 2 the Grave with Jet Li.

  Perez Hilton reported on April 24, 2009, that DMX is headed to Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. He will appear in the show's third season.Perez Hilton: DMX Checks Into Celebrity Rehab (April 24, 2009) The rapper was released from Maricopa County Jail on May 14, 2009, after serving time for alleged "cruelty to animals, possession of narcotic drugs, theft and possession of marijuana." He was sentenced to 90 days.TMZ: Free to Get Arrested Again (May 14, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Real name: Earl Simmons
  2. Born: December 18, 1970
  3. Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland
  4. DMX stands for Dark Man X
  5. Years active: 1991 - present
  6. Aka: "The Dog"
  7. Record label: Ruff Ryders
  8. Debut album: It's Dark and Hell Is Hot (1998)
  9. Best selling album And Then There Was X (1999)
  10. Has sold over 28 million albums worldwide
  11. Has been arrested several times since June 1999

• Jail Sentence

  On January 30, 2009, DMX was ordered to serve 90 days in jail (and 18 months probation) for a myriad of felonies including, theft, marijuana possession and animal cruelty.TheInsider: DMX Sentenced to 90 Days (January 20, 2009)

• Arrested In Florida

  DMX was arrested in Florida and extradited to Arizona where he was charged with drug possession, identity theft and animal cruelty.MTV.com: DMX Arrested By FBI Agents In Florida... (December 9, 2008) On December 30, DMX pleaded guilty to all the charges as part of a plea deal. He was sentenced to at least 90 days in prison on January 30, 2009..TheInsider: DMX Sentenced to 90 Days (January 20, 2009)

• Discography

  • 1998: It's Dark and Hell Is Hot
  • 1998: Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood
  • 1999: ...And Then There Was X
  • 2001: The Great Depression
  • 2003: Grand Champ
  • 2006: Year of the Dog...Again
  • 2008: Walk with Me Now
  • 2008: You'll Fly with Me

• Films and Television

  • 1998: Belly
  • 2000: Romeo Must Die
  • 2001: Exit Wounds
  • 2003: Cradle 2 the Grave
  • 2004: Never Die Alone
  • 2006: DMX: Soul of a Man (TV)
  • 2007: Death Toll
  • 2008: Last Hour

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