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Rapper DMX, born Earl Simmons, was a hip-hop icon known for his distinctive rough yet poetic voice. The Mount Vernon native hit the scene with his breakout album It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot in 1998 with the notorious hit “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem.” The icon passed in April of 2021, devastating his fans.
Take a look at his iconic music videos:
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