Earl Simmons (DMX) Age, Bio, Family, Wiki, Net worth, Films,Death, Awards
Earl Simmons, the grumpy but passionate rapper famous as DMX (Dark Man X), had a string of No. 1 albums in the late 1990s and early 2000s but whose personal battle came to rival his lyrical prowess.
| Bio and Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Earl Simmons |
| Nickname: | Earl |
| Other Name: | - Dark Man X - The Ruff Ryder |
| Profession(s): | - Rapper - songwriter - actor |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth: | 18/12/1970 |
| Age: | 50 Years |
| Birthplace: | Mount Vernon, New York, U.S. |
| Age at Death: | 50 Years |
| Death Date: | April 9, 2021 |
| Death Reason: | Cocaine-induced heart attack |
| Nationality: | American |
| Hometown: | Yonkers, New York, U.S |
| Family | |
| Father: | Joe Barker |
| Mother: | Arnett Simmons |
| Sister: | - Shayla Simmons - Bonita Simmons |
| Brother: | |
| Affairs&Marriage | |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Divorce Date: | 2014 |
| Marriage Date: | 1999 |
| Wife/Spouse: | Tashera Simmons |
| Children: | 17 Praise Mary Ella Simmons, Xavier Simmons, Shawn Simmons, Tocoma Simmons, Sonovah Junior, Exodus Simmons |
| Networth & Money | |
| Salary | N/A |
| Income Source | Singer |
| Networth (approx.) | 10 million USD |
Facts About Earl Simmons
Earl Simmons was born on 18th December 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland, or Mount Vernon, New York.
He died on Friday in White Plains, New York. He was 50 years old.
He barked to the chorus of “Get at Me Dog,” the single from his 1998 debut album, “It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot.”
Mr. Simmons has sold millions of records and been nominated for three Grammy Awards.
Earl was the first musician whose first 5 albums appeared at No. 1 on the Billboard charts.
He was the featured artist for the Ruff Ryders label, often rapping songs by star DJ and producer Swizz Beatz. Rappers like Eve, Drag-On, and the Lox, a group made up of Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch, have also recorded on the label.
DMX has been featured in movies like Belly, Romeo Must Die, Exit Wounds, Cradle 2 the Grave, and Last Hour.
On August 16, 2016, his youngest son, Exodus Simmons, was born to his girlfriend, Desiree Lindstrom.
He was married to Tashera Simmons in 1999. But they both separated in 2014.
In 2006, he starred in the reality series DMX: Soul of a Man, which broadcasted primarily on the BET cable TV network.
In 2003, he published a memoir of his titled E.A.R.L.: The Autobiography of DMX.
DMX began in the music industry at the age of 14, in 1984, when he beatboxed for Ready Ron.
After serving time in prison for stealing a dog, he started writing his own lyrics and doing at the local rec center for young children.
Earl Simmons Award
| Award | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Party Up (Up in Here) | 2001 | Nominated |
| Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist | 2000 | Winner |
| Best Rap Video | 1999 | Nominated |
| Top R&B Album Artist of the Year | 1999 | Winner (DMX) |
Earl Simmons Films
| Films | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Belly | 1998 | Tommy "Buns" Bundy |
| Exit Wounds | 2001 | Latrell Walker |
| Never Die Alone | 2004 | King David |
| Death Toll | 2007 | The Dog |
| Top Five | 2014 | Himself |
| Pimp | 2018 | Midnight John |
| Beyond the Law | 2019 | Detective Ray Munce |
| Fast and Fierce: Death Race | 2020 | Davie |
| DMX: Don't Try to Understand | 2021 | Himself |
