Happy Heavenly 55th Birthday to DMX 🎂🕊️ A voice that carried pain, prayer, and raw truth—Earl Simmons left a legacy that still shakes speakers and souls alike. From It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot to his unforgettable prayers on record, DMX showed strength in vulnerability and faith in the struggle. Gone too soon, never forgotten. Rest in power, X. | Black American History

25 years ago DMX began his legacy with his debut album “It’s Dark and Hell is Hot”. This was the first of five consecutive Billboard No. 1 albums – a first in artist history for DMX. Featuring the classic singles “Ruff Ryder’s Anthem”, “Get At Me Dog”, “Stop Being Greedy” and “How’s It Goin Down” – Revisit the album that started it all today! #LongLiveDMX HERE: http://DMX.lnk.to/ItsDarkAndHelllsHot | DefJam