Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Friday)
Died
Birthplace
Height
180 cm (5'11")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Tashera Simmons (1999-2014)
Children
17 children: Xavier Simmons
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Popularity
Tier A -- 108,139 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 29
Year context
Born in 1970 -- First Earth Day; Beatles disband; Richard Nixon was US president
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Career
Career spanning 9 years (2000-2009)
Zodiac
Year of the Dog, sign of Sagittarius
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (7)
Biography
Earl Simmons, known professionally as DMX, was an American rapper, songwriter, and actor. His accolades included an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, and six Grammy Award nominations. Regarded as an influential figure in the late 1990s and early 2000s and one of the greats of hip-hop, his music is characterized by his "aggressive" rapping style, with lyrical content varying from hardcore themes to prayers. His violent lyricism helped popularize the horrorcore genre.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was DMX?
DMX was born on and passed away on at the age of 50.
Where was DMX born?
DMX was born in Mount Vernon.
What movies or shows has DMX been in?
DMX has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Bleeding (2009), Last Hour (2008), Death Toll (2008), Donnie's Story: The Life of Donald Goines (2004), Beef II (2004).
Where can I find more information about DMX?
You can find more about DMX on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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