DMX (born Earl Simmons) was an American rapper, songwriter, and actor (1970-2021). He released the albums It's Dark and Hell Is Hot, ...And Then There Was X, and Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood. His single Slippin' was released in 1998. DMX also collaborated with Faith Evans on the song How's It Goin' Down and appeared in the films Cradle 2 the Grave, Pimp, and Beyond The Law. Other popular songs by DMX include Ruff Ryders' Anthem, Party Up, and What These Bitches Want.