Raised in Yonkers, New York, DMX — real name Earl Simmons — experienced a turbulent upbringing. He claimed his dad was absent and that his mom was abusive, which resulted in him shuffling in and out ...

Hip-hop has long been a safe haven for two-dimensional alpha males, but few rappers have perfected the persona the way DMX has. Over five albums, he's proven to be only a little more complex than your ...