DMX

was an American rapper and actor whose raw delivery, aggressive energy, and deeply personal lyrics made him one of the defining voices of late 1990s hip hop. Emerging from Yonkers, New York, he blended hardcore intensity with themes of faith, struggle, and redemption. Albums like 'It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot' and 'Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood' established his lasting influence on East Coast rap.