Episode 63: DMX Articles (Patreon)

Hello friends,

My sincere apologies for the delay on this. When this episode came out, I was away at a Grand Slam of Curling event, and then I forgot to get you these articles. And what amazing articles they are. Only 3, but you don't need any more than 3 when they are profiles from Spin, Rolling Stone, and Vibe. Incredible stuff here.

Vibe: "DMX: Ruff Ryder" (October 1998)

This is the beginning of Dark Man X's myth-making, as we learn the difference between Earl and DMX, get a little bit of his troubled history, and some insight into where he thinks he's at in the rap landscape in 1998.

https://www.vibe.com/features/editorial/dmx-october-1998-cover-story-ruff-ryder-682500/

SPIN: "And Then There Was X" (March 2000)

We are three albums into DMX's career by the time this interview hits us, and DMX explains there are ghettos in the Midwest, his "beef" with Kurupt, and playing nice in the rap game.

https://www.spin.com/2021/04/dmx-and-then-there-was-x-interview-2000/

Rolling Stone: "DMX Reigns as the Dark Prince of Hip-Hop" (April 13, 2000)

Touré goes all the way in on this very extensive profile of DMX. We get the story of his drivers' license, his predilection for robbing, more about Kurupt, and the tale of that weird meeting with Joel Silver. Lot of gold in here.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/dark-prince-of-hip-hop-dmx-reigns-106978/

There you have it! Enjoy some great reading. See you soon.