80-440: Grand Champ is the fifth studio album by American rapper DMX . It was released on September 16, 2003 by The Island Def Jam Music Group , Def Jam Recordings , and Ruff Ryders Entertainment . The album was produced by multiple producers, including Swizz Beatz , Dame Grease , Kanye West , and No I.D. It features guest appearances from 50 Cent , Cam'ron , Eve , Styles P , Monica , and Jadakiss , among others. Grand Champ
160-531: A 2024 ceremony, a televised special honoring the AMAs' 50th anniversary was aired by CBS on October 6, 2024, including performances and retrospectives paying tribute to the ceremony's history and memorable moments. The record for most American Music Awards won is held by Taylor Swift with 40 awards. The record for most American Music Awards won by a male artist belongs to Michael Jackson , who has collected 26 awards. The record for most American Music Awards won by
240-431: A beach and explained how Earl Simmons was a wonderful man while DMX was a gremlin. Additionally, Def Jam cofounder Russell Simmons compared his own issues with drug abuse to DMX via video. The homegoing ended with DMX's obituary read on stage and a virtual performance from Faith Evans . At the funeral, New York City community leader and peacemaker Erica Ford presented DMX's family several citations and proclamations from
320-518: A close bond with fellow up-and-coming rappers Jay-Z and Ja Rule . The three collaborated many times and formed a group known as Murder Inc. The group was short-lived due to internal issues between DMX and Jay-Z. After the breakup of the group DMX disparaged Ja Rule, accusing him of being a copycat and drawing comparisons between himself and what he saw as Ja Rule stealing his signature "gruff" style of delivery. DMX would then release his second album Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood which contained
400-498: A daughter, Sasha (born 2002), with Patricia Trejo. In 2012, Trejo sued DMX for $ 1 million in unpaid child support. The case was settled in 2013. DMX and Monique Wayne, a Maryland resident, fought over her claim that he was the father of her son born in 2004. She sued him for defamation and for child support. After genetic testing proved that DMX was the father, in January 2008, DMX was ordered to pay Wayne $ 1.5 million, but
480-723: A de facto trade, DMX signed to Columbia Records, Def Jam's former parent company, in January 2006, returning to the label since 1992. He recorded his sixth album, Year of the Dog... Again , while switching between the two labels, which caused numerous delays. It was released on August 1, 2006, and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. He released two more singles, " Lord Give Me a Sign " and " We in Here ". The album received mixed reviews from critics. On June 12, 2007, Def Jam released his greatest hits album, The Definition of X: The Pick of
560-575: A dog from a junkyard. He served a few months in the juvenile unit of Woodfield Prison in Valhalla, New York. Later that year, he was sentenced to two years for another crime and sent to Industry Institution in upstate New York. However, in December 1986, just a few days after starting his sentence, he and his cellmate successfully escaped the prison and DMX returned home until his mother forced him to turn himself in and finish his sentence, which he did at
640-465: A freestyle. The Source praised DMX in its Unsigned Hype column that highlighted unsigned hip-hop artists. In 1991, DMX signed a management deal with the then-unknown record label Ruff Ryders Entertainment . Later that year, Columbia Records signed DMX to its subsidiary labels Chaos Records and Ruffhouse Records , which released his major debut single "Born Loser" in 1993. Failing to meet commercial projections and not reaching any music charts, he
720-438: A genre of music. For instance, Glen Campbell , who co-hosted the AMAs five times, would host the country portion, while other artists would co-host to represent their genre. In recent years, however, there has been a single host. In 1991, Keenen Ivory Wayans became the first Hollywood actor to host the AMAs. From its inception in 1974 through 2003, the AMAs were held in mid- to late-January, but were moved to November (usually
800-464: A group belongs to Alabama , who have collected 18 awards. The record for the most American Music Awards won in a single year is held by Michael Jackson (in 1984) and Whitney Houston (in 1994), each with 8 awards to their credit (including the Award of Merit , with which both artists were honored in the respective years). The following list shows the artists with most wins in each category, adapted from
880-442: A group home. He then returned to Yonkers at age fifteen, sleeping in empty storage bins and befriending stray dogs. Due to poor grades at Yonkers Middle High School , Simmons was unable to finish his track and field team schedule. Broke, he robbed several students to find food and clothing for himself, as well as a leather collar and harness for his pet dog. He began carjacking . His career began in 1985, when he beatboxed for
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#1732801468478960-518: A joint venture with Def Jam Recordings to release his debut studio album, It's Dark and Hell Is Hot (1998), which was met with critical and commercial success—selling 251,000 copies in its first week and spawning the Billboard Hot 100 -top 40 single, " Ruff Ryders Anthem ". His second album, Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood (1999), was followed by third, ... And Then There Was X (1999), which became his best-selling release and
1040-480: A judge vacated the judgment in May 2008. DMX also fathered a son and a daughter with Yadira Borrego. The son was 11 years old at the time of DMX's death, while the daughter's age was not known by the general public. He fathered another child with his fiancée Desiree Lindstrom on August 16, 2016. DMX's final two children, twin boys, were born on December 5, 2019. Their mother is Pebbles Junell. DMX did not have
1120-488: A legal artist contract. On January 15, 2015, it was announced by DMX's brother/manager Montana that DMX was no longer signed to Seven Arts Music and that they would be taking legal action against Seven Arts Music for the unauthorized release of Redemption of the Beast . Long-time collaborator Swizz Beatz stated that two of the collaborators on the album would be Kanye West and Dr. Dre . His 2003 song "X Gon' Give It to Ya"
1200-646: A limited capacity of 1,900. It was livestreamed on DMX's YouTube and Instagram accounts. On the way to Barclays, DMX's casket was carried by a black monster truck with "Long live DMX" painted on the side. A procession of hundreds of motorcyclists, in homage to the hip-hop collective Ruff Ryders, rode from DMX's birthplace of Yonkers, New York to Barclays Center. In between performances, people gave speeches including Eve, Nas , Swizz Beatz and Ruff Ryders founders Joaquin "Waah" Dean & Darin "Dee" Dean. DMX's funeral ("DMX's Homegoing Celebration") took place in Brooklyn at
1280-500: A local rapper named Ready Ron. They would do small shows together where Ron would perform as a rapper, and DMX would beatbox and provide adlibs. After some time, he realized Ron was becoming more prominent on the scene, so he decided to start rapping himself under the name "DMX"—an initialism for "Divine Master Of the Unknown" and later "Darkman X". After serving a two-year prison sentence, he began writing his own lyrics and performing at
1360-566: A multi-year deal of unspecified length. The rights were bundled with CBS's five-year agreement to televise the Golden Globe Awards , whose telecast has historically been produced by DCP, and whose assets had been acquired by DCP in 2023. It was not stated whether the contract is for the same period as the Golden Globes agreement. The AMAs continued to be on hiatus for 2024, with a return scheduled for May 2025. In lieu of
1440-425: A one-year period (seven months by calculation) and the first since Tupac Shakur ; DMX's record would later be surpassed two different times in 2020 by YoungBoy Never Broke Again , who made the number one position with two albums in six months (a month down by proxy, making it the fastest) and also had three number one albums in ten months between 2019 and 2020, also beating another Billboard record by DMX involving
1520-931: A purpose for being there: "I came here to meet somebody...Don't know who it was, but I'll know when I see him. And I came here to give him a message. And that message is Jesus loves them." DMX was a transitional deacon and aspired to become ordained as a pastor, stating that he received this call in 2009. In 2016, he gave a sermon at a church in Phoenix, Arizona. DMX was the father of 15 children from 9 different women. He married his childhood friend Tashera Simmons in 1999. They divorced in 2014. They had four children together: Xavier (born 1992), Tacoma (born 1999), Sean (born 2002), and Praise Mary Ella (born 2005). In July 2010, after his first of three incarcerations that year, Tashera announced their separation. They remained friends, although in 2016, Tashera accused DMX of missing his $ 10,000/month child support payment. DMX had
1600-576: A quantity of number one rap albums within a year. He released his third album ... And Then There Was X , on December 21, 1999. It was his third album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200. Its most popular single, " Party Up (Up in Here) ", became his first top ten hit on the R&;B charts, and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 2001 Grammy Awards . The album
1680-480: A single count of tax fraud in November 2017. DMX was originally free pending sentencing but was remanded to jail in January 2018 after leaving a drug treatment program ordered by the court and relapsing with cocaine and oxycodone. In March 2018, Judge Jed S. Rakoff sentenced DMX to one year in prison followed by three years of supervised release. The court also ordered DMX to pay $ 2.29 million in restitution to
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#17328014684781760-405: A well-crafted and thought-out album but feels like a sequel, and as such, it serves its purpose: to satisfy fans and move units." But Birchmeier also stated that it was "Not quite the big comeback DMX needed at this point in his quietly sagging rap career." In addition, he stated that, "Longtime fans may decide to drop off at about this point, if they hadn't already, while those content with
1840-543: A will . As a result, legal battles ensued in probate courts following his death. DMX filed for bankruptcy three times. His first filing was on July 30, 2013, citing his child support obligations as his priority claim. The filing was challenged by the United States Trustee Program and was dismissed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan on November 11, 2013. During the 1990s, DMX formed
1920-480: A world tour with performances in Bulgaria and Kosovo. On January 7, 2015, Seven Arts Music announced that DMX would be releasing Redemption of the Beast the following week; however, close personal friend and recurring collaborator producer/rapper/entrepreneur Swizz Beatz and DMX's management confirmed that this was false. On January 13, 2015, Seven Arts Music released Redemption of the Beast , without acquiring
2000-483: Is an annual American music awards show produced by Dick Clark Productions since 1974. Nominees are selected on commercial performance, such as sales and airplay. Winners are determined by a poll of the public and fans, who can vote through the AMAs website. The event originally aired on ABC , after the network's contract to air the Grammy Awards expired; its contract expired after the 2022 ceremony, putting
2080-626: The 2018 ceremony , as there was no mention of the YouTube Music partnership in the 2019 show . In March 2023, it was announced that the Billboard Music Awards , which are also produced by DCP via co-owned Billboard , had been moved from May to the November scheduling that was typically occupied by the American Music Awards, leading to speculation that the AMAs would be discontinued in order to focus on
2160-513: The Billboard 200, becoming his final album in his lifetime to do so. It sold over four million in the U.S., including the singles "Where the Hood At?" and "Get It on the Floor". After its release, he informed the public that he planned to retire, intending for Grand Champ to be his final album. After conflict with Def Jam, and in exchange for signing Nas (his Belly co-star) to the label in
2240-487: The Billboard Music Awards, or at the very least cancelled for 2023 so it could move to May in its place. It was reported that the broadcast rights for both events (which had been held by NBC and ABC respectively) would also be shopped; the Billboard Music Awards moved to an online only event in November 2023. In March 2024, it was announced that CBS had acquired the rights to broadcast the AMAs under
2320-541: The Christian Cultural Center on April 25, 2021. It was livestreamed on the BET Network and its YouTube channel. It lasted around five hours to a limited capacity of 2,000 people. DMX's casket was in the color red and featured the word "FAITH" in large printing. It was featured in the front of the room. People who were in attendance included Nas, Lil Kim , Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz as well as
2400-578: The Latin American Music Awards in 2015. Nominations are selected based on commercial performance, such as sales and airplay. Winners have been determined by a poll of the public and fans, who can vote through the AMAs website, while nominations have remained based on sales, airplay, now including activity on social networks, and video viewing. Before 2010, had nominations based only on sales and airplay and nominated every work, even if old. The Grammys have nominations based on vote of
2480-685: The diss track "We Don't Give Fuck" that was directed towards Ja Rule and produced by Irv Gotti . Ja Rule would then respond in the song "We Different" from the compilation album Irv Gotti Presents: The Murderers . DMX would also go on to throw shots at Ja Rule in his song "Do You" from Funkmaster Flex 's mixtape The Mix Tape, Vol. IV . In 2002, DMX released his diss track "They Want War" on DJ Kay Slay 's mixtape Streetsweepers Presents The Regulator Pt. 5 The Final Chapter. Ja Rule never responded directly but he went on to diss DMX in his songs "Fuck With Us" and "Connected" from his album The Last Temptation . The next year DMX would take shots at Ja Rule in
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2560-442: The lock screen wallpaper of Samsung Galaxy smartphones rather than envelopes to reveal winners, as part of a sponsorship by Samsung Electronics . A magnetic screen cover on each phone kept the wallpaper image with the winner's name secret until opened. In August 2018, Dick Clark Productions announced a two-year sponsorship and content partnership with YouTube Music . However, this partnership seemed to have lasted only for
2640-508: The AMAs official website. The American Music Award of Merit has been awarded to thirty two artists, the latest being Sting (2016). The International Artist Award of Excellence is described as "an award which recognizes artists whose popularity and impact cross national boundaries and is only given when there is a deserving recipient who is worthy of recognition for their accomplishments" and has been awarded to seven artists: The AMAs' producer Larry Klein stated: "The first-ever Icon Award
2720-497: The Academy and only nominate a work from their eligibility period that changes often. The award statuette is manufactured by New York firm Society Awards . The hosts for the first AMAs were Helen Reddy , Roger Miller , and Smokey Robinson . Reddy not only hosted the show but also became the first artist to win an AMA for Favorite Pop/Rock Female artist. For the first two decades, the AMAs had multiple hosts, each representing
2800-550: The American Music Awards on hiatus. In March 2024, it was announced that the AMAs would move to CBS as part of a package with its rights to broadcast the now DCP-owned Golden Globe Awards . The event remained on hiatus for 2024 (with CBS airing a 50th anniversary special in October of that year), ahead of a planned return in 2025 with a new May scheduling. [REDACTED] Dua Lipa Cold Heart (Pnau remix) All Too Well: The Short Film BTS Taylor Swift The AMAs
2880-567: The Grave (2003), alongside Jet Li , and Exit Wounds (2001), alongside Steven Seagal . In 2006, he starred in the reality television series DMX: Soul of a Man , which was primarily aired on the BET cable television network. In 2003, he published a book of his memoirs titled E.A.R.L.: The Autobiography of DMX . Earl Simmons was born on December 18, 1970, in Mount Vernon, New York . He
2960-516: The Hood At? " and " X Gon' Give It To Ya ". On October 11, 2011, DMX performed at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards . He stated that he has been working "nonstop, every day" on his seventh album, which was titled Undisputed . A video for a new track titled "Last Hope" was released via the Internet on September 24, 2011, and was later included on The Weigh In EP released digitally on May 5, 2012. In late February 2012, Seven Arts Pictures acquired
3040-588: The Litter . In 2009, DMX claimed he would pursue preaching in Jersey City, New Jersey as well as continue to produce music. He completed a Gospel music album prior to his incarceration. According to MTV, he had semi-retired to study the Bible in an effort to give messages behind the pulpit. Def Jam released another compilation album in 2010 titled The Best of DMX , which features hit singles including " Where
3120-659: The McCormick Juvenile Detention Centre in Brooktondale, New York. Simmons was sent to prison again in 1988 for carjacking , and was later moved to a higher security prison after attempting to extort a fellow inmate for drugs. He was released in the summer of 1988. In July 2017, DMX was charged with 14 federal counts of tax fraud. Federal prosecutors charged him with failing to file income tax returns from 2010 to 2015 (a period when he earned at least $ 2.3 million). DMX pleaded guilty to
3200-461: The New York governor's and Senate's office, including a proclamation from the New York state Senate declaring December 18—DMX's birthday—"Earl 'DMX' Simmons Day." Additional citations came from Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Mike Spano of Yonkers (the hometown of DMX). Cuomo had the flag flying over the state capitol on the day of DMX's death presented to his family. On June 28, 2021, his music
3280-542: The Sunday before Thanksgiving) beginning in late 2003 so it would prevent the ceremony to further compete with other major awards shows (such as the Golden Globe Awards and the Academy Awards ) and allows for ABC to have a well-rated awards show during November sweeps. For the 2008 awards, Jimmy Kimmel hosted for his fifth year, tying with Glen Campbell for the most AMAs hosted or co-hosted. From 2009–2012, there
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3360-710: The US Billboard Hot 100 and number 24 on the US Hot R&;B/Hip-Hop Songs charts respectively. The single also peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart , becoming his second top 20 song on that chart. The second single, " Get It on the Floor " was released on December 30, 2003. The song was produced by and features a guest appearance by Swizz Beatz . The single failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 but managed to peak at number 57 on
3440-622: The US Hot R&;B/Hip-Hop Songs and number 34 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming his fifth UK top 40. On the international version of the album " X Gon' Give It to Ya " was added as a bonus track. The single was originally released on December 10, 2002. It served as the theme song for the 2003 film " Cradle 2 the Grave " which DMX also starred in. The song peaked at number 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 23 on
3520-477: The US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts respectively. The song also peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart, becoming his only UK top-ten hit. Grand Champ received generally mixed reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the album received an average score of 58, based on twelve reviews. Jason Birchmeier of AllMusic praised DMX's effort stating that, "It's
3600-410: The album's liner notes. Notes Sample credits Shipments figures based on certification alone. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. DMX Earl Simmons (December 18, 1970 – April 9, 2021), known professionally as DMX , was an American rapper and actor. The recipient of various accolades, he won an American Music Award , a Billboard Music Award , and
3680-612: The catalog of DMX's music and signed DMX to a two-album deal. During a performance at New York's Santos Party House on December 25, 2011, DMX stated that the new album would be titled Undisputed and would be released on March 26, 2012. After numerous delays, the album was eventually released on September 11, 2012, and featured production from Swizz Beatz and J.R. Rotem with a guest appearance by MGK . In 2013, DMX announced he had begun working on his eighth studio album. He collaborated with producers Swizz Beatz and Dame Grease . In December, after regaining his passport, he embarked on
3760-646: The chart, selling an additional 150,000 copies. On November 7, 2003, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments and sales of over one million copies in the US. As of October 2009, the album has sold 1,204,000 copies in the United States. To date, it is DMX's final album to achieve a certification from the RIAA. Credits adapted from
3840-482: The feud faded into obscurity, DMX said that he wanted to officially bring it to an end when he was released from prison in 2005: " Gotti came to me in jail and said I want to make peace with you and him. I was like, 'Alright Gotti, let's do it." Despite this, DMX and Ja Rule did not officially end their feud until 2009, at VH1's Hip Hop Honors . When DMX partnered with Jay-Z and Ja Rule in Murder Inc. , there
3920-459: The government. He was released from prison on January 25, 2019. Simmons claimed he became addicted to crack cocaine when he was 14 years old, after Ready Ron tricked him into smoking a marijuana cigarette laced with the drug. Ready Ron denied this claim in a social media post after Simmons' death. Simmons entered drug rehabilitation several times including in 2002, 2017, and 2019, when he cancelled concerts. On February 10, 2016, Simmons
4000-488: The hands of his mother and was diagnosed with bronchial asthma. He was raised as a Jehovah's Witness . He disassociated himself from the spirituality after he was injured in an accident by a driver. At the age of five, his mother sent him to live with relatives in Yonkers ' School Street housing apartments. After suffering from his mother's abuse, he was expelled from a middle school at the age of ten, having been sent to
4080-564: The hit single, " Ruff Ryders' Anthem "), Eve and Missy Elliott . Other tributors included Kelly Rowland , Chris Brown , Lil Durk , Big Sean , Polo G , Metro Boomin , The Weeknd , T.I. , Jim Jones , Busta Rhymes , Viola Davis , Mary J. Blige , Al Sharpton , Angie Martinez , Ciara , Jennifer Love Hewitt , and various others. A "Celebration of Life" took place on April 24, 2021, led by Kanye West 's Sunday Service Choir . They performed several songs in honor of DMX. The memorial took place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn with
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#17328014684784160-452: The local recreation center for younger children. In 1988, while in prison for carjacking, he began dedicating more of his free time to writing lyrics and battling other inmates. During this time, he had created a style called "Spellbound" where he spelled each word out letter by letter. He and future rival, K-Solo , engaged in battles. He later made an appearance on The Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show in January 1991, where he provided
4240-463: The next. His was a decidedly anti-commercial approach, but it worked, and it made him the genre's first new superstar in the wake of the killings of Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. To this day, few have been able to reach the heights he did—he's the only rapper to have his first five studio albums debut at no. 1, and he was the first living hip-hop artist to have two projects go platinum in
4320-481: The pastor of the church, Reverend A.R. Bernard. Louis Farrakhan , a leader of the Nation of Islam , joined the service via Zoom. With the exception of Alicia Keys, Nas and Lil Kim, they all gave speeches. DMX's former wife, Tashera Simmons and Ruff Ryders founders Waah & Dee also gave a speech. There was some controversial testimonies like former Def Jam chief Lyor Cohen , when his video featured an overhead view of
4400-470: The reunion with the label. DMX's eighth and posthumous studio album, Exodus , was released through Def Jam on May 28, 2021. DMX's public persona was the blueprint for a game-changing era of hip hop fashion and style. He popularised baggy sweatsuits, fitted hats and gold chains. DMX was a born-again Christian, and stated that he read the Bible every day. While in jail, DMX stated that he had
4480-547: The same year." — The Ringer wrote upon DMX's death Various celebrities paid tribute through outlets like social media including former NFL player Torrey Smith , LeBron James , Shaquille O'Neal , Eminem , Gabrielle Union (who co-starred with DMX in the 2003 film Cradle 2 the Grave , along with Jet Li (who also paid tribute)), William Moseley, Captain Chronic , Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean , Wyclef Jean , Swizz Beatz (who DMX collaborated with including on
4560-491: The single " Ruff Ryders' Anthem ", was then released in May 1998. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in the U.S. and sold over six million copies. In December 1998, he released his album Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood . It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and went multi-platinum. DMX became the only rapper alive to have his first two consecutive number-one Billboard 200 albums within
4640-515: The song "Go To Sleep" with Eminem and Obie Trice from the Cradle 2 The Grave soundtrack. DMX would also release another diss track titled "Ruled Out" and he would also diss Ja Rule again in his song " Where the Hood At? ". Ja Rule then dissed DMX in Caddillac Tah's song "Duck" and his own songs " Clap Back " and "Blood In My Eye" from his album of the same name. However, as time passed and
4720-521: The studio to complete his fourth album, The Great Depression . With its release on October 23, 2001, it was his fourth album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200, featuring the singles "Who We Be", "We Right Here", and "I Miss You". Despite the album's triple platinum certification, its commercial and critical success was lower than his previous album. His fifth album, Grand Champ , released in September 2003, once again debuted at number one on
4800-593: The unknown, reflecting DMX's deep personal and spiritual contemplations. After DMX's passing in April 2021, the project was posthumously completed and renamed to better capture its broader, more universal themes. Divine Master of the Unknown is set to be included in the Astrovault, a lunar time capsule developed by Quantum Aerospace and Space Ark Media , ensuring DMX's legacy is preserved beyond Earth. American Music Award The American Music Awards ( AMAs )
4880-479: The usual—or new to DMX—should find plenty to savor on Grand Champ." Birchmeier ultimately give the album a 3.5 star rating out of 5. Grand Champ debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 312,000 copies in its first week, according to Nielsen Soundscan . This became DMX's fifth and final US number one debut on the chart. In its second week, the album dropped to number seven on
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#17328014684784960-566: The year Brooks won the award, the AMAs held a poll to elect the Artist of the Decade for each previous decade of the Rock & Roll era. According to some sources, the result of this poll is not counted in the total of AMAs won by these artists. The results were Elvis Presley (1950s), The Beatles (1960s), Stevie Wonder (1970s), and Michael Jackson (1980s). Michael Jackson won the Artist of
5040-410: Was a feud between the two, which also contributed to the failure of the group and working together. According to reports, the feud started in the early 1990s after a rap battle between the two, which led to DMX's disdain for Jay-Z. Prior to DMX's death, the feud, although it fizzled out over the years, continued on when DMX said in an Instagram video that he wanted to rap battle Jay-Z on Verzuz . DMX
5120-606: Was certified six-times Platinum, and was also nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2001 Grammy Awards. In 2000, DMX also made a cameo appearance in the Sum 41 music video for " Makes No Difference ". In late 2000, he joined other Hip Hop and Nu Metal artists on the Anger Management Tour . Appearing alongside Limp Bizkit , Godsmack and Sinnistar for the second half of the tour from November 24 to December 19, 2000. After improving his legal situation, DMX returned to
5200-545: Was created by Dick Clark in 1973 to compete with the Grammy Awards after the move of that year's show to Nashville, Tennessee led to CBS (which has broadcast all Grammy Award shows since then) picking up the Grammy telecasts after its first two in 1971 and 1972 were broadcast on ABC . In 2014, American network Telemundo acquired the rights to produce a Spanish-language version of the American Music Awards and launched
5280-548: Was created to honor an artist whose body of work has made a profound influence over pop music on a global level." At the 2014 award ceremony, the Dick Clark Award for Excellence was given for the first time. It was created to recognize "an artist who achieves a groundbreaking feat or creates a landmark work. It is to be bestowed upon someone whose spirit and excellence capture the visionary passion that Dick Clark himself incorporated into everything he did." In 2000,
5360-506: Was featured in the 2016 film Deadpool and in its trailers. On June 28, 2016, DMX released a new song titled "Blood Red" and produced by Divine Bars. On January 11, 2017, DMX released a new song produced by Swizz Beats titled "Bain Iz Back". On September 20, 2019, DMX signed a new record deal with Def Jam Recordings , reuniting with the label for the first time since his 2003 album Grand Champ . He joined fellow labelmate, LL Cool J, in
5440-488: Was found unresponsive in a parking lot at a Ramada Inn in Yonkers, New York. He was resuscitated by first responders and intravenously given Narcan , an opioid-reversal drug; he responded quickly to Narcan and became semi-conscious. Simmons was subsequently rushed to the hospital. A witness said he ingested a powdered substance before collapsing, but police found no illegal substances on the property. Simmons stated that it
5520-415: Was from an asthma attack. On April 2, 2021, at approximately 11:00 pm, Simmons was rushed to White Plains Hospital , where he was reported to be in critical condition following a heart attack at his home possibly resulting from a drug overdose. Simmons suffered cerebral hypoxia as paramedics attempted to resuscitate him for 30 minutes. The next day, his attorney Murray Richman confirmed Simmons
5600-406: Was in jail more than 30 times throughout his lifetime for various offenses, including criminal possession of a weapon, robbery, assault, carjacking, animal cruelty, reckless driving, driving under the influence, unlicensed driving, drug possession, probation violation, failure to pay child support, pretending to be a federal agent, and tax evasion. DMX was first sent to prison in 1986 after stealing
5680-466: Was no host. Instead, the AMAs followed the Grammys' lead in having various celebrities give introductions. However, rapper Pitbull hosted the 2013 ceremony and 2014 ceremony. Jennifer Lopez hosted the 2015 show. Gigi Hadid and Jay Pharoah hosted the 2016 show. Tracee Ellis Ross hosted the show in 2017 and 2018. Ciara hosted the 2019 show. Between 2012 and 2014, the American Music Awards used
5760-447: Was nominated for six Grammy Awards . Regarded as an influential figure in late 1990s and early 2000s 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. DMX began rapping in the early 1990s. After an unsuccessful tenure on Columbia Records , he signed with Ruff Ryders Entertainment in
5840-528: Was on life support. Simmons's former manager, Nakia Walker, said he was in a "vegetative state" with "lung and brain failure and no current brain activity". His manager, SRC and Loud Records founder Steve Rifkind , stated Simmons was comatose and that he was set to undergo tests to determine his brain's functionality and his family will "determine what's best from there". On the morning of April 9, 2021, Simmons lost functionality in multiple essential organs, reportedly his liver, kidneys, and lungs, and
5920-574: Was pronounced dead shortly after, at age 50. It was revealed on July 8 by the Westchester County Medical Examiner's Office that Simmons' official cause of death was a heart attack. "Throughout his nearly three-decade career, DMX came to embody passion, rawness, and pure emotional honesty like few hip-hop artists ever have, barking his way through hits like " Ruff Ryders' Anthem " and " Get at Me Dog " one moment, and repenting and philosophizing on tracks like " Slippin '"
6000-606: Was represented by former Def Jam labelmate Method Man , close friend Swizz Beatz, Busta Rhymes and actor Michael K. Williams (who himself would pass away five months later) at the BET Awards 2021 . Divine Master of the Unknown is the final artistic project by rapper DMX, originally titled Heavy Lies the Crown . The project was developed in collaboration with William Moseley, a longtime friend and entertainment industry professional. The project explores themes of life, death, and
6080-612: Was signed to Def Jam Recordings in May 1997. DMX recorded tracks from April 1997 to January 1998 for his debut album. During this time, his guest appearances on Mase 's singles " 24 Hrs. to Live " and "Take What's Yours", The Lox 's single " Money, Power & Respect ", and Def Jam labelmate LL Cool J 's single " 4, 3, 2, 1 " created a strong buzz for his upcoming album. In February 1998, he released his debut major-label single " Get at Me Dog " on Def Jam Recordings . The single received an RIAA certification of gold. His first major-label album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot , which included
6160-590: Was supported by his second top 40 single, " Party Up (Up in Here) ". His fourth album, The Great Depression (2001), was followed by his fifth, Grand Champ (2003), which was led by the single " Where the Hood At? " and included the international bonus track " X Gon' Give It to Ya ". DMX became the first artist to have their first five albums consecutively debut atop the Billboard 200 , and by 2021, he had sold over 75 million records worldwide. DMX acted in commercially successful films such as Belly (1998), alongside Nas , Romeo Must Die (2000) and Cradle 2
6240-431: Was supported by two singles: " Where the Hood At? " and " Get It on the Floor ". Despite receiving generally mixed reviews from music critics, the album was a commercial success. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 312,000 copies in its first week. The album was supported by two singles. The first single, " Where the Hood At? " was released on August 5, 2003. The single peaked at number 68 on
6320-472: Was the son of 19-year-old Arnett Simmons and 18-year-old Joe Barker. Simmons was the middle child of the family; his mother had given birth to a daughter, Bonita, two years prior, and later gave birth to one daughter, Shayla, and two stillborn sons. His father, Barker, painted watercolor paintings of street scenes to sell at local fairs, having moved to Philadelphia to fulfill his career. In his childhood years, Simmons first suffered from physical violence at
6400-426: Was then terminated from his contract with Ruffhouse and became an independent artist. In January 1994, Death Row Records attempted to sign the rapper in a joint venture with Ruff Ryders, although this never materialized. After two years of struggling in the industry, his friend and associate, Irv Gotti , became the president of A&R at Def Jam Recordings . After showcasing for then-president Lyor Cohen , DMX
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