DMX has been going full force since his release from prison — even with the COVID-19 pandemic. After battling Snoop Dogg on the Verzuz platform earlier this month, which was really just a couple of hours of mutual respect between two Hip Hop legends, the X Gon’ Give It To Ya mastermind has provided an update on his next album.
On Thursday (August 13), X shared a spirited video to his Instagram account while dancing to his 1998 track “Top Shotter” featuring Mr. Vegas and Sean Paul.
He wrote in the caption, “Here comes the boom … album coming soon.”
X was released from Gilmer Federal Correctional Institution in January 2019 after serving roughly one year for tax evasion. As part of his release conditions, he was placed under supervision for three years and required to pay $2.3 million in restitution to the IRS.
After turning himself in July 2017, he posted $500,000 bail and was allowed to go home on house arrest. However, after failing a drug test, the judge took him off house arrest and ordered him to go to rehab as long as he was wearing an ankle monitor.
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X has battled addiction most of his adult life. In a 2017 interview with Big Boy’s Neighborhood, the Ruff Ryder spoke about his plight.
“I don’t do anything,” he said. “I’ll have a drink here and there. That was never a problem. That’s about it. Cocaine [was the problem]. I think we kinda knew that was the problem. Anybody in here that didn’t know? Of course it was problem. I got in trouble and all that shit. It’s not worth it. I spent too much time doing things. It’s just not worth it.”
It looks like X has managed to stay on the straight and narrow since his prison release and things are only getting better for the Hip Hop legend. Stay tuned for updates on his impending project.
Welcome Back so happy ur.Back looking forward to hearing u much Love D
Drop the burgers and the fries and start to work out again bruh ! You look like a fat kid who can walk three steps without being out of breath SMH
Dawg he was a crackhead and hes in his 50’s. why cant u just be happy he’s alive and putting out music? Rappers u like gotta have six-packs or something? Very very sus
Although his words were a bit harsh, he’s right. He’s not talking about him getting a 6 pack, he’s saying for health and longevity in life he should get back to the gym and drop the junk food etc. I do know it’s tough for X tho, getting over a drug addiction at the same time. One step at a time I guess
I think when you quit somthing that was such a huge part of your life you fill that void with somthing else that isnt as bad, im happy to have a fat ass dmx as long as he stay clean,fuck the gym let him be happy
If he still “has a drink here and there”, the hopes for his recovery can’t be too high (no pun).
Crack comes in a can…Ever heard of Red Balls… It’ll give you wings lol
Whether you’re being funny or not, this is actually true.
I’m so exciting about that album.
I will definitely avoid your music.
Two words: glass d!ck
Lol. I posted a comment but it never appeared on here my old friend 😉
Yeah mang sometimes they be censoring us..always tryna keep a brotha down..
Nickel Rock
Man I wonder what in the hell is X eating/drinking, the cat don’t even look like himself. I hope he hasn’t traded the substance abuse for another substance. Health can take us outta here quicker than drugs. Stay up X!!! Can’t wait to hear the album, though
Shout out to the brother X. It’s great to see him back in the studio in good spirits. He’s a gifted artist and an intelligent dude, but there were times when it felt like his life was hanging by thread from a fan’s perspective. I’m praying that he stays in this happy, creative space that he’s in and gets right with the gym so put the cherry on top before he drops that heat. I can’t wait!
I miss DMx , where my dogs at
They’ve been euthanized lol
We need X making music
LIVING LEGEND…..RR 4LIFE
I guess for a crackhead he’s looking OK.
More “crack” jokes huh? Y’all must really be picture perfect
Ehh..Relax,guy.. we’re just cracking jokes there, buddy.
God bless your heart my brother DMX.