What Would A Battle Between DMX And Jay-Z Be Like?

Before DMX and Jay Z became international rap titans, they competed in a classic hip-hop war. Even with all that feuding in the past, Hov and X have collaborated on a bunch of songs, including "It's Murda" and "Blackout." They even almost formed a group with Ja Rule.

In 1999, Jay Z and DMX embarked (and majorly cashed in) on the Hard Knock Life Tour. Although Jay Z’s album gave the tour its name, the lineup was a joint headliner of the Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder and DMX.

Captured in the documentary film Backstage, Jay Z and DMX had vastly different demeanors on wax, on stage, and as celebrities. While both were pillars of Rap-made-right and suddenly sex symbols, they only overlapped in skill and love of the art.

DMX or Jay-Z

DMX doubles down on wanting to go against JAY-Z in a Verzuz battle. “It's a celebration. We're celebrating music,” DMX said.

In the late '90s, Jay-Z and DMX were Def Jam's most successful stars. The friendly rivalry includes several rap battles between the legendary MCs, including their Backstage Freestyle match in 2000. In 1999, they also created the infamous supergroup Murder Inc, which starred both rappers and Ja Rule.

Before DMX and Jay Z became international rap titans, they competed in a classic hip-hop war. Their Bronx battle in the early '90s is the stuff of legends and it's also what sparked their ongoing beef, according to Irv Gotti.

Top 5 DMX Videos

New York rapper DMX did it best when it came to making stories out of songs. Earl Simmons, better known by his stage names DMX and Dark Man X, is an American rapper and actor. Take a look at some of hottest videos released by The Wrap-Up Magazine.

"Slippin" was one of my favorite track released by the artist. In this visual, DMX's tells the story of overcoming his own demons such as smoking crack.

Now this was the break through anthem. "Ruff Ryders' Anthem" is a song by American hip hop recording artist DMX, released as the fourth single from his debut studio album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot.

We posted this full playlist of the album "Flesh Of My Flesh". This whole album was hot and could not be stopped. Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood is the second album released in December 22, 1998 by rapper DMX, little more than seven months after his debut album.

"Ain't No Sunshine" Is off the Exit Wounds soundtrack. This is when DMX was at his prime in rapping. DMX released his best-selling album "And Then There Was X" which featured the hit single "Party Up".

DMX Arrested

Rapper DMX is alleged to have concealed millions of dollars in income from the IRS and avoided paying nearly $2 million in taxes. DMX has been charged with income tax evasion, the U.S. Attorney’s office in New York said Thursday. DMX surrendered to law enforcement agents and will be presented Friday in Manhattan federal court before United States Judge Andrew J. Peck. Well keep you updated as more news come in.

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DMX Welcomes 15th Child

DMX welcomed his 15th child into the world last Friday (Aug. 16) with his girlfriend Desiree Lindstrom. The baby boy's name is Exodus Simmons and he weighed six pounds, 10 ounces.

The veteran rapper's substantial family tree has caused him some issues in the past. In June 2015, DMX was arrested for unpaid child support. Just a few months after being released from that arrest, X was picked up yet again on charges of unpaid child support. His ex-wife and mother of four of his children, Tashera Simmons, accused DMX of missing his $10,000 a month child support payments following his prison release. At one point, reports said he owed about $400,000 in unpaid funds.

DMX ended up blaming it all on his former manager, who was fired late last year. X claimed the payments should have been handled by the business manager, and he assumed Tashera was getting the payments as usual until he got arrested.

2016 got off to a rough start as well, but it was because of his health.  DMX was found unconscious and rushed to a hospital in February. Luckily things have gotten better for Dark Man X as he started to do notable interviews, appeared at one of the Bad Boy reunion shows, and teamed up with his old Ruff Ryders associate, Styles P for a new song called "Still Scratching." With the birth of his baby boy, this appears to cap off a much better year for the Yonkers rapper.

DMX Vs Jay-Z - What Really Happened?

 

DMX and Jay-Z have a turbulent history that dates all the way back to 1993. What started as a rap battle would become a friendship and then turn sour. Today we deep dive into DMX and Jay-Z's full history and how this beef came about.

Was "Belly" DMX and Nas Best Played Movie

 

Since his debut, DMX has released seven studio albums. He has been featured in films such as Belly, Romeo Must Die, Exit Wounds, Cradle 2 the Grave and Last Hour. In 2006, he starred in the reality television series DMX: Soul of a Man, which was primarily aired on the BET cable television network.

I enjoyed the movie Belly myself. I felt it was a great inspiration to the streets of America today.

Do You Think DMX and 50 Cent is Bigger a Bigger Artist Than Jay-Z?

 

Spice 1 agrees with Big Gipp that 50 Cent and DMX were bigger than Jay-Z. Jay-Z is considered the Hip-Hop G.O.A.T by many due to his ability, accolades, and longevity. Goodie Mob’s Big Gipp recently disputed that notion, stating 50 Cent and DMX were both bigger than Hov in their primes.

Do You Think DMX and 50 Cent is Bigger a Bigger Artist Than Jay-Z?

#NewMusic Lil Wayne Ft DMX - Kant Nobody

 

Lil Wayne is untouchable on his new single, “Kant Nobody” featuring the late DMX.

Opened with monologue by DMX, Tunechi delivers an abundance of witty wordplay over Swizz Beatz and Avenue’s haunting production. The track samples DMX’s 1998 posse cut “Niggaz Done Started Something” featuring The Lox and Ma$e.

DMX Placed On House Arrest

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TMZ reports that the multi-platinum rapper, real name Earl Simmons, got an earful when he showed up for his bond hearing on Friday, August 11, 30 minutes late. DMX is out on bond in his tax evasion case, but isn't making it easy for the judge not to throw him in jail.

He's allegedly failed four drug tests for cocaine and marijuana. In addition, X violated another condition of his bond by leaving New York City to take care of some family matters in St. Louis, without getting court permission first.

DMX is currently facing 14 counts of evading more than $1 million in federal taxes. If convicted he could be sentenced to 44 years in federal prison.

George Zimmerman To Fight DMX

I guess the rumors are official. +George Zimmerman of the neighborhood watch team will be fighting the +Ruff Ryder artist +Dmx. George Zimmerman and DMX are scheduled to battle each other in an upcoming boxing match. The 46-year-old rapper was selected out of 15,000 applicants after the 30-year-old neighborhood watch coordinator issued an open challenge.

“I am going to beat the living f–k out him…I am breaking every rule in boxing to make sure I f–k him right up,” DMX recently shared about the upcoming match, which is still awaiting a date, time, and location.

Did You Know This About DMX?

Watch DMX recount where he was during 9/11, in an interesting moment of introspection for the rapper. DMX is no stranger to controversy, so it comes as no surprise that he has more than a box of cookies in his closet.

Jay-Z Talks DMX

 

In another promo clip of the upcoming season premiere of HBO's The Shop, Jay-Z recalled how intimidating it was having to perform after the late great DMX. During the episode, Hov recounted how tough of a task it was following X. 

Rap City Tha Basement With DMX

New York's great DMX and Drag-On visited Big Tigger show Rap City Tha Basement and blessed him with a freestyle to kick the show off. Back in the early 2000's when BET actually had hourly music television shows, one of the more popular show's was “Rap City Tha Basement“.

#MusicVideo by Kosha Dillz 'Solo' Ft Gangsta Boo

 

The pandemic has been hard for everyone and Kosha Dillz is no stranger to it. During the last week before the complete lockdown, the unlikely pair of Three 6 Mafia's Gangsta Boo and Kosha Dillz recorded "Solo" with 2021 Grammy Nominated producer Sam Barsh (Anderson Paak, Earthgang, Logic) for Kosha's album Nobody Cares Except You, which was the precedent going into the loneliness of the pandemic.

Now that most of society is on an upswing out of it, the temperature has changed the possibility of happiness, and a whacky creative music video could be what we need!

DMX - Slippin Video

+Ruff Ryder member +Dmx releases his first visual single from his second studio album Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood. "Slippin" is one of my most favorted videos by +DMXVEVO 

DMX, Method Man, Nas & Ja Rule - Grand Finale #Throwback

 

"Grand Finale" is a song by rappers DMX, Ja Rule, Method Man and Nas. It is first single from the soundtrack to the 1998 film, Belly. The single made it to number 63 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and number 18 on the Hot Rap Singles.

Swizz Beatz, The Lox, Method Man & More Honor DMX

 

DMX received a BET Awards tribute fit for a king. During the show, Method Man, Swizz Beatz, the LOX, Griselda, and more all hit the stage to honor the late rapper.

DMX Claims He Caught R.Kelly In The Studio With A Rapper

In this interview from about 2009 Dmx goes on a rant claiming he caught R.Kelly In The Studio with Young Bucks!

TWUM 10 Top Celebrity Beefs

Beef between rappers and celebrities have been going on for years. The Wrap-Up Magazine has posted a few of there own to tweet. From 50 Cent to Jay-z or Tamar Braxton and Kenya Moore. Take a look at some of the hottest beefs listed by us. Celebrity fights are on the rise.