Happy Birthday, Earl "DMX" Simmons!

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Earl "DMX" Simmons on what would have been his birthday.

A true icon of hip-hop, DMX didn't just top the charts; he shook the genre's foundation with his raw vulnerability, gravelly delivery, and unmatched energy. From the cinematic intensity of It's Dark and Hell Is Hot to his soul-baring prayers, he was a poet of the streets who wore his heart—and his struggles—on his sleeve.

Though he’s no longer with us, his bark still echoes through the speakers and his influence lives on in every artist who dares to be authentically themselves.

Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas to the Dog. Long Live DMX