One of DMX’s biggest hits wasn’t one of his favorites and he only recorded it because the New York native lost a bet to producer Swizz Beatz. “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” was one of the first tracks he ...

One of DMX’s hit songs had a chance of not being released, according to Swizz Beatz. During an interview with SiriusXM’s “Hip-Hop Nation,” the producer spoke about how DMX wouldn’t have been on “Ruff ...

However, the song’s producer and frequent collaborator of the late DMX, Swizz Beatz, explained recently that the song only came out because of a bet DMX lost. Throughout his career, DMX worked closely ...

Mention the name “Double R” to any semihip urbanite and they’ll know what you’re talking about: Ruff Ryders. The phenomenon was born in New York with Ruff Ryder Records, home label to hip-hop stars ...

On April 9, 2021, DMX passed away, and his record label, Ruff Ryders, is planning a tribute to him on what will be the second anniversary of his death. The legendary record label will host an “NYC ...

The six-year-old son of DMX has music flowing through his DNA and is learning to play the piano using his father’s iconic tracks. DMX’s son Exodus is showing that music runs through his veins with an ...

Ruff Ryders are gathering the family, friends and fans of the late DMX for their “Ryde Out” event. Set to take place on April 9 in New York City, Ryde Out marks the second death anniversary of the ...

In an alternate universe, Swizz Beatz’s “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” beat might have not end up on DMX’s 1998 debut It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot. During a recent interview with SiriusXM’s Hip-Hop Nation, Swizz ...