

I cooked for them, I laid it out for them. and rented my studio out and did his whole album. “He actually did his whole album at my studio when we finished Verzuz,” he explained. Snoop Dogg also revealed while speaking on Hot 97 recently that in April, DMX chose to stay in Los Angeles following their summer 2020 Verzuz battle to finish the album. She captured the hearts of many when she put her own spin on her father’s “Slippin'” at his celebration of life memorial. Over the weekend, it was revealed that his eight-year-old daughter, Sonovah Hillman Jr., might also land a spot or two on the album. Industry rumors indicate that some other features could include Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Usher, and Alicia Keys. During an interview with Drink Champs earlier this year, he confirmed features with Griselda and the late Pop Smoke. The last time he recorded anything with them was over 17 years ago, in 2003, when he released Grand Champ. This album, X couldn’t wait for his fans all around the world to hear and show just how much he valued each and every single person that has supported him unconditionally.”ĭMX went back to the Def Jam label in 2019. Most of all, he was generous with his giving and loved his fans beyond measure. Swizz, who also executive produced the album, added: “He lived his life dedicated to his family and music. “My brother X was one of the most pure and rare souls I’ve ever met,” he said. A post shared by Swizz Beatz a press release about the upcoming album, Swizz showered praises on the fallen rapper making special mention of the number of lives that he touched during his lifetime. Just as rap music was reaching its toughest, darkest, grimmest period yet, following the assassinations of 2Pac and Biggie in the late '90s, along came DMX and his fellow Ruff Ryders, who embodied the essence of inner-city machismo to a tee, as showcased throughout the tellingly titled It's Dark and Hell Is Hot.
