DMX (rapper) quotes

DMX was an American rapper and actor known for his gritty voice and raw, emotionally charged lyrics. His albums, such as "It's Dark and Hell Is Hot," marked a new era in hip-hop and earned him a massive fanbase. He became one of the most influential figures in rap music and inspired generations of artists. Here are 36 of his quotes:

Anything that's not positive, I don't have the energy to focus on it. Anything that's not going in the right direction, I don't have the time or the energy.

DMX (rapper)

When you happy, you get locked in sleep. You get sleepy happy. I always wanna be on point. I always wanna be aware.

DMX (rapper)

I used to do the beat box. A friend of mine, he was the rapper and after, we'd be doing a block party or something or a house party, and he's gettin' all the attention and I'd end up with a handful of spit, you know, from doing the beats.

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My relationship with God has gotten so much stronger. He's always had his hand on me. He always guided me. I didn't always go where he wanted me to go. But He always had me. Now that I'm actually listening and being obedient, life is so much better.

DMX (rapper)

Im a King. Regardless of what Ive been through and what Ive done, I present myself as a King. And I get that respect from people, from everybody I deal with. I worked my whole life to establish that respect and make sure I get that respect.

DMX (rapper)

Do dirt, get dirt. So I treat people with the same respect that I want.

DMX (rapper)

Every day, I get closer to God. Every day, my will to do the right thing gets stronger.

DMX (rapper)

I'm not going to disrespect you, don't disrespect me.

DMX (rapper)

I been the same dude my whole life.

DMX (rapper)

I can reach people the average person can't reach because I'm as grounded as I am.

DMX (rapper)

The day I will never forget is the day I married my wife, Tashera. Tashera is so special to my boys and me. Her energy is enough to put anyone on a cloud. Her dedication and care gives me comfort and ease.

DMX (rapper)

One thing that people don't really understand is that as celebrity you rarely get fair treatment. You either get love or hate. It's never really fair.

DMX (rapper)

My mom put me away at 7. I enjoyed it... Being in institutions, I got three meals a day, clothes.

DMX (rapper)

An important and fundamental premise of the American judicial system is the presumption of innocence, that is until proven guilty.

DMX (rapper)

I've got fans and letters from Israel, France Germany, Sweden, London, Africa. They all saying pretty much the same thing, 'Yo, we love you, we need you, put some more music out, please!'

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I like L.A., I like the fans, I like to come out here to work.

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I don't recall being excited about a new rapper, ever.

DMX (rapper)

Any performance I do, I give 110 percent.

DMX (rapper)

A lot of artists that I've met let me know they're huge fans of mine.

DMX (rapper)

I'm a blessing to whoever gets to really know me.

DMX (rapper)

I'm still the same. That's why the fans love me. Because they need stability in the industry.

DMX (rapper)

It's a waste of energy to think about what somebody else is doing and how they doing it. I'ma just do what I do.

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