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DMX is one of the most authentic people to ever pick up a mic. If someone was on his good side, X was loyal to them — even to his own fault in certain situations. Former Ruff Ryder rapper Drag-On spoke to VladTV recently about how DMX refused to act in 2001’s Exit Wounds unless he also had a role in the film. “They offered another dude to play his little brother, but he kinda denied the movie unless they put me in it,” Drag-On explained. “I still had to audition, but I did kinda good at the audition. With him saying he probably won’t film unless I’m in it, and then with me act...

Watch DMX's 'Exodus' Album Trailer DMX's eight and final album, Exodus, is set to release on Friday, May 28th. The Yonkers rapper finished

The news of DMX’s passing still has the world picking up the pieces, the rapper’s contribution to Hip Hop and empowering words can never be forgotten. Just before he passed, DMX was gearing up to return to the music industry after signing a deal with Def Jam and beginning the process of releasing a new album. The project, “Exodus” will not release posthumously on May 28th. According to HotNewHipHop, After a listening party conducted by Swizz Beatz, a source revealed that DMX’s oldest son, Xavier Simmons had to approve of each song before the music would be spread to the public.

DMX’s legacy lives on. In the wake of his passing, Swizz Beatz is looking back on one of his final collaborations with his fellow Ruff Ryder on “Been to War.” The French Montana-assisted track, which was released a week after DMX’s death, was originally intended for X’s album, but ended up on the second season of Epix’s “Godfather of Harlem” soundtrack. “I actually made that record for X, and wanted that record for X, but then we was coming with the show. And so it was like, you know what, it’s perfect,” Swizz told Rap-Up.

Growing up in New York in the 90s and 2000s, it was hard to escape the influence of DMX. In his recent collaboration with Can-Am, who manufacturers of the ubiquitous all-terrain vehicles that permeate urban roadways and desert landscapes, Brooklyn-bred artist, SAINt JHN is embracing his inner Ruff Ryder. The Warner Records signee is standing alongside Joan Jett as a brand ambassadors for the Can-Am Spyder, and he’s not shy about showing off the product, as just about any visitor of Los Angeles’ famous Sunset Strip could probably confirm. As for the inspiration behind the partnership, SAI...