Religion. DMX was a born-again Christian, and stated that he read the Bible every day.

‘ Despite his goals to drop a gospel album, X was tired and wanted Exodus named after his youngest son and a book in the Old Testament of the Bible to be his final album.

Earl Simmons Earl Simmons, also known as DMX, is a hip hop recording artist and actor from Yonkers, New York. In 1999, DMX released his best-selling album … And Then There Was X, which included the hit single Party Up (Up in Here) Now, Simmons has decided has decided to become a pastor.

He is currently a transitional deacon in the Christian Church and aspires to become ordained as a pastor. DMX also revealed that he received his calling to be a pastor via his first sermon in the church in 2012.

As per a report, in 2012, DMX said, Yeah, I read the whole Bible. I just been made a deacon at the church I used to go to Morning Star. I would like my first sermon to be there or in Yonkers. He added, The biggest step is not in the studying, reading, but the warning to change the way you live.

Many pop stars co-opt religious imagery, but few did it as earnestly and seamlessly as Earl Simmons, who made spirituality his mantle in life. … DMX made gospel rap for the unconverted and for those who’d long lost touch with religion, for those who couldn’t manage their family trauma because no one had taught them how.

Desiree Lindstrom DMX may have passed away, but the emcee will forever live on through his loved ones. On Monday (April 19), days before X’s public memorial at the Barclays Center, his fiance, Desiree Lindstrom, shared a beautiful yet hilarious video of one of their more personal moments as a couple: their engagement.