DMX Can’t Out-Bark Uncle Sam, Rapper Files For Bankruptcy

Written By S. Samuel

Ruff Ryders leader DMX continues to have a tough week following a South Carolina arrest as new reports claim he has fallen on hard times and filed for bankruptcy.

999 Views Comments Off on DMX Can’t Out-Bark Uncle Sam, Rapper Files For Bankruptcy

According to reports, Dark Man X’s financial woes turned into public knowledge this week.

The rapper DMX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, court records show, days after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. Filed Monday in the Manhattan bankruptcy court, the Chapter 11 petition of Earl Simmons, aka DMX, lists less than $50,000 in assets and $1 million to $10 million in debt. The rapper said in court papers that he filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which is available to both businesses and consumers, “to enable me to reorganize my financial affairs.” (Wall Street Journal)

Financial debts related to child support and an auto lease are reportedly holding X down.

The New York native and current South Carolina resident owes $1.24 million in child support and more than $21,000 on an auto lease, among other obligations. His principal asset is a 50% stake in property in Mount Kisco, N.Y. (Wall Street Journal)

Back in 2010, X publicly ranted during a live concert and hinted at his money woes.

“Y-O, Y-O in this b*tch, n*gga,” X told a crowd of Arizona fans. “New York to AZ, New York to AZ, n*ggas must be crazy, f*ck Jay-Z! Ya heard? Ya heard? … What do y’all think is the state of the rap industry right now? I mean, you know, I’m an artist so I kind of have bias views but I think most these n*ggas suck! I think they not only suck, but they suck d*ck! I mean, correct me if I’m wrong, we’re real people. Most of us got jobs — but you got these n*ggas talking about Bentleys, mansions and pool parties, we don’t rock that sh*t son! So my take on it is, you got Patron in your cup? Good for you! You got a b*tch that wanna f*ck? Good for you! You sittin’ on 24’s? Good for you! You got Lamborghini doors? Good for you! Because at the end of the day? I ain’t got that sh*t…” (Goon Boss TV)

Despite the heated press, X’s representative Domenick Nati told SOHH his client would still be performing at a few upcoming shows.

“DMX’s brief arrest last Friday will not affect his upcoming performances this weekend. The charges were resolved in under and hour and will not disrupt his concert schedule,” Nati told SOHH via statement. “Fans can still expect him August 2nd in Essington, PA and August 3rd in Modesto, CA.” ~Domenick Nati (Nati Celebrity Services) (SOHH)

Are you up on the new Willie The Kid and Alchemist project? Check out SOHH’s Top 5 Reasons to pick up Masterpice Theatre right now!

Comments Off on DMX Can’t Out-Bark Uncle Sam, Rapper Files For Bankruptcy

Written by S. Samuel

Steven Samuel is the co-founder of SOHH.com.

No Malice Gets Bloody On New “Hear Ye Him” Cover Art, Re-Ups W/ Pusha T & Fam-Lay

DJ Paul Isn’t Sweating Over Juicy J Absence, Still Lays Out Three 6 Mafia Reunion Plans