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My opinion still stands. DMX was not legendary. I am just editing the title because I'm realizing that he deserves some respect now that he is dead. But not because I'm bothered at your reactions.
 
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People and their constant habit of overblowing people's career/influence/status in life just because they die. It also happened very recently with this rapper that passed away a couple of years ago. People were romanticizing him when in reality the dude was a trashy person in life with only like one single hit.. I can't remember his name but he was one of the emo-hip hoppers.

Even in sports this has happened before. Roberto Clemente for example. That baseball player was good but nothing remarkable when he was alive. Many other Hispanics have better numbers and opened the doors way before him. But now they wanna make him the Latin Jackie Robinson because he died in a tragic plane accident, lol.

Aaliyah and Selena are two others that are more famous now. I still love both though. I'm just older enough to remember their careers and know better.
 
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DMX had huge success his first 2 albums went platinum in the same year, at that time he really did outsell a lot of rappers. I attribute that to his appeal to the white audience, they really did love him( white males love aggressive music)However it is true he is rarely mentioned when people list their top 5’s. He is a respected Icon and he has made some classic records, so we give him his props.
 
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He was apart of my first concert. Ruff Ryders and Cash Money, it was early 2000. Naturally he holds a special place in my heart. Rather you see his catalog of music as a legendary or not, his impact on rap was legendary. He was somebody everyone could relate to. Not every artist during that era could do that. Can the man be laid to rest before y’all debate on his legacy??? You can’t take away the fact that he was an Icon, no matter how you feel about his music.

R.I.P. DMX

YOUR LEGACY LIVES FOREVER!!!
 

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he is an icon and unique, but a legend he was not. nobody has ever had his rapping style tho...
His uniqueness made him legendary!! Nobody could ever replicate his style. How is that not considered legendary? It’s not like he was a one hit wonder. Everybody across the Globe knew X. Once your music is featured in multiple films, tv shows, and commercials how could you not give him his spot amongst the legends?
 

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I have a better question. How do y'all find room in your heart to be a hater, following the passing of another individual? It is human and universal to praise and show love once someone has transitioned. DMX will be remembered for his artistry by people from around the globe. What would you be remembered for? Trolling?
 

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and dmx was huge in the early 2000s..
He was recognizable back in the early 2000s but wasn't even in the top 7 when it comes to mainstream. I can guarantee you this because I lived those days.

From 2000 to 2004 (2004 was more like the mid 2000s but I am including it):

Jay-Z
Eminen
Ja Rule
Missy Elliot
Nas
P.Diddy
50 cents
Outkast

Take in consideration that I'm probably even leaving a couple out. So possible that he wasn't even in the top 10 LMAO.
 
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Yeah, there's no way a man who put out 2 classic albums in the same year, ended the "shiny suit era", saved Def Jam, and sold 74 million records worldwide could ever be a legend
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As a matter of fact he did his last comeback in the year 2000. But soon after that he didn't chart anymore nor wasn't as recognizable. So no. He wasn't that huge in the early 2000s.
 
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Yeah, there's no way a man who put out 2 classic albums in the same year, ended the "shiny suit era", saved Def Jam, and sold 74 million records worldwide could ever be a legend
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Where did he sell 74 million records? That sounds like an exaggeration to me. Where are the receipts for this? And how old are you? Because I was around even when Tupac, Selena and Aaliyah.

Controversial but MC Hammer in fact deserves more respect than Tupac for being the very first mainstream rapper. Gloria Estefan deserves WAAYYY more merit than Selena for being the first GLOBAL latin star in the planet and Brandy for being more mainstream than Aaliyan in the 90s. These are facts Groan me all you want.
 

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You think Eminem is better than DMX?
LMFAOOOOOOOOOO
I don't know if he was better (probably that he was) but Eminen indeed is more successful and iconic. You have Drake who is quite overrated and he's super huge too. It's not even about rap skills what I'm talking about but status.
 
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I personally feel like this is debatable.

This man has CLASSICS.

And those top 10 list are trash.

People fail to realize hip hop existed before Tupac.

I don't know how you can construct a top 10 list and leave out pioneers like Rakim.
 

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Don't get me wrong. He was a good rapper. But legendary? Really? Not even iconic in live if you ask me.
Eminen, Drake, Kanye West and Jay-Z are rappers that have definitely ruled a generation. 50 cents and even Ja Rule too (considering they had a huge short peak). Let's not forget Snop Dogg. P. Diddy, MC Hammer, Outkast, Nas even Ice Cube and some others.

This doesn't mean DMX was a mediocre rapper because he simply wasn't. But back during his peak he wasn't even among the top 5 or even top 7. He was probably not too far from Method Man's level. I'm talking about the late 90s and early 2000s.

Whether you agree or not, it's on you. RIP to the man. He still made great music.
DMX would light these fools up. DMX was the voice of the struggle and that's why people love him.
 

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Y’all some savages round these parts..the man hasn’t even been buried yet. Damn.

he may not be everyone’s top ten, but that man was a true ARTIST.
 

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What and what?! DMX is a part of a culture of rap icons and a legend that will continue to be an inspiration to upcoming rappers in the future. As we have seen what goes around always come around. I know his eccentric tone will be mimic in the future.
 

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Don't get me wrong. He was a good rapper. But legendary? Really? Not even iconic in live if you ask me.

Eminen, Drake, Kanye West and Jay-Z are rappers that have definitely ruled a generation. 50 cents and even Ja Rule too (considering they had a huge short peak). Let's not forget Snop Dogg. P. Diddy, MC Hammer, Outkast, Nas even Ice Cube and some others.

This doesn't mean DMX was a mediocre rapper because he simply wasn't. But back during his peak he wasn't even among the top 5 or even top 7. He was probably not too far from Method Man's level. I'm talking about the late 90s and early 2000s.

Whether you agree or not, it's on you. RIP to the man. He still made great music.

FIVE number 1 albums since he first debuted, not even Jay Z NOR Kanye Did that. 2 albums where number one in a year, NOBODY else has done that ever. Snoop Dog doesn't even have as many number 1 albums, neither does 50 cent.

The only rappers who have more number 1's than him are eminem, Jay Z, and Kanye. THAT tells you something.

Don't let the fact that DMX was the only one with a cocaine addiction that he couldn't shake, and DID NOT care about money fool you. He sold too much for this sh!t
 

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DMX is a legend. His the only rapper to have 5 consecutive albums debut at number 1, 74 million record sold. You need to refrain from speaking on matters you have zero knowledge of.
 
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74 million records my royal old ass. Yeah right. Where are his hits? His highest charting song reached #27. The other was #39. All the others would considered flops in the 2000s and 2010s considering they charged outside the top 50.
 
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Where did he sell 74 million records? That sounds like an exaggeration to me. Where are the receipts for this? And how old are you? Because I was around even when Tupac, Selena and Aaliyah.

If somebody has 5 number 1 albums, the same amount of number 1's as NAS and MJ, 74 million is not an exaggeration honey. That sounds right on track. FIVE number 1 albums, multi-platinum.

ETA Nuff Said:



They asked him to do this even though he ain't made an album in years at that point.
 
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FIVE number 1 albums since he first debuted, not even Jay Z NOR Kanye Did that. 2 albums where number one in a year, NOBODY else has done that ever. Snoop Dog doesn't even have as many number 1 albums, neither does 50 cent.

The only rappers who have more number 1's than him are eminem, Jay Z, and Kanye. THAT tells you something.

Don't let the fact that DMX was the only one with a cocaine addiction that he couldn't shake, and DID NOT care about money fool you. He sold too much for this sh!t
He might have those number #1's but was never as huge as those you mentioned. Let's not be delusional. We can't compare him to Eminen, Jay-Z or Kanye. I was around that time.

DMX still deserves respect. I'm not trying to bash his career. He was very good as a rapper and was quite recognizable. Just not legendary like some people is making it seem.
 

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If somebody has 5 number 1 albums, the same amount of number 1's as NAS and MJ, 74 million is not an exaggeration honey. That sounds right on track. FIVE number 1 albums, multi-platinum.
Boy, he didn't even sell 15 million records. That 74 million was an invention of yours. Either that and you two are using a method I'm not aware of.
 

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Lol @ you calling drake's sloth looking ass legendary.
Drake indeed will be considered legendary in the future considering he dominated a whole decade. Whether he is overrated or not is another story. But he is huge.
 

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He might have those number #1's but was never as huge as those you mentioned. Let's not be delusional. We can't compare him to Eminen, Jay-Z or Kanye. I was around that time. He still deserves respect. I'm not trying to bash his career.

You have some NERVE to call someone delusional when you don't want to believe that someone with five number 1 albums that all went milti-platnium, couldn't have possibly sold 70 million records. YOU are delusional for your lack of acceptance.

LIKE I SAID, do not let the fact that DMX was NOT about money and was in wayyy more trouble than those people fool you. He did not brand himself like them. Thats the difference. But he made fµck!ng history and achieved rare sh!t. His music is still played today.

YOU are the delusional one. You're dismissing details of his actual SUCCESS and career to prove some weak ass point. You know damn well DMX was not on that same sh!t as the others were on. He didn't make AS many albums, he was in jail and battling addiction rather than doing multiple business ventures sh!t like Diddy or someone.

But when it comes to RAP music, fµck all the moguls and mogul sh!t. Look at the numbers related to music, count those number ones, count those albums sold. Look at how people still play his old hits because they are that TIMELESS. That tells you about the legacy of someone in RAP MUSIC. Pay attention to the actual MUSIC and the details surrounded it.
 
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You have some NERVE to call someone delusional when you don't want to believe that someone with five number 1 albums that all went milti-platnium, couldn't have possibly sold 75 million records. YOU are delusional for your lack of acceptance.

LIKE I SAID, do not let the fact that DMX was NOT about money and was in wayyy more trouble than those people fool you. He did not brand himself like them. Thats the difference. But he made fµck!ng history and achieved rare sh!t. His music is still played today.

YOU are the delusional one. You're dismissing details of his actual SUCCESS and career to prove some weak ass point. You know damn well DMX was not on that same sh!t as the others were on. He didn't make AS many albums, he was in jail and battling addiction rather than doing business sh!t like Diddy or someone.

But when it comes to RAP music, fµck all the mogules. Look at the numbers, count those number ones, count those albums sold. Look at how people still play his old hits because they are that TIMELESS. That tells you about the legacy of someone in RAP MUSIC.
You are definitely another stan.
DMX was good but let's not call him legendary. He never had that status in life.
 
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X stood out from the rest [in his era] & despite his struggles is well renowned all over. He had TWO platinum albums (pure album sales NOT online streams) in the same damn year!! Calling Drake legendary just made the whole debate bs.... wtf is calling Drake legendary in these streets?? I enjoy his stuff but THAT'S an exaggeration.
 

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Boy, he didn't even sell 15 million records. That 74 million was an invention of yours. Either that and you two are using a method I'm not aware of.
Dmx sold 23 million records in the US and 70 million world wide. This is singles and albums included. This isn’t just album sales lmao. If you wasn’t a fan or into dmx like that than that’s fine but let’s not try to discredit someone.
 

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You are definitely another stan.
DMX was good but let's not call him legendary. He never had that status in live.

You definitely don't know what the fµck you are talking about, didn't even bother to do your research, but still wanted to come with a wrong ass opinion.
 

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This reads very shallow.
His contributions were and are respected by many.

The sales posted do not account for half the $5 bootlegs sold back then, a tree in the forest still falls if you don't hear it.
 

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Dmx sold 23 million records in the US and 70 million world wide. This is singles and albums included. This isn’t just album sales lmao. If you wasn’t a fan or into dmx like that than that’s fine but let’s not try to discredit someone.

They are full of it. They know damn well they didn't bother to look at his stats. IDC when they were born, they are ignorant to the details surrounding his career and yet want to form an opinion on it.
 

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Dmx sold 23 million records in the US and 70 million world wide. This is singles and albums included. This isn’t just album sales lmao. If you wasn’t a fan or into dmx like that than that’s fine but let’s not try to discredit someone.
I'm not discrediting him. I am just saying that he wasn't legendary.
 

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You definitely don't know what the fµck you are talking about, didn't even bother to do your research, but still wanted to come with a wrong ass opinion.
No need to use the F word. You are taking it too serious.
 

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