Best DMX Lines, the Yonkers rap titan whose growling voice and fierce soul shook the world, once spat, “Y’all gon’ make me lose my mind!”—a legendary bar from “Party Up (Up in Here)” (1999) that’s pure X grit. Known for It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot and his unmatched intensity, he’s a hip-hop icon with a warrior’s heart. Below are 15 of his best lines—sourced from his standout songs, interviews, and statements—brimming with his intense essence. Every word is pure DMX, verbatim and true!
15 Best DMX Lines
- “Y’all gon’ make me lose my mind!” (“Party Up (Up in Here),” …And Then There Was X, 1999)
- “Life’s too real to bullshit!” (Interview, Rolling Stone, 2000)
- “X gon’ give it to ya!” (“X Gon’ Give It to Ya,” Cradle 2 the Grave Soundtrack, 2003)
- “Ruff Ryders roll, no fold!” (“Ruff Ryders’ Anthem,” It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot, 1998)
- “I’m slippin’, but I rise!” (“Slippin’,” Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood, 1998)
- “Where the hood, where my dogs?” (“Where the Hood At?,” Grand Champ, 2003)
- “Pain’s my fire, I’m lit!” (“Damien,” It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot, 1998)
- “Born alone, die a king!” (“What’s My Name?,” …And Then There Was X, 1999)
- “Dogs bite, I bite back!” (“Who We Be,” The Great Depression, 2001)
- “Faith’s my shield, I’m steel!” (Interview, MTV, 2001)
- “Truth cuts deeper than knives!”
- “Get it on the floor, now!” (“Get It on the Floor,” Grand Champ, 2003)
- “I’m the spark that ignites!” (“I Miss You,” The Great Depression, 2001)
- “Hustle’s my heartbeat, feel it!” (“No Sleep,” Rolling Papers, 2011)
- “Ride or die, that’s X!” (“Ruff Ryders’ Anthem,” It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot, 1998)
DMX’s best lines are a street symphony for anyone fightin’ fierce, livin’ raw, and risin’ strong—proof that his spirit shines with fearless heart. These bars spark your spirit, fuel your vibe, and blaze with gritty brilliance, straight from a legend who turned struggle into iconic rhymes. Which DMX line pumps you up? Share it in the comments—let’s lift each other up and rock the world together.
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