DMX Sayings, the Yonkers rap titan whose growling voice and fierce soul shook the world, once spat, “Where the hood at?”—a gritty catchphrase from “Where the Hood At?” (2003) that’s pure X grit. Known for It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot and his unfiltered street anthems, he’s a hip-hop legend with a warrior’s heart. Below are 15 DMX sayings—sourced from his standout songs, interviews, and statements—brimming with his intense essence. Every word is pure DMX, verbatim and true!
15 DMX Sayings
- “Where the hood at?” (“Where the Hood At?,” Grand Champ, 2003)
- “Stay real or get lost!” (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 deep!” (“Ruff Ryders’ Anthem,” It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot, 1998)
- “Keep it raw, no fakes!” (Interview, Billboard, 2012)
- “Y’all gon’ make me lose it!” (“Party Up (Up in Here),” …And Then There Was X, 1999)
- “Dogs bite, I bite harder!” (“Who We Be,” The Great Depression, 2001)
- “Life’s a grind, stay up!”
- “Slippin’ ain’t fallin’, I rise!” (“Slippin’,” Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood, 1998)
- “Faith’s my backbone, always!” (Interview, MTV, 2001)
- “We dem boyz, hold tight!” (“We Dem Boyz,” Blacc Hollywood, 2014)
- “Hustle ‘til the end hits!” (“Get It on the Floor,” Grand Champ, 2003)
- “Truth cuts like my bars!”
- “Born a dog, die a king!” (“What’s My Name?,” …And Then There Was X, 1999)
- “Ride or die, that’s me!” (“Ruff Ryders’ Anthem,” It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot, 1998)
DMX’s sayings are a street code for anyone grindin’ fierce, stayin’ loyal, and livin’ bold—proof that his spirit shines with fearless heart. These lines spark your spirit, fuel your vibe, and growl with raw brilliance, straight from a legend who turned life into iconic bars. Which DMX saying fires you up? Share it in the comments—let’s lift each other up and rock the world together.
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