Top 75 DMX Quotes

I feel like Sony appreciates good music from a talented artist.

Every day, I get closer to God. Every day, my will to do the right thing gets stronger.

When I was a kid, nobody in my family had a car. And I didn’t have many toys. The only toys I had were the ones I would steal.

I’m a King. Regardless of what I’ve been through and what I’ve done, I present myself as a King. And I get that respect from people, from everybody I deal with. I worked my whole life to establish that respect and make sure I get that respect.

The truth doesn’t change. It was the same when Moses got the Ten Commandments as it is today. That’s the thing about the truth. That’s the thing about real. It doesn’t change and it doesn’t have to change. Now you can put it in a different book, but it’s still real. It’s still the truth.

I’m not the average artist.

I’m glad that young black people are successful with the music. I’m not a hater.

An important and fundamental premise of the American judicial system is the presumption of innocence, that is until proven guilty.

I like L.A., I like the fans, I like to come out here to work.

The day I will never forget is the day I married my wife, Tashera. Tashera is so special to my boys and me. Her energy is enough to put anyone on a cloud. Her dedication and care gives me comfort and ease.

There’s a difference between violence and senseless violence.

There shouldn’t be any violence in hip-hop. You’re getting free clothes. Basically, it’s free money.

My relationship with God has gotten so much stronger. He’s always had his hand on me. He always guided me. I didn’t always go where he wanted me to go. But He always had me. Now that I’m actually listening and being obedient, life is so much better.

Do dirt, get dirt. So I treat people with the same respect that I want.

Columbia tried to put me behind other groups, so I didn’t wanna wait, they let me out of the contract and I’m glad they did.

My mother would beat me so bad, I wouldn’t be able to sit down. And I would never snitch.

I’m not the mixtape guy who‘s gonna put out a new one every month. I’m gonna allow my albums to marinate and resonate and whatever type of ‘ates’ they can do. I’m gonna let my music grow on them.

Somebody’s upset with every movie.

I don’t walk around big headed. I’m not a superstar.

To me, it isn’t tight sweaters. That’s not what rap is. That’s not hip-hop at all. Every phase went through changing up their dress styles and all that, but since Run DMC came out, it’s been baggy jeans.

I don’t have to be working on an album to record a song.

One thing that people don’t really understand is that as celebrity you rarely get fair treatment. You either get love or hate. It’s never really fair.

I feel like Sony appreciates good music from a talented artist.

I’m still the same. That’s why the fans love me. Because they need stability in the industry.

Men, we don’t get much, as far as holidays go – Father’s Day.

I don’t recall being excited about a new rapper, ever.

I like L.A., I like the fans, I like to come out here to work.

Anything that’s not positive, I don’t have the energy to focus on it. Anything that’s not going in the right direction, I don’t have the time or the energy.

I’m not going to disrespect you, don’t disrespect me.

I don’t have to be working on an album to record a song.

When you happy, you get locked in sleep. You get sleepy happy. I always wanna be on point. I always wanna be aware.

I know I may have done some bad things, but I’m not a bad person.

I’m still the same. That’s why the fans love me. Because they need stability in the industry.

One thing about being a celebrity that I learned a long time ago was that I pretty much gave up the right to fair treatment.

You can’t speak for the people unless you’re able to walk amongst the people. And how many of these rappers out here actually hang out with regular people?

I know I may have done some bad things, but I’m not a bad person.

I’ve got fans and letters from Israel, France Germany, Sweden, London, Africa. They all saying pretty much the same thing, ‘Yo, we love you, we need you, put some more music out, please!’

I’ve done gospel songs on every album.

Do dirt, get dirt. So I treat people with the same respect that I want.

My fans need me. I need me.

Nas is the only person whose concert I been to.

My relationship with God has gotten so much stronger. He’s always had his hand on me. He always guided me. I didn’t always go where he wanted me to go. But He always had me. Now that I’m actually listening and being obedient, life is so much better.

Men, we don’t get much, as far as holidays go – Father’s Day.

I been the same dude my whole life.

I’m not going to disrespect you, don’t disrespect me.

I just find myself happy with the simple things. Appreciating the blessings God gave me.

You can’t call any one person the devil. Because no one person has the power to be the devil.

I’m glad that young black people are successful with the music. I’m not a hater.

Somebody’s upset with every movie.

Anything that’s not positive, I don’t have the energy to focus on it. Anything that’s not going in the right direction, I don’t have the time or the energy.

There’s a difference between violence and senseless violence.

There shouldn’t be any violence in hip-hop. You’re getting free clothes. Basically, it’s free money.

You can’t call any one person the devil. Because no one person has the power to be the devil.

I’ve got fans and letters from Israel, France Germany, Sweden, London, Africa. They all saying pretty much the same thing, ‘Yo, we love you, we need you, put some more music out, please!’

I can reach people the average person can’t reach because I’m as grounded as I am.

When I was a kid, nobody in my family had a car. And I didn’t have many toys. The only toys I had were the ones I would steal.

I’m not the mixtape guy who‘s gonna put out a new one every month. I’m gonna allow my albums to marinate and resonate and whatever type of ‘ates’ they can do. I’m gonna let my music grow on them.

My mother would beat me so bad, I wouldn’t be able to sit down. And I would never snitch.

It’s a waste of energy to think about what somebody else is doing and how they doing it. I’ma just do what I do.

I don’t like anything about Drake.

A lot of artists that I’ve met let me know they’re huge fans of mine.

One thing about being a celebrity that I learned a long time ago was that I pretty much gave up the right to fair treatment.

I’m a blessing to whoever gets to really know me.

I’m used to driving fast; I’m a New Yorker.

I think I’m gonna wear Timberlands until I die, man. They may not be the hottest thing out, but Timbs keep reinventing themselves.

I’ve read every one of Donald Goines’ books. So as soon as I heard there was an opportunity for one of his novels to be turned into a movie, I jumped at the opportunity.

I’m a King. Regardless of what I’ve been through and what I’ve done, I present myself as a King. And I get that respect from people, from everybody I deal with. I worked my whole life to establish that respect and make sure I get that respect.

I used to do the beat box. A friend of mine, he was the rapper and after, we’d be doing a block party or something or a house party, and he’s gettin’ all the attention and I’d end up with a handful of spit, you know, from doing the beats.

The truth doesn’t change. It was the same when Moses got the Ten Commandments as it is today. That’s the thing about the truth. That’s the thing about real. It doesn’t change and it doesn’t have to change. Now you can put it in a different book, but it’s still real. It’s still the truth.

I’ve done gospel songs on every album.

My mom put me away at 7. I enjoyed it… Being in institutions, I got three meals a day, clothes.

When you happy, you get locked in sleep. You get sleepy happy. I always wanna be on point. I always wanna be aware.

An important and fundamental premise of the American judicial system is the presumption of innocence, that is until proven guilty.

I don’t like anything about Drake.

I just find myself happy with the simple things. Appreciating the blessings God gave me.