DMX and Monique Wayne, a Maryland resident, fought over her claim that he was the father of her son born in 2004. She sued him for defamation and for child support. [68] After genetic testing proved that DMX was the father, in January 2008, DMX was ordered to pay Wayne $1.5 million, but a judge vacated the judgment in May 2008. [68] [69] [70] [71]

Apr 28, 2021 · Joe Barker is famous as an estranged father of Grammy-nominated American rapper, songwriter, and actor DMX. His son, who was born Earl Simmons, was famous by his stage name DMX.

Apr 10, 2021 · Joe Barker, is DMX's father and as mentioned in the artist's 2002 autobiography, 'E.A.R.L.', he was an artist of sorts, seeing that rapper mentions his father only came to New York City when he had paintings to sell.

Apr 9, 2021 · DMX's parents are Arnett Simmons and Joe Barker. Arnett gave birth to DMX when she was just 19-years-old. At the time he was born, she already had a two-year-old daughter Bonita and shortly after, another daughter called Shayla.

Apr 12, 2024 · As he grew into a young man, DMX ultimately became the father of 15 children from 9 different women. He married his childhood friend Tashera Simmons in 1999. They divorced in 2014. They had four children together: Xavier (born 1992), Tacoma (born 1999), Sean (born 2002), and Praise Mary Ella (born 2005).

Jan 10, 2022 · DMX was born Earl Simmons in Mount Vernon, New York, on December 18, 1970, to parents Joe Barker and Arnett Simmons, as noted by the Houston Press. The outlet cited the rapper's 2002 autobiography, E.A.R.L., where he wrote that his father "never called me on my birthday or helped raise me at all."

Apr 9, 2025 · While his music made him famous, DMX's personal life drew attention: He dealt with addiction and was arrested multiple times throughout his life. In addition, the rapper was a father of 15...

Feb 27, 2023 · His son, was the late-great artist & rapper, DMX. Many people do not know this about Barker but yes, art in its many forms is something father and son had in common. With the birth of Earl, aka DMX, Barker became serious about painting and …

Mar 13, 2024 · Joe Barker is best known as the estranged father of DMX, the Grammy-nominated American rapper, composer, and actor. Earl Simmons, his son, became renowned under the stage name DMX.

DMX, the energetic, passionate, award-nominated rapper and actor, has died a week after suffering a heart attack. He was 50. Born Earl Simmons, X died at White Plains Hospital in New York on Friday, his family confirms by PEOPLE and CNN.