Editing DMX (section)

==Legal issues==
[[File:DMX mug shot.jpg|thumb|DMX's June 2008 mugshot]]
DMX was in jail more than 30 times throughout his lifetime<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.gq.com/story/dmx-the-resurrection | title=Dark Man X: The Resurrection | first=MARK ANTHONY | last=GREEN | work=[[GQ]] | date=September 23, 2019 | access-date=April 11, 2021 | archive-date=April 14, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414060727/https://www.gq.com/story/dmx-the-resurrection | url-status=live }}</ref> for various offenses, including criminal possession of a weapon, robbery, assault, carjacking, animal cruelty, reckless driving, driving under the influence, unlicensed driving, drug possession, probation violation, failure to pay child support, pretending to be a federal agent, and tax evasion.

=== 1986–1988 ===
DMX was first sent to prison in 1986 after stealing a dog from a junkyard. He served a few months in the juvenile unit of Woodfield Prison in Valhalla, New York. Later that year, he was sentenced to two years for another crime and sent to Industry Institution in upstate New York.<ref name=earl/> However, in December 1986, just a few days after starting his sentence, he and his cellmate successfully escaped the prison and DMX returned home until his mother forced him to turn himself in and finish his sentence, which he did at the McCormick Juvenile Detention Centre in Brooktondale, New York.<ref name=earl/> Simmons was sent to prison again in 1988 for [[carjacking]], and was later moved to a higher security prison after attempting to extort a fellow inmate for drugs. He was released in the summer of 1988.<ref name=earl/>

=== 1998–1999 ===
* When officers of the Fort Lee Police Department executed a search of his home in 1999, DMX promptly surrendered himself on weapons possession charges.<ref>{{Cite news |work=[[The New York Times]] |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/02/nyregion/metro-news-briefs-new-jersey-rap-performer-charged-with-weapon-possession.html |title=METRO NEWS BRIEFS: NEW JERSEY; Rap Performer Charged With Weapon Possession |agency=[[Associated Press]] |date=July 2, 1999 |url-access=subscription |access-date=July 29, 2018 |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612170842/https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/02/nyregion/metro-news-briefs-new-jersey-rap-performer-charged-with-weapon-possession.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* DMX faced a 1999 animal cruelty charge in Teaneck, New Jersey, after a dozen pit bulls were found at his home there;<ref>{{cite news | last=Pinto | first=Fausto Giovanny | url=https://www.nj.com/bergen/2016/09/the_hip-hop_homes_of_bergen_county.html | title=The hip-hop homes of Bergen County | work=[[NJ.com]] | date=September 27, 2016 | quote=DMX – Teaneck: The Ruff Ryder rapper and sometimes actor faced charges of animal cruelty after police found 13 pit bulls at his Teaneck home in 1999 | access-date=July 30, 2019 | archive-date=July 30, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730144550/https://www.nj.com/bergen/2016/09/the_hip-hop_homes_of_bergen_county.html | url-status=live }}</ref> the charge was dismissed after the performer agreed to accept responsibility and record public service announcements for an animal rights group.<ref name=held>{{Cite news |url=http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Music/05/09/dmx.dogs/ |title=Rapper DMX held on animal cruelty, drug charges |work=[[CNN]] |date=May 9, 2008 |access-date=August 5, 2015 |archive-date=July 12, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150712234011/http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Music/05/09/dmx.dogs/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 2000–2005 Metro NY ===
* In 2000, DMX served a 15-day jail sentence for possession of marijuana.<ref>{{cite magazine| last=Vineyard| first=Jennifer|title=DMX Nabbed for Weed...Again| url=https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/dmx/articles/story/5925329/dmx_nabbed_for_weedagain| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070528094732/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/dmx/articles/story/5925329/dmx_nabbed_for_weedagain| archive-date=May 28, 2007| magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]| date=May 5, 2000}}</ref>
* DMX served another jail sentence in 2001 for driving without a license and possession of marijuana. His appeal to reduce the sentence was denied; rather, he was charged with assault for throwing objects at prison guards.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.courtminutes.maricopa.gov/docs/Criminal/052009/m3726256.pdf | title=PLEA AGREEMENT/CHANGE OF PLEA | publisher=[[Arizona Superior Court]] MARICOPA COUNTY | date=May 22, 2009 | access-date=May 30, 2009 | archive-date=August 6, 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090806110431/http://www.courtminutes.maricopa.gov/docs/Criminal/052009/m3726256.pdf }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine | last1=Dansby |first1=Andrew |last2=Uhelszki |first2=Jaan |title=Warrant Issued for DMX's Arrest |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/dmx/articles/story/5924954/warrant_issued_for_dmxs_arrest |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071109182451/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/dmx/articles/story/5924954/warrant_issued_for_dmxs_arrest |archive-date=November 9, 2007 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]| date=March 24, 2000}}</ref>
* In January 2002, DMX pleaded guilty in New Jersey to 13 counts of animal cruelty, two counts of maintaining a nuisance, and one count each of disorderly conduct and possession of drug paraphernalia. He eventually plea-bargained down to fines, probation, and community service and starred in public service announcements against the dangers of guns and animal abuse.<ref>{{cite news | last=Grossberg | first=Josh | title=DMX: Just Say No to Guns | url=https://www.eonline.com/news/42707/dmx-just-say-no-to-guns | work=[[E!]] | date=January 11, 2002 | access-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-date=August 10, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170810212154/http://www.eonline.com/news/42707/dmx-just-say-no-to-guns | url-status=live }}</ref>
* In June 2004, DMX was arrested at the [[John F. Kennedy International Airport]], on charges of cocaine possession, criminal impersonation, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal mischief, menacing, and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, while claiming to be a federal agent and attempting to [[carjack]] a vehicle.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.chron.com/entertainment/article/DMX-accused-of-pretending-to-be-FBI-agent-to-1971615.php | title=DMX accused of pretending to be FBI agent to steal car | agency=[[Reuters]] | publisher=[[Houston Chronicle]] | date=June 25, 2004 | access-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410064015/https://www.chron.com/entertainment/article/DMX-accused-of-pretending-to-be-FBI-agent-to-1971615.php | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.today.com/popculture/rapper-dmx-faces-drugs-weapons-charges-wbna5293591 | title=Rapper DMX faces drugs, weapons charges | agency=[[Associated Press]] | publisher=[[Today (American TV program)|Today]] | date=June 25, 2004 | access-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410064015/https://www.today.com/popculture/rapper-dmx-faces-drugs-weapons-charges-wbna5293591 | url-status=live }}</ref> He was given a conditional discharge on December 8, 2004, but pleaded guilty on October 25, 2005, to violating [[parole]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Harris |first=Chris |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1512223/dmx-pleads-guilty-will-likely-spend-40-days-in-prison/ |title=DMX Pleads Guilty, Will Likely Spend 40 Days In Prison |work=[[MTV News]] |date=October 25, 2005 |access-date=April 10, 2021 |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410064018/http://www.mtv.com/news/1512223/dmx-pleads-guilty-will-likely-spend-40-days-in-prison/ }}</ref>
* On November 18, 2005, DMX was sentenced to 70 days in jail at [[Riker's Island]] for violating parole; the lateness charge added a 10-day extension to the original 60-day sentence.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tecson|first1=Brandee J.|last2=Harris|first2=Chris|title=DMX Sentenced To 70 Days Behind Bars|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1514063/dmx-sentenced-to-70-days-behind-bars/|work=[[MTV News]]|date=November 18, 2005|access-date=April 10, 2021|archive-date=April 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410064015/http://www.mtv.com/news/1514063/dmx-sentenced-to-70-days-behind-bars/}}</ref> DMX was released early (for "[[Good conduct time|good behavior]]") on December 30, 2005.<ref>{{cite news |last=Moss |first=Corey |title=DMX Released From Prison Early For Good Behavior |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1519913/dmx-released-from-prison-early-for-good-behavior/ |work=[[MTV News]] |date=January 6, 2006 |access-date=April 10, 2021 |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410065517/http://www.mtv.com/news/1519913/dmx-released-from-prison-early-for-good-behavior/ }}</ref>

=== 2007 ===
* In 2007, DMX's home in Arizona was raided on reports of animal cruelty to his 12 pitbulls on the property.<ref>{{cite web |title=DMX Animal Cruelty Report Results |url=https://www.tmz.com/2007/10/06/dmx-animal-cruelty-report-results/ |work=[[TMZ]] |date=October 6, 2007 |access-date=April 10, 2021 |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410051603/https://www.tmz.com/2007/10/06/dmx-animal-cruelty-report-results/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Simmons maintained that any neglect was the result of a caretaker who was not taking proper supervision of the dogs.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-08-26 |title=DMX - Where Your Dogs At? |url=https://www.tmz.com/2007/08/25/dmx-where-your-dogs-at/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=TMZ |language=en}}</ref>

=== 2008–2011 Arizona and California ===
* On May 9, 2008, DMX was arrested on drug and animal cruelty charges after attempting to barricade himself inside his home in Cave Creek, Arizona.<ref name=held/>
* DMX pleaded guilty to charges of drug possession, theft, and animal cruelty stemming from an August 2007 drug raid as well as the May 2008 arrest, at a hearing on December 30, 2008; he was sentenced to 90 days in jail on January 31, 2009.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/09/AR2008050902755.html |title=DMX Arrested, Again |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |date=May 10, 2008 |access-date=August 26, 2017 |archive-date=August 10, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170810212220/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/09/AR2008050902755.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Rapper DMX pleads guilty to drug, theft charges |url=http://tucsoncitizen.com/morgue/2008/12/31/106376-rapper-dmx-pleads-guilty-to-drug-theft-charges/ | work=[[Tucson Citizen]] |date=December 31, 2008 |agency=[[Associated Press]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104082950/http://tucsoncitizen.com/morgue/2008/12/31/106376-rapper-dmx-pleads-guilty-to-drug-theft-charges/ |archive-date=November 4, 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| title=US rapper DMX given jail sentence| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7862537.stm| work=[[BBC News]]| date=January 31, 2009| access-date=April 10, 2021| archive-date=April 10, 2021| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410064015/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7862537.stm| url-status=live}}</ref>
* On May 22, 2009, DMX entered a plea agreement/change of plea and pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated assault in jail.
* After serving four out of six months for violating drug probation, DMX was released from jail on July 6, 2010.<ref>{{cite news |last=Langhorne |first=Cyrus | url=https://www.xxlmag.com/dmx-released-from-az-jail-lawyer-confirms/ | title=DMX Released From AZ Jail| work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]] | date=July 6, 2010 | url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100708195046/http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=84532 | archive-date=July 8, 2010}}</ref> That day, a television pilot was filmed to portray his road to recovery; however, DMX was arrested three weeks later and the pilot did not evolve into a series.
* On July 27, 2010, DMX turned himself in to Los Angeles Metropolitan Court for a reckless driving charge he received in 2002. He was sentenced to serve ninety days in jail.<ref>{{cite news |last=Reid |first=Shaheem |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1644508/dmx-says-turning-himself-in-was-the-best-decision/ |title=DMX Says Turning Himself In Was The 'Best' Decision |work=[[MTV News]] |date=July 27, 2010 |access-date=April 10, 2021 |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410064015/http://www.mtv.com/news/1644508/dmx-says-turning-himself-in-was-the-best-decision/ }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/957181/dmx-heads-back-to-jail |title=DMX Heads Back to Jail |agency=[[Associated Press]] |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=September 14, 2009 |access-date=April 10, 2021 |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410064023/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/957181/dmx-heads-back-to-jail |url-status=live }}</ref>
* On November 19, 2010, DMX was arrested in Maricopa County, Arizona, on charges of violating probation for a February 24, 2009, aggravated assault on an officer while he was incarcerated. On December 20, 2010, DMX was moved to the Mental Health Unit of the Arizona Alhambra State Prison,<ref>{{cite news | first=Niki | last=D'Andrea | url=https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/dmx-moved-to-mental-health-unit-at-arizona-state-prison-complex-6645350 | title=DMX Moved to Mental-Health Unit at Arizona State Prison Complex | work=[[Phoenix New Times]] | date=December 27, 2010 | access-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410064015/https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/dmx-moved-to-mental-health-unit-at-arizona-state-prison-complex-6645350 | url-status=live }}</ref> and released on July 18, 2011.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://corrections.az.gov/public-resources/inmate-datasearch | title= Information for Inmate 259307 SIMMONS | date= April 11, 2014 | publisher= [[Arizona Department of Corrections]] | access-date= April 10, 2021 | archive-date= September 28, 2011 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110928122716/http://www.azcorrections.gov/inmate_datasearch/results_Minh.aspx?InmateNumber=259307&LastName=SIMMONS&FNMI=E&SearchType=SearchInet&ReportLength=TOP_5 }}</ref>
* On August 24, 2011, DMX was arrested for the tenth time in Maricopa County, this time for speeding, recorded at {{convert|102|mph}} in a {{convert|65|mph|adj=on}} zone, reckless driving, and driving with a suspended license. While DMX admitted to speeding, he claimed he was driving {{convert|85|mph}}.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tmz.com/2011/08/25/dmx-arrested-reckless-driving-suspended-revoked-license-criminal-speeding-chrysler-300-released-bond/ |title=DMX Arrested Again ... Allegedly Topped 100 MPH |work=[[TMZ]] |date=August 25, 2011 |access-date=April 10, 2021 |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410064015/https://www.tmz.com/2011/08/25/dmx-arrested-reckless-driving-suspended-revoked-license-criminal-speeding-chrysler-300-released-bond/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 2013 South Carolina ===
* On February 13, 2013, DMX was arrested in Spartanburg, South Carolina, for driving without a driver's license.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.reuters.com/article/entertainment-us-usa-rapper-arrest/rapper-dmx-arrested-on-driving-charges-at-south-carolina-airport-idUSBRE9A40B420131105 | title=Rapper DMX arrested on driving charges at South Carolina airport | first=Eric M. | last=Johnson | work=[[Reuters]] | date=November 5, 2013 | access-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410064023/https://www.reuters.com/article/entertainment-us-usa-rapper-arrest/rapper-dmx-arrested-on-driving-charges-at-south-carolina-airport-idUSBRE9A40B420131105 | url-status=live }}</ref>
* On July 26, 2013, DMX was arrested again in Greenville County, South Carolina, and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol as well as driving without a license.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/gossip/la-et-mg-dmx-arrested-dui-license-seatbelt-20130726-story.html | title=Rapper DMX arrested again; DUI, no license, seat-belt charges | first=NARDINE | last=SAAD | work=[[Los Angeles Times]] | date=July 26, 2013 | access-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410064023/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/gossip/la-et-mg-dmx-arrested-dui-license-seatbelt-20130726-story.html | url-status=live }}</ref>
* On August 20, 2013, DMX was arrested again in Greer, South Carolina, during a traffic stop after a car he was a passenger in made an improper u-turn. He was arrested due to an outstanding warrant for driving under suspension. Four packages of marijuana were also found in the vehicle, and he along with the driver were cited for them.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/la-et-mg-dmx-arrested-video-weed-20130821-story.html | title=Rapper DMX arrested again; that makes the third time this year | first=NARDINE | last=SAAD | work=[[The Baltimore Sun]] | date=August 21, 2013 | url-access=limited | access-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410064025/https://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/la-et-mg-dmx-arrested-video-weed-20130821-story.html | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.tmz.com/2013/08/21/dmx-arrested-south-carolina/ | title=DMX ARRESTED IN SOUTH CAROLINA [MUG SHOT] | work=[[TMZ]] | date=August 21, 2013 | access-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410064015/https://www.tmz.com/2013/08/21/dmx-arrested-south-carolina/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.cnn.com/2013/08/21/showbiz/dmx-marijuana-arrest | title=DMX arrested again by South Carolina police | first=Alan | last=Duke | work=[[CNN]] | date=August 21, 2013 | access-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410064015/https://www.cnn.com/2013/08/21/showbiz/dmx-marijuana-arrest | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Paine |first=Jake |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.25137/title.dmx-arrested-in-south-carolina-again-video-released |title=DMX Arrested In South Carolina Again, Video Released | work=[[HipHopDX]] |date=August 21, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220173832/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.25137/title.dmx-arrested-in-south-carolina-again-video-released |archive-date=February 20, 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref>
* On November 4, 2013, DMX was again arrested by the Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport police near Greer, South Carolina, after police, who were familiar with his prior arrests, noticed DMX behind the wheel of a vehicle at the terminal. DMX was booked on charges of driving with a suspended license, having an uninsured vehicle, and driving an unlicensed vehicle. He was subsequently released after spending three hours in jail.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rapper DMX arrested at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport|url=http://www.goupstate.com/article/20131104/articles/131109869?google_editors_picks=true&tc=ar|work=[[Spartanburg Herald-Journal]]|access-date=November 6, 2013|archive-date=December 11, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211232227/http://www.goupstate.com/article/20131104/articles/131109869?google_editors_picks=true&tc=ar|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== 2015 New York ===
* On April 5, 2015, a man accused DMX of robbing him.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Man Claims Rapper DMX Robbed Him at Newark Gas Station: Police |url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/rapper-dmx-accused-of-robbery-newark-pd/661267/ |website=NBC New York |date=April 5, 2015 |access-date=April 10, 2021 |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410040001/https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/rapper-dmx-accused-of-robbery-newark-pd/661267/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* On June 26, 2015, DMX was arrested in New York and charged in Newark, New Jersey, with robbery and failure to pay child support.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.34436/title.dmx-arrested-on-robbery-child-support-charges | title=DMX Sentenced On Child Support Charges | first=Soren | last=Baker | work=[[HipHopDX]] | date=July 19, 2015 | access-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410043804/https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.34436/title.dmx-arrested-on-robbery-child-support-charges | url-status=live }}</ref>
* On July 14, 2015, DMX was sentenced to six months in jail for failure to pay $400,000 in child support.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jul/15/dmx-jailed-after-failing-to-pay-400000-in-child-support |title=DMX jailed after failing to pay $400,000 in child support |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=July 15, 2015 |access-date=December 14, 2016 |archive-date=May 20, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170520172807/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jul/15/dmx-jailed-after-failing-to-pay-400000-in-child-support |url-status=live }}</ref>
* On December 14, 2015, an arrest warrant was issued for DMX after he missed a court hearing to address child support issues with his ex-wife Tashera Simmons and their four children.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.tmz.com/2015/12/15/dmx-arrest-warrant-child-support/ |title=DMX – Arrest Warrant Is a Mix-Up ... Thought I Was Cleared to Party |work=[[TMZ]] |date=December 15, 2015 |access-date=April 10, 2021 |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410064018/https://www.tmz.com/2015/12/15/dmx-arrest-warrant-child-support/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== 2017–2019: Tax fraud conviction ===
In July 2017, DMX was charged with 14 federal counts of tax fraud.<ref>{{Cite magazine | first=Daniel | last=Kreps | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/dmx-pleads-guilty-to-17-million-tax-fraud-w513020 | title=DMX Pleads Guilty to $1.7 Million Tax Fraud | magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] | date=December 1, 2017 | access-date=March 29, 2018 | archive-date=March 29, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180329121800/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/dmx-pleads-guilty-to-17-million-tax-fraud-w513020 }}</ref> Federal prosecutors charged him with failing to file [[income tax returns]] from 2010 to 2015 (a period when he earned at least $2.3&nbsp;million). DMX pleaded guilty to a single count of tax fraud in November 2017.<ref name="Moynihan">{{cite news | first=Colin | last=Moynihan | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/28/arts/judge-gives-dmx-a-year-in-prison-and-a-chance-to-be-heard-musically.html | title=Judge Gives DMX a Year in Prison and a Chance to Be Heard, Musically | work=[[The New York Times]] | date=March 28, 2018 | url-access=subscription | access-date=March 29, 2018 | archive-date=March 29, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180329030122/https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/28/arts/judge-gives-dmx-a-year-in-prison-and-a-chance-to-be-heard-musically.html | url-status=live }}</ref> DMX was originally free pending sentencing but was remanded to jail in January 2018 after leaving a drug treatment program ordered by the court and relapsing with cocaine and oxycodone.<ref>{{cite news | first=Stephen Rex | last=Brown | url=https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/dmx-custody-leaving-mandatory-drug-program-article-1.3788058 | title=DMX taken into custody for ditching court-ordered drug treatment program, relapsing with cocaine | work=[[New York Daily News]] | date=January 30, 2018 | access-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-date=April 10, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410064015/https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/dmx-custody-leaving-mandatory-drug-program-article-1.3788058 | url-status=live }}</ref> In March 2018, Judge [[Jed S. Rakoff]] sentenced DMX to one year in prison followed by three years of supervised release. The court also ordered DMX to pay $2.29&nbsp;million in restitution to the government.<ref name="Moynihan"/> He was released from prison on January 25, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thesource.com/2019/09/19/dmx-def-jam/|title=DMX INKS NEW DEF JAM DEAL|date=September 19, 2019|access-date=November 14, 2019|website=[[The Source (magazine)|The Source]]|author=((Miss2Bees))|archive-date=November 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191110060305/http://thesource.com/2019/09/19/dmx-def-jam/|url-status=live}}</ref>