Editing DMX (section)

=== 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>