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DMX Arrest-O-Meter
by Jarrett Martineau | July 21, 2008 at 05:16 pm | 509 views | 6 comments
Inspired by the runaway success of the NowPublic Oil-O-Meter, I thought we might also benefit from turning our celebrified attention to the ever-crazy and arrest-prone world of the notorious Earl Simmons, aka rapper DMX.
Let's run down the recent past, shall we? It's a pretty impressive list, by any rapper's standards.
WHEN: July 19, 2008
WHERE: Phoenix, Arizona
WHAT: Medical identity theft
Earl Simmons a.k.a. DMX — a rap artist who seems to run afoul of the law frequently — was arrested in a Phoenix mall on Saturday for identity theft.
Apparently, DMX used the name Troy Jones when seeking medical care for pneumonia, according to KNXV-TV in Phoenix. He also used a social security number that didn't belong to him. Allegedly, DMX did this to get out of paying a $7500 bill.
WHEN: July 2, 2008
WHERE: Arizona
WHAT: Outstanding warrants
DMX was arrested in Arizona this morning, as he exited a flight from Fort Lauderdale. The rapper currently has two outstanding warrants in Phoenix. Three-peat!
WHEN: June 23, 2008
WHERE: Miami, Florida
WHAT: Invalid driver's license
DMX is set to break the record for most arrested rapper following his arrest last Monday (June 23) in Miami on a warrant for not having a valid driver’s license.
The 37-year-old rapper, born Early Simmons, was arrested by Miami Dade County Police at around 1:30 p.m. and taken to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Institute.
WHEN: May 9, 2008
WHERE: Phoenix, Arizona
WHAT: Drug and animal-cruelty
DMX was arrested on drug and animal-cruelty charges following an overnight raid on the rapper's house Friday, authorities said. [...]The arrest and search warrants stemmed from indictments for felony drug possession and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. He made an initial court appearance Friday where bail was sent at $7,500, said his local attorney, Cameron Morgan. Morgan said he expected bail to be posted quickly.
WHEN: May 7, 2008
WHERE: Arizona
WHAT: Speeding
Rapper DMX was arrested Tuesday by Arizona police on a laundry list of motor vehicle charges stemming from a January incident where cameras caught him driving 114 mph on a local highway.
DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was charged with racing on a highway, reckless driving, two counts of endangerment and three counts of criminal speed and driving on a suspended license.
WHEN: June 25, 2004
WHERE: JFK Airport, New York
WHAT: Attempted robbery, criminal impersonation and criminal mischief
Hip hop star turned Hollywood actor DMX has been arrested on charges that he and another man tried to steal a car at JFK Airport in New York.
DMX, real name Earl Simmons, and Jackie Hudgins were arrested last night (June 24) after police interrupted a dispute between the two and another man whose car they allegedly tried to steal, authorities said.
The pair were arrested on charges of attempted robbery, criminal impersonation and criminal mischief.
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July 21, 2008 at 05:16 pm by Jarrett Martineau, 509 views, 6 comments
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Comments (6)
at 17:33 on July 21st, 2008
I don't understand why celebrities who has more than enough money would do these illegal things. Eg. Winona Ryder stealing clothes. Are they doing it for the adrenaline rush or something? But yeah, DMX. 5 arrests already in 2008. I'm not his fan or anyhting, but I have to admit, I used to listen to his music and watch his movies.
at 17:37 on July 21st, 2008
This is an O-Meter that other O-Meter's can be proud of. A fine achievement.
at 20:54 on July 21st, 2008
Jarrett Martineau, I like this story. It's good stuff. So does the state where he resides have a 5 strikes your out policy? Guess he should move state to state.
at 22:16 on July 21st, 2008
Does anyone even have to ask why he would continue to do these things? He's like a black Ozzy is my guess. Except entirely washed up and without a reality tv show.
at 03:17 on July 22nd, 2008
He couldn't pay the medical bills because he had to make bail. Don't hate.
Seriously, this was entertaining. It almost makes me look forward to DMX breaking the law again...almost.
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Cabal23 (not verified)at 09:06 on July 23rd, 2008
Just another fool still living on the plantation. How do you not have a drivers license? Why would someone as famous as this try and steal a car? How in this day and age of technology, does one think they can escape the law from identity theft? DMX goes down as one of the stupidest people ever. I enjoy watching rappers get arrested for buying automatic weapons from federal agents, trying to skip court hearings, animal cruelty and I could go on but won't. Such a shame the black community has role models like these. Stupid is as stupid does.