Arnett Simmons

Arnett Simmons is widely known for being the mother of the late American Rapper DMX. DMX’s real name was Earl Simmons. He was most famous for his song called DMX Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood. 

Talking about Arnett, she and Earl didn’t have a very good relationship at the start but later DMX forgave his mother. Is it true that she abused him when he was little?

To find the answers to your questions, stay with us till the end. How old is she? Was Earl her only child?

Who Is Arnett Simmons?

As mentioned earlier, Arnett was the mother of the late American rapper Earl Simmons. She was born in 1951 in New York, United States. As of 2022, she is currently 71 years of age.

Unfortunately, she hasn’t revealed the identity of her parents. Therefore, we aren’t don’t know the name of her parents. According to some online sources, there have been claims that she was the daughter of two loving and hardworking parents.

On the other hand, her son was born on December 18, 1970, in New York, United States. By now, we all know who his mother was but what about his father? His father’s name was Joe Barker.

In addition, DMX wasn’t the only child of Arnett, she gave birth to two more children named Bonita Simmons and Shayla Simmons.

Arnett’s Ethnicity And Education

Speaking of her ancestry, Arnett is African-American. Similarly, her son also shared the same ancestry. As for their nationality, both of them were American.

She hasn’t revealed information about her education to the media. Thus, we aren’t sure which school she went to or if she is even educated. In the meantime, it might be worth mentioning that her son DMX went to Yonkers Middle High School.

After his time in middle school, Earl attended the George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School.

Arnett Simmons’s Son Was A Popular Rapper

His fourth album, The Great Depression, was a huge success. The album contained hits such as Who We Be, We Right Here, and Shorty Was The Bomb, and upon its release on October 23, 2001, it debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. 

Despite being triple Platinum certified, the album’s commercial and critical success lagged behind his prior release. In September 2003, he released his fifth album, Grand Champ, which featured the hits Where the Hood At? and Get It on the Floor, and once again debuted at the top of the Billboard 200. Grand Champ was his final album, and he announced his retirement to the public soon after its release. 

He Switched Records

In January 2006, DMX signed with Columbia Records. He switched record labels when recording his subsequent album, Year of the Dog… Again resulted in multiple delays. It was released on August 1st, 2006, and just a few hundred copies prevented it from reaching Billboard’s top spot. 

Lord Give Me a Sign and We in Here, two more singles, were also released by him. His biggest hits were collected in The Definition of X: The Pick of the Litter, which was released on June 12 by Def Jam Recordings. Where the Hood At? and X Gon’ Give It to Ya are just a couple of the hit tunes that are featured on Def Jam’s The Best of DMX compilation album, which was published in 2011.

In addition to continuing to make music, DMX stated in 2009 that he will explore preaching in Jersey City, New Jersey. Before going to prison, he finished recording a Gospel album. According to MTV, he had semi-retired in order to devote more time to Bible studies so that he could preach from behind the pulpit. 

Was Earl Simmons Abused By Arnett Simmons?

According to DMX’s autobiography E.A.R.L., Arnett and some of her partners beat Earl so severely that he lost teeth and received numerous scars and bruises on his face. At the age of 14, DMX would walk the Yonkers streets in an effort to avoid Arnett’s abuse. To escape his mother’s beatings, he found solace in making friends with stray dogs and spending the nighttime streets with them.

When Arnett learned of this, she quickly moved him to a boys’ group home where DMX discovered his passion for hip-hop music. He came up with his stage moniker, DMX, at this particular group home after playing an instrument of the same name.

Despite the fact that DMX seemed to have found success in his struggle to get away from his abusive mother, the two eventually made amends, with the rapper even proclaiming in a 2019 interview, “I love my mama.“

DMX Forgave His Mama

The rapper’s journey to forgiveness started with a 2012 TV appearance on the VH1 reality series Couples Therapy with Dr. Jenn when they reconciled after years of estrangement. The two started to heal their once-broken relationship after the tearful episode, and seven years later, in a 2019 article for GQ magazine, the rapper talked about still loving her in spite of everything that went wrong and having forgiven her as well.

In an interview, when Earl was asked if he loves his mother or not. He said,

 “That doesn’t mean I don’t love her. That doesn’t mean she’s the same person. Children don’t come with a f**king instruction manual. She was 20 when she had me. Four sisters; I’m the only boy. Maybe she didn’t know what to do with me. I found out I just knew things that she didn’t know when I was only six years old.”

The Death Of Arnett Simmons’s Son DMX

Hip-hop artist DMX, who used narcotics from a young age, was taken to the hospital on April 2, 2021, after having a heart attack at home. According to tabloids, the attack was the result of a drug overdose.

Despite spending roughly a week in the hospital, DMX’s health did not get any better; rather, he lost the ability to use several crucial organs. Ultimately, he passed away on April 9 of that year. And a cocaine-induced heart attack was given as the reason for his passing.

In an interview, Earl’s daughter said,

“Nothing will ever explain how I feel, how this whole situation feels. my twin, I love you. we were the same person as a whole and I’m glad to have been blessed with being your daughter. you were and will be remembered by me as funny, charismatic, emotional, real, understanding, and loving. grateful for all those talks that we got to have, I didn’t learn from you.”

Arnett Simmons’s Net Worth 

Talking about her net worth, she has an estimated wealth of a few hundred thousand. On the other hand, her DMX had an estimated net worth of $1 million at the time of his death. He earned most of his money through his successful career as a rapper.

FAQ About Arnett Simmons

Does Arnett Smoke?

She might smoke occasionally.

Does Simmons Drink?

Yes, she drinks alcohol.

Has Arnett Ever Cheated?

No, she is a loyal woman.

Does Simmons Have A Tattoo?

No, she doesn’t seem to have any tattoos.

Does Arnett Have Mental Health Issues?

No, she is perfectly fine.

What Type Of Cars Does Simmons Drive?

She drives a luxurious car.

How Many Businesses Does Arnett Own?

No, she doesn’t own any business.

Does Simmons Have Any Phobia?

No, she doesn’t have any phobia.

Where Does Arnett Live?

She lives in New York, United States.