A relentless PersonĪnd in fact the relentless nature of the vocalist is what this song is primarily themed on. This is not only in the street sense but also, most pointedly as far as the chorus is concerned, his approach to music. And in doing so, he is letting them know that he’s not going to relent in the name of allowing them the opportunity to also shine. Moreover he alludes to his overall ‘hood viability, comparing himself to a prison inmate in terms of his wildness. But the beginning of the verse operates along a completely-different subject matter, with the rapper apparently speaking to the likes of freeloaders.Īnd what he is saying in that regard is that he’s not the type to distribute handouts. But X may also be speaking to his musical rivals in a roundabout kinda way. dealing with other topics also. For example, this time around, X doesn’t really allude to gun violence. Rather it’s more like he is able to reign over his adversaries due to possessing a superior work ethic. The second verse also follows a similar theme, in that quite a few bars are dedicated to addressing rivals. However, it is a lot more versatile than the first, i.e. initiate a preemptive strike), but he will also inevitably emerge victorious over his enemies. Lyrics of “X Gon Give It to Ya”īut that being noted, the first verse is obviously centered on gun violence and DMX’s participation in such. More specifically, as established in some of his earlier works, X is a true ‘hood ni-ga who can get down and dirty when the occasion calls for it.Īnd in this passage he is addressing his interaction with such opps. And basically what he’s saying is that if some serious beef actually does go down, not only will he take initiative in bringing it (i.e. And yes, DMX is in fact the titular “X”.īut you’d likely be hard-pressed to identify any fans of “X Gon Give It to Ya”, of which they are many, who really know what the verses are about. That sometimes the downside, if you will, of being a vocalist as overpowering as DMX. That is to say that the artist’s personality can actually draw attention away from his lyrics. (sic)”ĭMX – who was a father to 15 children – was a leading hip-hop performer, who achieved chart success with tracks including ‘Party Up’ and ‘X Gon’ Give It To Ya’.So when combining those factors you get songs such as this whereas, according to one site, the rapper ‘growls, barks and snarls’. And the result is one of the most-memorable tracks of X’s distinguished career. I pray for the comfort of your children and loved ones. I am forever grateful for your joy, your laugh, your protection all these years and your hugs anytime I've seen you. "You always made the time to look out for folks. "From random nights of go-karting in the hills of Sherman Oaks, to bowling to just sitting in your trailer laughing with talking '80s soul music. We bonded over our shared love of dogs, cold beers, Golden Girls reruns, New Edition and adventures.
Gabrielle Union - who co-starred with DMX in the 2003 hit film ‘Cradle 2 the Grave’ – wrote on Instagram: "I was praying I wouldn't have to think about how to describe what you meant to me. We appreciate all of the love and support during this incredibly difficult time."įollowing the news of his death, several stars have taken to social media to pay tribute to the late rap legend. Earl's music inspired countless fans across the world and his iconic legacy will live on forever. He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him. “Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. In a statement, his family said: "We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50 years old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days.
The rapper and actor tragically passed away on Friday (09.04.21) after spending a week in the intensive care unit after suffering a heart attack at his home on April 2.