50 Cent Recalls DMX’s Wild Wrong-Way Joyride

Considering he has been shot nine times, it is reasonable to think that not many things would intimidate 50 Cent. However, DMX appeared to be one of those exceptions.

During a recent appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” 50 Cent recounted a recording session that took an unexpected turn before he and the late rapper began recording. He mentioned that they found a track, and DMX suggested they get in the right mindset before proceeding. 50 Cent agreed to this idea, but their approaches to preparing were different.

When they left the studio, 50 Cent got into DMX’s car, expecting to test out the beat, but that was not what happened. DMX began driving erratically, taking a one-way street the wrong way through downtown Manhattan. 50 Cent recalled thinking they could get into serious trouble, stating, “We gon’ die in this motherf**ker… You said, ‘Get my head right.’ We was in the car; he was wildin’. He would just do the craziest stuff,” he concluded.

Once they returned to the studio for the unnamed song, 50 Cent established a new guideline: “I’m not doing nothing but rap… Don’t ask me for nothing,” which seemed to be a sensible approach.

Years after his death in 2021, DMX remains a significant figure in Hip Hop and beyond, leading to stories like this one emerging from time to time. In the near future, listeners may hear more such accounts, as 50 Cent is involved in sharing them. In January, iHeartMedia announced a partnership with 50 Cent and the storytelling company Narratively to produce “Look Thru My Eyes: Becoming DMX.” This podcast, hosted by Jadakiss, was initially scheduled for release in June, although no new release date has been confirmed.

Additionally, 50 Cent is promoting his role in the film adaptation of Street Fighter, where he portrays Balrog. The film was released recently, on October 16, for those interested in seeing him in action.