DMX - Where The Hood At Lyrics

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About Where the Hood At

"Where the Hood At?" is a song by American hip hop recording artist DMX, released as the lead single from his fifth studio album Grand Champ (2003). The track is noted to be a diss track towards Ja Rule; particularly in the first verse. Allmusic stated "The anthemic lead single, 'Where the Hood At,' is precisely modeled after previous DMX rallying calls like 'Ruff Ryder Anthem,' 'What's My Name?,' and 'Who We Be.'"

Year: 2003 4:46 4,450 Views

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Earl Simmons (born December 18, 1970), better known by his stage names DMX and Dark Man X, is an American rapper and actor. In 1999, DMX released his best-selling album ...And Then There Was X, which featured the hit single "Party Up (Up in Here)". He has acted in films such as Belly, Romeo Must Die, Exit Wounds, Cradle 2 The Grave, and Last Hour. In 2006, he starred in the reality television series DMX: Soul of a Man, which was primarily aired on the BET cable television network. In 2003, DMX published a book of his memoirs entitled, E.A.R.L.: The Autobiography of DMX. DMX released a mixtape The Weigh In as a prelude/promotion towards his album Undisputed (2012). DMX has sold over 30 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling hip… more »

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6 facts about this song

Controversy "Where the Hood At" by DMX sparked controversy due to its explicit lyrics and homophobic slurs used throughout the song.

Feud with Ja Rule DMX and Ja Rule had a long-standing feud, which escalated after the release of "Where the Hood At" where DMX dissed Ja Rule.

Sampled Beat The song samples the beat from "Vengeance" by E-40 and Spice 1, giving it a gritty and aggressive sound.

Commercial Success Despite its controversial content, "Where the Hood At" was a commercial success, reaching number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Censorship The song faced censorship from radio stations and music video channels due to its explicit content, particularly the homophobic slurs used by DMX.

Legacy "Where the Hood At" remains a popular track for DMX fans and is considered one of his signature songs, showcasing his raw energy and aggressive style.

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