Dad & Son React to DMX - Slippin'

[@frontroom]

Although I briefly mentioned it in the video, I was confused as to why this song was censored despite the rest of the album being explicit. If anyone knows why please let me know below! Thanks for watching ✌🏻

[@josh-cq3ju]

Love this song

[@monicachauncey7733]

My best guess is it was edited for radio play. It was heavy in rotation on the air back then.

[@Sweetnerdgirl]

The reason given for the censorship of the song is because the artist whose song was sampled, the great Grover Washington, Jr., wouldn't allow for any remake of his song, "Moonstreams", to include profanity on the final record.

[@AmaruShakur92]

@@Sweetnerdgirl Oh thank you alot! I bought this Album 15 years ago and always asked myself why.

[@avisb.curiel9641]

It was his way of telling everyone his story in his OWN WORDS without offending anyone so the MASSES would hear it

[@brandonvictor6159]

"To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering" that first line pretty much sums it all up. RIP X

[@brandonvictor6159]

@@musicofDK 1. Who tf is that? 2. Where did he get it from?

[@noelle38]

May he rest in peace. Freaking suck on his death and how he died.

[@razheer100]

Actually the Hindus teach this ideology. That suffering is an inescapable part of life. And to find the meaning of it all.

[@Papii_Maniac]

I still use this til this day

[@mikaels6009]

Powerful

[@selinadeloach6680]

DMX wrote his pain like no other. Very special artist. May he continue to Rest In Peace 🙏🏿

[@kingmotley504]

That story was epic and we all know a person who going threw it or have been threw it this song will forever be in heavy rotation 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@jadesedelifus]

FACTS.....his heart ALWAYS on his sleeve. The good against the evil-he was a open book about everything

[@selinadeloach6680]

@@jadesedelifus so glad he did the verzuz! Appreciate him that much more

[@CarolMarineMom]

Agreed

[@littlewigglemonster7691]

Yo gorgeous girl!

[@jwatkinsville2.534]

I'm in my 40's and this song STILL gives me the chills!! In a good way....

[@dennice2910]

Same here.

[@blackqueenmelanin1449]

Exactly! I'm 44 and yes, DMX is that deal!

[@marlygee]

At 42 I remember when my lil bro got kicked out at 16 years old. He was out of control and my parents had two younger siblings to raise whilst he was raising hell…. This always reminded of that time. God looked out for him as he did well and he’s got 2 kids of his own now as a man in his late 30’s (things could’ve been different) but yeah I get you bro.

[@tlouii6951]

same here!

[@aspect57]

same exactly

[@Qdub34]

In the huge wake of Tupac's death, DMX became the rap worlds street poet. Complete raw imagery and honesty in his lyrics.

[@TalkingThrones]

💯

[@cvgb21]

So true they make you feel their music 💯

[@Fiddle-Head]

One of my favorites

[@Fiddle-Head]

When a song gives you chills....

[@horacegulleyjr3962]

I knew it was a matter of time. DMX was such a raw poet.

[@andrewalcaraz5]

On of my favorite rappers of that era. RIP X

[@ChrisCali831]

DMX - "I Miss You" is another great song where he talks about his grandma who passed away, it always makes me shed a tear.

[@donyelledaily]

I effing knew it! I literally said he has to listen to dmx slippin

[@WHITETAIL215]

the best poet. yea I said it better then pac in my opinion but hey who am i.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

@@WHITETAIL215 unnecessary to say. Why not say u like Dmx without having to rank or put down another artist?

[@Joelalicea22]

One of the most prolific artist. Wore his heart on his sleeve. Pure raw talent and energy and always gave praises to God despite his missteps in life. Definitely admirable. He gave us ppl from Yonkers, NY a voice and was considered the ppls champ. Rest In Peace DMX Earl Simmons. One of my favorite rappers of all time.

[@cococherrymango1225]

Big Up NY ju hurd

[@jimyoung7926]

X was also really honest.

[@darryldookhie5002]

Very meaningful words and very true. RIP DMX you will always be number 1 to me. Thank you for helping me thru the hard times.

[@johnbowen6038]

Read E.A.R.L. and loved him ever since. Loved him ever since I bought the Harlem World album but reading that gave me the ultimate respect for him.

[@raddevera800]

From the BayArea707 and ima 80's Baby And Felt His Vibes All The Out Here Definitely The People Champ R.I.P. DMX 🙏🏽

[@macio413]

This song came out in 98 but I didn’t hear it until 99. I was addicted to pcp for many years and the first time I heard this song. I started to cry because it felt like this song was written for me.I was so into my addiction that I abandoned everyone that loved me. But truth be told this song saved my life I’ve been drug free since dec of 1999. Thank you dmx for allowing god to use you to save me.

[@Bones95_]

🙏🙏🙏🙌

[@hazramey5506]

God bless you for your testimony 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@knucklesaukuso5086]

🙏🏽

[@afenismama]

God bless you ❤

[@nsg6086]

Awesome, love this, Great for you brother, ❤️X

[@shaunmiller9523]

Man, this song got me through a lot as a young kid. DMX was an outlet for me. RIP ! Legend

[@dominiquerencher277]

I tapped over the beat in HS

[@user-qy4ir9ib7d]

gettin me thru it rn

[@tlouii6951]

💯

[@m6_jedi953]

@@user-qy4ir9ib7d same here im recovering from a stroke that left me half paralyzed ive learned myself to walk agsin though but my lifes hard now harder than it already was

[@monkkeyswagg91]

Me tooo 💯💯

[@Aurousosa]

I saw him in concert, I remember he used to end each show with a prayer. He was so genuine and spiritual and loving. The “I can’t get up” part always gets me too esp the second verse. And when he talks about needing to get high to get by, and how his day starts with smoking weed, then drinking made him mean/angry, and finally he’d do coke which made him violent, enough to mug people - he’s talked about that. He was on drugs very badly, that’s why he didn’t care about his appearance. He stayed on the streets with a bloody knife (mugging). Very dark. Dmx stands for dark man X. Dark is his bad side, man is who he is at his core, and X is what you don’t want to know. He explained it kinda like that. He does a lot of dog references because he would befriend/take in stray dogs, he felt they were the only trustworthy thing. He would sleep with them on top of buildings when he was homeless. May he be at peace, he overcame his struggles and was lively. I’ve been binge watching you guys. Y’all are awesome 👍

[@frontroom]

Thank you for that background to DMX and for watching. Definitely need to hear more of him! (dad)

[@syw9882]

@@frontroom he’s definitely worth learning about. DMX was given crack unknowingly by a male role model. His interviews about his early life are beyond heartbreaking. He did try though. He married & loved his wife (the boo mentioned in the song) the best he could. He loved his kids. He loved God & prayed in concert & on his albums. A tortured soul who definitely earned his rest.

[@hoodrichent4660]

Bro I read a biography by him, his childhood was terrible, his mother used to abuse him and violently beat him while praising and cherishing his sister because they had different dads, then he was tricked into smoking crack as the previous comment stated. He even had a dog who was his best friend at a low point in his life that was gunned down by the police.

[@ryanjessen9181]

Dmx said his mom never told him she loved him and dmx was crying thats deep af tbh

[@geraldjones8010]

This was a great insight, 🙏

[@YoungYahtz94]

Damnnn this song means a lot to me…my dad used to bump this alot back when I was a kid and he was still just in his 20s. Now that I’m the same age as he was and still trying to get myself together…seeing him go thru stuff, trying to do the right thing for his two boys and figure life out.. it all makes sense

[@blackwallnthesestreets7054]

You blessed to go through those things with your father. Now you get to step in that position and do better.

[@Spvceman333]

Same

[@lite403]

You have Experience & WISDOM You'll do great now🤗🙌🏾🙏🏽

[@ysabelreyes164]

Powerful

[@cb4664]

Amen. Seek God. You got this.

[@ILLiteSociety]

He definitely gonna feel this one...still make me cry - The fact that a guy DMX looked up to laced his blunt with crack when he was only 10(i believe that was the age) pisses me off, because he's the reason why he isn't still alive today. RIP to the GOAT! - You guys should listen to his songs: Look Thru My Eyes, Let Me Fly, How's It Goin Down, and the Damien stories. He has a crazy catalog.

[@PapeySapote]

From my experience with crack and coke, putting it in weed doesn’t give you any feeling as close to doing them by themselves. I have a hard time believing that’s why he got addicted since the feeling is nowhere close to as strong. I believe it’s just the hard life he lived that drove him to use drugs to get away.

[@BeesOnMars]

@@PapeySapote a 10 year old is DEFINITELY going to feel something pretty strong, and a crack/cocaine will cause serious trauma to a child's brain.

[@justinwalker2460]

@@PapeySapote this breaks down to biology and DNA.

[@Rosko_de_Soul]

There’s a lot of pain there

[@myview2543]

@@PapeySapote that's true but if someone's normalizing crack around you from such a young age..he didn't stand a chance.

[@noodlessoul8356]

Man you're doing something incredible for your relationship with your father. One day you'll look back and feel super prod of what you did. An experience treasure.

[@tinawilliams676]

True!

[@Pure_Boxing]

Yeah, got zero relationship with mine

[@CarolMarineMom]

Absolutely What You & your Dad Do is very Special!! God bless you both

[@noodlessoul8356]

@@Pure_Boxing sorry about it, maybe you still can make it go positive, otherwise you'll learn from it and know how to do it with your son

[@belgiumghostdogg723]

@@noodlessoul8356 💯

[@user-xi2ho7ig1m]

DMX is such a big loss. Praying he's up there chillin somewhere for his soul to have peace

[@user-qw2kr8xz7z]

DMX's delivery is like a preacher. He was super religious - with lots of biblical and christian imagery. His verses are like prayers.

[@portiaismyname]

True. He even said he felt like he was supposed to become a preacher but unfortunately his addictions caught up. I was soooo damn ready for his comeback after the VERZUZ he did. I'm happy he lived to give us a final album and it WAS SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL! A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF WORK. 😢😢😔😔🙏🏿🙏🏿💙💙

[@aboriginalstraightshooter7967]

@@portiaismyname he did get an opportunity to preach, a few of his sermons and prayers are on KZbin. Love & light 😊

[@michaelfoster8465]

DMX is another great rap ICON. You feel every verse. Slippin is my all time favorite. Miss you: is also a great one.

[@ChrisCali831]

Yeah, DMX - "I Miss You" is another great song where he talks about his grandma who passed away, it always makes me shed a tear lol

[@eprep9745]

How tf u comment this 20 hrs ago when this vid was only uploaded 2 hr ago

[@robertroberts5283]

@@eprep9745 they probably commented on the reminder.

[@louiseb6111]

@@eprep9745 Community page

[@MC_LaMaya]

You both are so genuinely respectful and mindful of the fragility and strength this genre represents. 🙏🏾

[@nikkisunshine8849]

🙌🏽

[@yungjav]

Well said

[@Dumebi7278]

When it comes to expressing pure emotion in music, DMX is unmatched.

[@moniquemajeus2839]

💯

[@thatrollinstoner7437]

That is true but Tupac is king

[@INIR2]

@@thatrollinstoner7437 Dude, stop....DMX is just as legendary as Pac at this point. Their on an equal stature.

[@thatrollinstoner7437]

@@INIR2 been goin trough some DMX tracks. Have to admit you are right bro. Legends from my youth

[@WHITETAIL215]

@@thatrollinstoner7437 I would debate that. X is king

[@McQueen1217]

DMX was born in Baltimore and moved to Mount Vernon, NY. This song speaks about the hurt, pain, trials and tribulations that he endured as a child. His mother named him after one of her boyfriends, and some of the guys used to beat on him and so did his mother. His mother disregarded his presence because she was always high. He found a friend in dog, he felt loved unconditionally and not alone. They slept on rooftops of his apartment building. He was talking about his ex wife when he said and to my boo who stuck with a n through all the bullshit because it's due, her name is Tashera. It's like he predicted his future.

[@nadiahattaoui1129]

How I relate to DMX it's all trama childhood... which I want tho it never lives you that's for sure these songs he's words help me so much what a man what a soul so missed but we all meet 1day ❤️ pure love to all 💯🙏✌️

[@ericadelcine1794]

DMX had an amazing autobiography--it's so honest. He was always so open with his pain hoping to help others.

[@oratiletsimatsima9643]

He made his vulnerability his strength.

[@cgibeats]

"Let me fly" , "The Rain" , "I can Feel it" , "A'yo Kato" , "Damien", "Here We Go Again" ...There are so many DMX songs to choose from. Great content, i love your channel 💪! R.I.P X !

[@DrewRycerz]

Let me Fly, I can Feel it, Damien all of em, Here we go again, DAMN U KNOW UR SHIZ lmao U produce too? Nm saw ur name. We're a differen't breed. We know what's up.

[@cgibeats]

@@DrewRycerz 💯🤝

[@Enjoyinglife82420]

The Rain. Classic !!

[@mckensyq]

All classics

[@Zbychu93]

Ready To Meet Him

[@cbtube1677]

DMX was a master of emotion and expression, he has full conversation songs and deeply educated others on addiction and the deeper parts of the soul.

[@SwitchFloz]

I end up stumble on this channel by accident and this shit is dope. Love the way pops can break down lyrics in an articulate way. Hip Hop Artists are deep and to me are the best writers and speakers not many people can deliver a message in 3-5 minutes while vividly painting a movie as you listen to their rhymes.

[@Karamel0719]

FAAAACCCCTS!

[@dominiquerencher277]

Immediately subscribed. Love this

[@jron2986]

Same here great work 👍 I just subscribed

[@karenwhite4141]

Ikr. I stumbled upon this channel today and I'm totally binging! New subbie!!

[@lajonnepalacios8845]

Me too omg

[@ShawnJerz24]

My favorite DMX track... you can tell he put his heart in this song... you can really feel his pain

[@onlyzenith6667]

This song has literally gotten me through many hard times R.I.P DMX

[@michaelfoster8465]

The tone in his voice is pain , He will be missed. A true rap Icon

[@bucktownboy1381]

This album came out right around Christmas in ‘98. I vividly remember being 15 and walking in the snow with my Walkman while listening to this album and specifically, this song on repeat. It was sort of a “transitionary” period in a boys life where you realize it’s time to become a man and a lot of change was to come. Something about this song’s melody, verses, along with the cold snow and grey sky just really spoke to me. RIP X

[@unfortunate27]

this is one of my dads favorite songs. he was a young teenager when it came out and had recently moved from LA to a small town in minnesota. what you described in your comment is almost exactly what he always says he thinks of when he hears this song. walking to school with his walkman, grey sky overhead and snow everywhere. hating all the big changes he had to go through and just wishing he could go back to his old life.

[@DW51380]

I always love the wind in the background. It’s very subtle detail but the song would be feel completely different without it.

[@Fiddle-Head]

Wow. Inspiration

[@joyodrobina6893]

Slippin got me through tough times and Lord Give me a Sign has been my most recent from DMX.RIP Legend

[@ChrisCali831]

Yeah I'm not even religious but " Lord give me a sign" has always been one of my favorite DMX songs. Also, "I Miss You" is another good one where he talks about his grandma that passed away.

[@joyodrobina6893]

@@ChrisCali831 I'm not really religious eathier im spiritual

[@NizzyOnPSN]

Big legend 💪🏾

[@steffe689]

People only think of DMX as a party guy but he had bars.

[@joebeast15]

His first two albums are classics

[@mrsgraves7317]

No one thinks if DMX as a party guy lol

[@Quandryification]

Im 55 and ive been emersed in hip hop...specifically rap since rappers delight. DMX much like Pac, good or bad, made you feel what he was saying Love this channel.

[@shamekastephens6688]

DMX was a great artist and genuine person. Took in children, helped people in the neighborhood. Genuine, kind person.

[@oratiletsimatsima9643]

He was such an authentic human being. He also lived a full life.

[@TheTillmanSneakerReview]

"It's Dark and Hell is Hot" and "Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood" are two of the most influential AND greatest rap albums of all time. It was a perfect mix of thug motivation and wokeness that borderlines horrorcore. It's a shame that most of today's fans couldn't witness him at his height and the Ruff Rider era.

[@dennissmith7214]

Didn’t they come out in the same year and X was like the first arist to debut two number one albums in the same year!🤔🤷🏽‍♂️

[@cameronfranklin5004]

@@dennissmith7214 Hell yea.....DMX saved Def Jam and for a time was wayyy bigger than Jay-Z

[@MoeinthePhilippines]

@@dennissmith7214 Yep. What's even crazier is that nobody in my area had ever heard of him and "Ruff Ryder Anthem" had no promotion from Def Jam. Not to mention, he talked about things that are normally considered "no-no's," such as demonic possession, gruesome murders, and prayers.

[@ronniecreager2585]

Mid 90s to mid 00s were fuckin gnarly. Great era

[@twentynine5846]

Shut my hood down. Nothing sounded like Dark man x

[@Stephani253]

DMX gets me every time 😭. Please listen to one of his many prayers, specifically the one he performed live at Woodstock 99’.

[@BenCaesar]

This song makes me cry everytime, but also gives me strength. DMX carried me through high School

[@meicealways5842]

This song is so perfectly executed The lyrics are beautiful pain A lot of ppl won’t understand that… Beautifully written

[@VV-ht9pq]

I get tears every time hearing it

[@Nunezy1978]

So dope that your Dad listens and sees the art and pain in HipHop music. Genuine appreciation. Salute to you both 🤘🏽🙏🏽

[@Haeuptlingregen]

This is the best reaction channel by far, in my opinion. So authentic, kowledgeble and a really loving and respectful connection between you two. Much Love♥️

[@frontroom]

youre so so kind! thank you for watching :)

[@martinschabana9284]

100% right

[@stewartcotton9954]

@@frontroom Can you do Camron. " D-Rugz"

[@writingeagle2022]

❤️❤️❤️

[@TiffMcFierce1]

@@stewartcotton9954 OHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I literally yelled that aloud. Ugh. I used to play that song over and over and over over again in middle school when he dropped that album. That song got me through whew. Wow. Yes.

[@ChrisCali831]

DMX - "I Miss You" is another great song where he talks about his grandma who passed away, it always makes me shed a tear lol

[@RockyFromTheBlock]

Instant tears

[@jasonmckinley4621]

I cry EVERY time I hear this one it makes me think of how my granny raised me.

[@TonyBambino]

Read his book, he talks about how his grandma accepted him more than his mother [his mom loved him but she was really distant to him] but his mom also kept him away from his grandmother because she took up for him against his mother when she was wrong.

[@sdfasdfasdfasdf42]

This one right here...man...

[@RichieB_86]

My fave

[@mr.e5595]

For somebody as spiritually sensitive as DMX was, who often spoke about God and prayed his heart out in shows and on the record, it makes sense that his delivery was that of a preacher. Rest in peace, X

[@Greenbird00783]

The first 3 DMX albums are legendary, I highly recommend listening to them all beginning to end and in order

[@mariobastidas3102]

This song is very special to me! DMX really was an artist that put alot of emotion to his songs. RIP DMX

[@autoalchemist911]

"Let me fly" is my favorite track by DMX

[@ricksongraciejjpractitioner]

The convo is good too

[@jay2dav_993]

Its definitely up there! My favourite has to be Ready to Meet Him

[@BatsiraiMusuka]

Mine is “Stop being greedy”

[@RolandKoller90]

Yessss 👌🏼💪🏼

[@thegreatbourne7889]

💯

[@stevenxo1801]

I’m crying because I’m so blessed to been to one of his last shows. All I know he is at peace no more pain. RIP X

[@niazpetkar53]

I feel your pain brother. X was a lyrical poetic genius. May he R.I.P with the Thug Angels in Heaven 🙏🤲

[@xtherealest]

I wish I did see him perform live but didn't make it in time. May he rest in peace. There will never be another DMX and in my eyes there will never be a more energetic person. Never seen anyone put so much energy into their songs. He lived his life to the fullest. Watch some videos of him in real life. The energy that shines out of him wasn't only in his songs but also in his normal life.

[@stevenxo1801]

@@xtherealest well said

[@eyesisreal7577]

Watching you 2 is so cathartic to a music lover .. and this song literally still gives me chills decades later RIP DMX 🙅🏽‍♀️

[@frontroom]

An awesome song. Glad you enjoyed, and thanks for watching. (Kai’s dad)

[@checkabagchad961]

Rest In Peace DMX! One of my all-time favorite artists. This song probably saved my life going through some of the darkest times of my life. DMX is the only rapper to have 2 albums go platinum in 1 year. Definitely passed before his time. He will always live on not only through the world but through me and my kids. Long Live X!

[@michellemann6362]

I'm crying right now. I really miss him. R.I.P Earl 😔❤️🙏

[@dranged001]

DMX is one of the greatest raw emotional artists in hip hop history. His struggles with the Dark and Light are something that people from all generations and backgrounds can identify with, which is what made him transcend genres. He could do a rock festival or a hip hop concert and people just loved him for his realness. He was a true diamond in the Ruff. RIP DMX

[@Dionne408]

Yes I can’t wait! Dmx was a tortured fabulous soul!

[@Daq94]

Lord give me a sign is a must when familiarizing with DMX, it shows a dichotomy that is unique in hiphop and rap music as well that made his 5 first albums hit platinum. "I can feel it" and "Let me fly" are two solid songs of his great discography as well. I love the channel makes me so happy to see such a sweet relationship between a father and his son, cheers from one of DMXs biggest latino fans in Sweden much love to you guys 🙏🏼

[@sweetcaroline4439]

I suggested this yesterday!!! Such a powerful song!!!

[@ChrisCali831]

Yeah I'm not even religious but " Lord give me a sign" has always been one of my favorite DMX songs. Also, "I Miss You" is another good one where he talks about his grandma that passed away.

[@eddiev1839]

One of my favorite. I been listening to DMX since middle school. Obviously understood the music more as I got older but always loved DMX

[@iloveDuke11]

One of the most unique and yet genuine voices in the industry. You heard his truth. He is dearly missed.

[@bearbrewer8517]

I can’t get enough of your Dad’s reactions to these great songs

[@AhmedCSamatar]

Lord Give Me A Sign by DMX is somthing you have to let your pops witness after this.

[@akia.summers948]

Yes, absolutely loved that one too!

[@yungtwun]

Yeah that's a good one

[@Bleek17Six]

DMX - ready to meet him

[@COKAIN625]

DMX - ready to meet him is one of his most powerful songs and I recommend the long version with the prayer in the beginning.. POWERFUL

[@1BALINT1]

I am so glad you guys chose a song I suggested, though I assume many others have mentioned it as well! DMX and Pac had this unique ability to touch the listeners' hearts.

[@Enta_Da_Sage]

Facts. They were so hard but so soft too.

[@nowworld7420]

MET X after a jay z and friends concert in boston going into a TGIF with a friend.. he literally stayed outside and chatted it up wit everyone as cool as could be then went inside and ate like a normal patron and noone bothered him.. RIP X

[@mattoshaughnessy4930]

Pac and DMX were poets who rapped. Their music touched souls and were meant to be felt not heard. 2 of my favorites and were instrumental in mine and a lot of others to change their lives through our pain.

[@ugglywhite1110]

One of the greatest hip hop songs ever. Really, really has pulled me back from giving up a number of times. Hip hop is not the clown show we see today. It has unlimited potential to touch the soul. Cool channel, fellas. Just found these videos

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

Such a blessing to have a father that can see past the cussing to the heart of the lyrics. Also a father that is willing to talk about emotions, life and how to interpret the challenges that a person may face in their life. This is not a relationship I was able to experience with my father and it brings a year to my eye to watch it happen.... In a good way. Kind regards Ben from NZ 👌👌😎😎💪💪😉😉

[@RobertA-11-11]

If you want to make your dad cry again, make him listen to DMX - I Miss You 😁 2pac is always going to be number 1 for me. But DMX is the only one that could ever come close to him. They both are the complete package with lyrics, deep thoughts, emotions, life experiences, charisma and so on. Unbelievably good, both of them.

[@brabuenadiskontra4203]

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[@BenCaesar]

Yeh X was the only one who could hit you in the bottom of the heart like Pac

[@badassdahn654]

💯

[@TROUBLESOME.87]

After all these years i still cant listen to this song without tearing up

[@mlove8158]

It’s when he says “ if I live king enough to see my kids doing something more constructive with their time than b*tch” I’m not a parent yet but makes me emotional of how short life is 🖤

[@thewildhealer541]

​@@mlove8158It's "bids" not "b*tch" 😂

[@haitianpimp25]

"Slippin'" This life shit, this life shit is like Is like bugged the fuck out, son, for real See, to live is to suffer But to survive... Well, that's to find meaning in the suffering Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up (I will hold you down) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up ('Cause I got your back, I got your back) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up (Oh, the Lord is with you now) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up (And He got your back, He got your back) I've been through mad different phases like mazes to find my way And now I know that happy days are not far away If I'm strong enough I'll live long enough to see my kids Doin' somethin' more constructive with their time than bids I know because I been there, now I'm in there Sit back and look at what it took for me to get there First came the bullshit, the drama with my mama She got on some fly shit so I split and said that I'ma Be that seed that doesn't need much to succeed Strapped with mad greed and a heart that doesn't bleed I'm ready for the world or at least I thought I was Baggin' niggas when I caught a buzz For thinkin' about how short I was Goin' too fast, it wouldn't last, but yo I couldn't tell Group homes and institutions prepared my ass for jail They put me in a situation forcin' me to be a man When I was just learnin' to stand without a helping hand Damn, was it my fault, somethin' I did To make a father leave his first kid at seven doin' my first bid? Back on the scene at fourteen with a scheme To get more cream than I'd ever seen in a dream And by all means I will be livin' high off the hog And I never gave a fuck about much but my dog That's my only mothafucka I hit off with my last Just another lil nigga headed nowhere fast Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up (I will hold you down) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up ('Cause I got your back, I got your back) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up (Oh, the Lord is with you now) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up (And He got your back, He got your back) That ain't the half, shit gets worse as I get older Actions become bolder, heart got colder Chip on my shoulder that I dared a nigga to touch Didn't need a clique 'cause I scared a nigga that much One deep with the pit startin' shit for kicks Catchin' Vicks, throwin' bricks, gettin' by bein' slick Used to get high, just to get by Used to have to puff my L in the morning before I could fly Ate somethin', a couple of forties made me hate somethin' I did some coke, now I'm ready to take somethin' Three years later showin' signs of stress Didn't keep my hair cut or give a fuck how I dressed I'm possessed by the darker side, livin' the cruddy life Shit like this kept a nigga with a bloody knife Wanna make records but I'm fuckin' it up I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up (I will hold you down) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up ('Cause I got your back, I got your back) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up (Oh, the Lord is with you now) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up (And He got your back, He got your back) Wasn't long before I hit rock bottom Niggas talkin' shit, like, "Damn, look how that rock got him!" Open like a window, no more indo Look at a video, sayin' to myself: "That coulda been yo Ass on the TV," believe me, it could be done Somethin's got to give, gots to change 'cause now I've got a son I gots to do the right thing for shorty And that means no more gettin' high, drinkin' 40s So I get back lookin' type slick again Fake niggas jump back on my dick again Nothin' but love for those that know how it feel And much respect to all my niggas that kept it real Kept a nigga strong, kept a nigga from doin' wrong Niggas know who they is and this is your fuckin' song And to my boo who stuck with a nigga through All the bullshit, you'll get yours because it's due Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up (I will hold you down) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up ('Cause I got your back, I got your back) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I can't get up (Oh, the Lord is with you now) Ayo I'm slippin', I'm fallin', I gots to get up Get me back on my feet so I can tear shit up (And He got your back, He got your back) (I will hold you down, 'cause I got your back, I got your back) (Oh, the Lord is with you now, and He got your back, He got your back) See, this is that shit, this is that shit That all real niggas can relate to This is from the heart, baby Don't get it twisted X, baby

[@delanoblanco2248]

Great 👍

[@seekingserenity1902]

Awesome. I had quite a few of the lyrics wrong all this time. The song is even more poignant to me now. Thanks for the effort.

[@haitianpimp25]

@@seekingserenity1902 you’re welcome

[@sexysenior8934]

😊

[@lyricalload4295]

😢🥲 I NEVER cried listening to all these classic songs, but these reactions makes me take time to feel the lyrics and I'm fucking bawling right now...

[@Sashaa78]

Me too I had to pause and get myself together

[@msve3730]

This song was filled with so much EMOTION 😪 down to the course. His lyrical delivery was honest, upfront, and unapologetically straight forward. He DIDN'T have no other way to tell us what really happened in his life but this way. R.I.P DMX 🙏. Mary Ella Holloway is blessed to have you.

[@EveryBodyH8zLee]

This is the song he was asking for help in 🤝✊

[@msve3730]

@@EveryBodyH8zLee Exactly. He also would play thos song while in court to help him with his legal issues.

[@TIAXDONIELLE]

I highly recommend you and dad watch the music video! It really puts a visual with the lyrics. Very telling of everything he went through from his childhood into adult life. Honestly watching the video now for me makes me sad because he’s gone now 🥺🕊

[@badassdahn654]

Yes yes the video got me for hours after watching it as a kid growing up in africa.. love the song still decades later 😢RIP X

[@slick364100]

DMX was one of the greatest I can remember every time I felt depressed this song would make me feel better thank for being there for me DMX RIP we all miss you

[@scorpiothegreat1]

DMX became a hard core Christian and often prayed on stage and in his albums.

[@kykutie686]

This is so true. He came to Indianapolis once and was late to get on stage. Someone I knew was working security. They said the team was told DMX was at the venue, but no one could find him. He was in the parking lot praying with fans. A manager said to go get him. "He's late" and the security guys started arguing with each other because who the heck wants to go tell DMX to STOP PRAYING?!? 😂

[@idmann17]

He didn't become. He had always been one...

[@christiniafreedomwilliams3315]

@@idmann17 I was about to say the same thing. No matter what he did he put God first.

[@MrPek-fe9fp]

Yep life through Jesus Christ is so great and changed me

[@jasontumilty2085]

YESSSSS I HAVE BE PUTTING THIS IN ALL THE COMMENTS SINCE YOU GUYS STARTED... LOVE FROM IRELAND 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪.... R.I.P THE GOAT

[@Ericthestickerguy]

Dads perspective of things is so amazing. I’m so glad you guys did this song

[@vanw1504]

I remember playing this song as an anthem during some of my most stressful times as a health care provider! The context may not be the same for everyone, but the message is universal! Everyone struggles and needs encouragement and faith! 😊

[@DeepSweetSoulful]

My proudest academic moment was mixing on the AV Club's tapdecks, DMX Slippin over a Shakespear Macbeth verse for grade 10 English class. Got a standing ovation and hall cred!

[@cmontalvo194]

You guys made a great assessment of the song off of your first listen! Your guys love for music is amazing I would love to relax and listen and talk music with you guys one day!

[@frontroom]

Thanks so much!!

[@Neomvdic]

•DMX ( Blown away / goodbye/ I miss you/ Damien I II II) We lost an icon in DMX, one of the best to ever do it. One of the only few you can call “ Real”. 5 times number one albums. Best rap live performer probably eve. Best adlibs ever recorded 🔥 •Immortal technique- ( dance with the devil / you never know ) •Vinnie paz - (End of days/ Is happiness just a word?) •Eminem - ( beautiful / Stan ) •Lupe Fiasco - (Words I never said) •Tupac - (letter to my unborn child / life goes on )

[@BatsiraiMusuka]

His first two albums were released in the same year. And both became #1s. Something that was never done before

[@toddwilliams938]

You speaking facts right there sir!

[@DAYDAY211]

Plus he was the first music artist ever to have his first five albums go platinum,and reach number 1 on the billboard charts.

[@ERICK.8099]

I like the fact that your dad even though he doesn't know much about hip-hop but his knowledge of music is so vast I really like that

[@mayawallace7627]

I remember a classmate was late to first period English every single day senior year. The teacher asked why she was late and she said she HAD to listen to the entire “It’s Dark and Hell is Hot” album. When DMX died that was my first memory. X was the perfect blend of motivation, party, comedy, love and thug. I hope he is resting well in peace.

[@mizeves5626]

I skipped homecoming to see Belly because I had to support anything from DMX. My father passed a few days after DMX like the same week and my heart hasn’t began to repair

[@scoejaysimpson2753]

I love the way you guys appreciate every piece of a song man 😭 making me notice things I’ve overpassed for years listening to these songs

[@marcust510]

Same! The way they experience these songs & dive into them warms the heart

[@frontroom]

There is just so much depth to all the rap songs we’ve done so far. With each listen I discover more. Thanks for watching. (dad)

[@scoejaysimpson2753]

@@frontroom Thanks for sharing your experience with us! 🙌🏾

[@marcust510]

@@frontroom yes! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@sukidawter]

I highly recommend Nas One Mic. I’d love to see pops break down just the music in that song.

[@codeman1419]

I'm with you on this suggestion. Absolutely 🔥 one from Nas, like so many others of his

[@okny]

Rest in peace DMX. Such a talented but tortured soul. I like that you described his voice as “ROUGH”, his record label was named Ruff Ryders, which was also a motorcycle gang as well in Yonkers, NY just north of NYC.

[@Panagio77]

You guys are so great to watch . Great father/son relationship. Great son/ spectacular father!! Thanks for sharing guys . God bless you two .

[@frontroom]

Thanks so much!

[@pscriv8136]

This is the best of DMX. Loved how the artists from his era of hip hop could be so diverse from song to song and paint a picture of the pain and emotion they carried. Legend of the game!

[@predatorshelby5780]

Damn this takes me back. DMX was such a legend. More DMX please.

[@dedicationsforyourearsonly5783]

RIP DMX. Although some beg to differ, he was very spiritual artist. A vessel to do God's work. Every album had a prayer. He was a message to this young generation. Si gi g... Lord give me a sign. Let me know what's you mind. Tell me how to reach the blind.

[@Dan0TheMano]

💯 He was special.

[@AshChildOfGod]

He was a man of God 🥰 I co-sign this

[@thisisahmed4571]

I used to listen to this when I was on my lowest point in life , this song will always be apart of me

[@jpelevated4694]

Same! Bless

[@hereinhergarden]

This song. So honest, so sad and vulnerable. His lyricism on levels of PAC for sure ❤

[@camiladexter6786]

Song gives me chills you can feel it all in your soul 😩 rip to the goat DMX 🐐

[@biggybwana6304]

Thanks for replying to my comment. Huge fan from Zambia, Africa. Can't wait for the Nas reaction.

[@Ston3dNinja13]

He was very religious, and I think the woman singing in the background and the end symbolizes angels that are always there and when he quiets his mind he can hear them.

[@frontroom]

Yes, I thought they sounded almost like angels, nice! Thanks for watching. (dad)

[@thewisegoonette2599]

That's Aaliyah.

[@johnnyweissmuller5838]

@@thewisegoonette2599its not

[@sebastianlazo3933]

This is still one of my favorite songs till this day!!!!!! R.I.P. DMX! 🕊️

[@Hell25573]

“Lord Give Me A Sign” is another classic!

[@harrisric128]

X was that guy an icon in rap and hip hop💪🏾 absolutely amazing to see people still discovering him. He literally has a song for every part of someone's life

[@toms3965]

You need to listen to his whole albums. They come from a time when albums as a whole were a story.

[@shedparker]

Esp Nas’ iLLmatic

[@ebo7310]

You should show the video too! Dad will be in tears by the end of the song!

[@JasonSmith-ir8zz]

DMX- my fav rapper of all time! His voice was the HARDEST in rap! Every time I heard his voice I could relate to him cause of all the rage and pain we both have in our hearts. RIP DMX!

[@SebOutdoors]

DMX is one of those rappers where I just cannot describe how important he was to me. His death hit very hard and I just hope he actually truly knew just how helpful his music was to so many.

[@cajunscorpion]

Same ❤️

[@chefbarsi5372]

I'm so glad u picked this song... I'm a recovering drug addict and this song has alot to do with the struggle of addiction cause he was a crack cocaine addict, and in the beginning he hustled rocks then started smoking it after he was given a laced blunt with crack in it from his mentor at the age of 14 I believe? And then it just progressed from there to being a habit he had trouble giving up until I actually killed him just a year ago almost to date... And one of his closest friends helped him get away from it all and got him in to hip hop. Then Joaquin “Waah” Dean, co-founder of Ruff Ryders Records first met him in 1987 after hearing one of his famous mix tapes that he sold in the streets of Yonkers. This song has been my anthem since I was in 9th grade cause I have a insane history of addiction between my addicted family life and my active use until I was 20 and got sober for 10yr then relapsed for 7yrs and now I'm 10mo sober again. It sux it took my diabetes getting extremely bad and blacking out causing me to fall down 2 flights of stairs and shattering 3 vertabre, rib, my hip, a concussion and I tore a bunch of ligaments in my leg. I died twice in the hospital but almost a yr later I'm walking but have to use a cane so I don't fall on my face. lol but I got another yr til they think I'll be 100% again. But this song makes me cry everytime I listen to it cause it hits home hard! And that why 2pacs Dear Mama hits home too cause that was my mother when I was growing up. I became a adult at age 11 cause it was all survival based necessity! But thanks again man I wish I guys could do this. Everyday cause u can make good money especially with all the views u get for being a infant channel! But hopefully I hear more from you 2. I'd like to possibly sit and explain my story sometime. I've been debating on starting to write a book cause it's WILD!! -And the reason it's edited is cause the sample they used, the original creator wouldn't allow cussing if they used his music! But there are a few versions out there with the cuss words in it,cause it wasn't for a few yrs after when he got sued for the cuss words so it's been edited ever since...

[@cococherrymango1225]

God bless you Keep pushing 💪 I believe in you ❤️ Happy Easter

[@brittneihouston8147]

Thank you for speaking on that part of his life that so many seem to forget... He was unknowingly given the drugs that triggered his addiction. ALSO thank you for sharing your testimony, wishing you the best on your journey

[@GoldenGraham25]

Wow!!!!! What a testimony!!!! I pray the full truth of why you made it will be revealed to you in due time. Blessings and peace as you recover.

[@chefbarsi5372]

Thank you to everyone of you, and may "God" bless you! I fight everyday to stay sober and some are easier than others.

[@jessej4758]

This is a masterpiece. His story is emotional. He did sell his soul, and spoke about it with a lot of people who know him while living in Phoenix. He has a lot of unresolved issues. One of his daughter is a friend little sister. Anyways. Rip DMX.

[@xxxxxJAYMILLZxxxxxxx]

He 100% did, but could tell he was fighting it the whole time which is a testament to his heart and willpower.

[@bluesneakers]

😭😞

[@jaimeesigned]

This is my song always on repeat since the very beginning REST EASY DMX

[@oscarcorrea4018]

This should have more views. Possibly one of my favorite hip hop songs ever.

[@frontroom]

Thanks, Oscar, appreciate the comment. - Kai’s dad

[@millylove3510]

This song always helped me get through some of my deepest depression as a kid. He is truly missed🕊

[@CaptWuppazz]

Me too, sis. It made me realize that others have gone through some shit. I always thought I had done something wrong that made things so bad for me as a kid. But DMX sang it

[@LG-ro5le]

One of the most underrated, i wish more people would look past his drug problem (that was caused from the pressures of being famous) and see the talent that was there. When i first heard ‘x gon give it to ya’ i knew he was up there with the greats. And all the other ones he did, RIP DMX your music will live on

[@indytherottweiler9002]

I think anyone who really liked rap during this time was able to look past what he did. He was and is still one of the best. Every person rapper or not in Hollywood uses something. He was vocal with his struggles. He didn't promote the shit like these wack ass kids who call themselves rappers now

[@LG-ro5le]

@@indytherottweiler9002 yeah but alot dont