Def Poetry: DMX - 'The Industry' (Official Video)

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Def Poetry Jam presents... DMX 'The Industry.'

[@ah211991]

"The industry don't give a fuck about you but the industy couldn't make a dime without you" So damn true!!!

[@HK00088]

Lyor cohen the 🤫 🧃

[@x-x101]

"I'm not an industry artist; I'm an artist in the industry". R.I.P. DMX.

[@wladewilson1607]

Absolutely fucking tragic, he’s definitely missed.

[@Spottedapnaviral]

When I heard i was like real ones go early guy said things u would not imagine legendary status took the baton from pac and ran with it Yonkas never saw it man tut tut

[@SprayDay123]

"fuck a beat, listen to the words in the song"

[@vitocorleone3486]

X is telling about something serious and scary but the people in the crowd are laughing as if it is a comedy show and X is like a comedian. Everytime they laughed it made me angry to be honest

[@dary0097]

Why you think The Industry can keep doing all that cause it does fall on deaf Ears when Someone tries to warn us

[@HK00088]

@@dary0097talking about the jays you know lyor cohen and them the ones behind the scenes kanye and damon dash speak about 🤫

[@Babythaiiz]

I’m sorry that the industry took this beautiful person and made him a joke . He wasn’t struggling with addiction he beat it . He deserves happiness and peace in the afterlife and forever after that . I love you Dark Man X ❤️

[@IbelieveinJesusAmen]

You are gorgeous!

[@krizmatthews874]

​@@IbelieveinJesusAmen what a Tryna hook up guy

[@meti9230]

DMX, the man with a voice so strong, He spoke out and exposed what was going on. The industry, he said, was full of lies, And the truth was something they tried to disguise. He talked about the dark side of fame, How it could drive you insane. He spoke up for artists who were mistreated, And how the music business was really seeded. He called out the executives and the powers that be, And said they were all about the money, not the artistry. DMX wasn't afraid to speak his mind, And that's why he was one of a kind. He showed the world what the industry was really about, And how it could bring even the strongest to doubt. But he never backed down from what he knew was true, And that's why we'll always remember DMX for what he knew

[@marymoon5020]

DMX will never be a joke. So the jokes on them!

[@mikeymiiiike9880]

Look I LOVE DMX. But DMX was struggling with addiction to the very end

[@LordDestroProductions]

After hearing about his passing, this appearance immediately popped into my head. Rest in Power, brother.

[@Leek_Leek777]

Same

[@HolisticEve]

Yes! Same, came here to see if I wasn't alone.

[@ahmetdemir-ef3kr]

did they kill him?

[@oggreen6625]

​@@ahmetdemir-ef3kryes

[@shuddupd3mon]

Knowing the truth makes you crazy, ignorance to the truth is crazy.

[@mvumenimzimela3590]

Kanye West.

[@rachelwhitaker4081]

🎯💯💯💯👍👍🤦

[@stoptheviolence3358]

Once you see The real you can’t tolerate the fake

[@childofthemosthigh2717]

Facts!!!

[@fountainsworld3447]

@@stoptheviolence3358 fr tho

[@84mvera]

Man do I miss the days when cell phones weren't around. Real shit

[@dominiquejones3805]

Facts & they don't understand why Anita & Busta blanks out when people just holding they cellphones bragging about where they at instead of enjoying the show

[@lovelinessr5236]

He's trying to tell you about the elite people laughing but he's dead serious

[@stilesjohnson1745]

Loveliness R Facts

[@user-li2eb6fo7o]

that last part was for the future he'd never see but knew he hade to warn.... down so many rabbit holes

[@lilripsta1995]

the industry: be like wait... the streets: be like get em...

[@officialroxxmusic]

17 up in that thing. Catchin him sleepin? Hit em.

[@henrybiggs3113]

Yea right, the streets is one comical mimick of the industry's plan in 2020...🤔🤔🤔 Perspectives written out on social media don't lie...👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@HK00088]

@@henrybiggs3113lyor COHEN 🤫 Juice

[@nassarep]

Rip, he tried to tell everyone

[@childofthemosthigh2717]

Right!!!

[@HK00088]

So did kanye and damon dash

[@pyro2020]

People sleeping on DMX lol If you listen to most of his songs their deep as hell and poetry

[@Joeyy5]

Exactly

[@Lord_Jela1527]

TonTon only you slept on him

[@gnicevids]

He way better then Jay Z

[@NateTheGr8ness]

His prayers got me through a lot.

[@georgebell9634]

One of the goat's

[@meti9230]

DMX, the man with a voice so strong, He spoke out and exposed what was going on. The industry, he said, was full of lies, And the truth was something they tried to disguise. He talked about the dark side of fame, How it could drive you insane. He spoke up for artists who were mistreated, And how the music business was really seeded. He called out the executives and the powers that be, And said they were all about the money, not the artistry. DMX wasn't afraid to speak his mind, And that's why he was one of a kind. He showed the world what the industry was really about, And how it could bring even the strongest to doubt. But he never backed down from what he knew was true, And that's why we'll always remember DMX for what he knew

[@timkruse9912]

2020, this is still relevant till this day

[@nobodycares1423]

Illuminati

[@ChaoticEnigma92]

It will be relevant until the industry no longer exists...

[@variousmain4648]

It will always be relevant because it's human nature. people want power and want to remain in power.

[@makelpolk4470]

2021👌🏾

[@squizzy86]

Sad af

[@marcschweiz]

RIP DMX. People still didnt hear what you really wanted to convey

[@childofthemosthigh2717]

Went right over their heads!!!

[@MiguelRamirez-ie4yu]

Yup like were you going and he said yea.

[@g23knight50]

The sad part is walking away knowing the crowd missed it…

[@katinaveecumsee5904]

it wasnt just for that crowd

[@ljj2779]

You can tell dmx is speaking from the heart

[@stilesjohnson1745]

Ljj277 facts

[@sadfacedanimals8869]

CHECK MY MAIN DUDE OUT. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6eXgoZ3mZ53mq8

[@larondavis2036]

Always did.. he was a real one

[@Catchmarley]

That’s on kendrick !!!! We ain’t letting up 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@soulofangel1990]

I've never believed what the media said about this brother, he just remind me of Tupac... speaks the truth, stick to his values and principles, never back down for... #Respect

[@Makakahanap]

Thats why the media destroys him he will not confor. Look at all the nonconformists in the Industry you will see a pattern

[@lilrellythelocc3324]

+Nathan “Random madness” thompson it could also be because he wilds out because of his incredibly rough childhood and is constantly using drugs I love x and while I do agree that he speaks the truth I don't believe the media portrayed him that way he did it to himself

[@062980t]

Human.

[@zondakaymusic5145]

Human I was just thinking the same. I see Tupac

[@thisguy8106]

He was 100% a crack addict. But. The difference is... if you're keeping your mouth shut, they'll cover it up for you instead of COVERING YOU. That's the difference.

[@Leogx13]

R.I.P. DMX All dogs go to heaven

[@zoemanj9631]

He knew wtf he was talking bout 10 years ago and today it’s relevant

[@messikicks]

That Hoodie is a DMXXXXXL

[@audreythomas6376]

Fuck a beat listen to the words in the Dam song.DMX for life

[@bubbly912]

More artists need to be like dmx....He is a true artist!!☺

[@audreythomas6376]

ok always keeping it real

[@demogadget]

I'm not a industry artist I'm artist in the industry - RIP DMX

[@chelseacatchings8242]

I see X did not sell his soul..... why people keep saying he did

[@homieBtotheJ]

He's got such a distinctive voice when he's teaching/preaching.

[@rickrolledtruth5834]

Prayers up to this WARRIOR FOR CALLING OUT "THE INDUSTRY"

[@PanAfricanist213]

"Does it have to do with talent? Its about playing the game". So true.

[@MrMello001]

2002, I had the universal GOD'S blessing to meet this King/Brother. We caravaned to the CarWash @Venince and Sepuveda Blvd, on no Fan ISH. Just One brother to another. Salute to the Real One , DMX.

[@chasestacks7792]

they needa bring this back

[@alwayshonest3555]

Truth! I could watch it for hours.

[@latidati714]

They should but obviously the "other ones" are tired of being exposed so it'll sadly never happen.

[@MrYungKitty]

they did but its not as good

[@DeLenoy]

The Industry; if you ain't got a strong mind The industry; will break you down its a matter of time The industry; vultures with nothing to feast on The industry; see me I'm getting my beast on The industry; staying in the dirt, playing in the dirt Touch the wrong one in the industry and you will get hurt I'm not an industry artist, I'm an artist in the industry That's why I do what the fuck I want, cause nobody can finish me The industry; wanted dead or alive New artist to sell they souls, the way they survive The industry don't give a fuck about you But the industry couldn't make a dime without you The industry; I'm sick of this industry shit The industry; playing you like a industry bitch They try to finish me quick but I am long, so I stand strong Fuck a beat, listen to the words of the damn song

[@rockycruz9909]

He was warning these lil kids regarding the industry just a masterpiece!!!

[@Eat_Trade_Travel]

I miss him so much!! The Industry needed him. What we got now is garbage.

[@kezhawne]

DMX has the most powerful voice ever.

[@domonique_paris]

Yes ‼️

[@JSwannSoOfficial3]

The Mike Tyson of Hip Hop. He had so much passion and heart in his rhyming. When I listen to one of his songs, it sounds like he’s giving out a spoken word and it didn’t sound like rap to me. When he spits it feels like a punch to the gut and he had so much energy and imo he had the best stage presence out of any rapper in history. Rest In Peace to one of the greatest man. We will never forget you X!!!!!

[@johnjr578]

that would kill alot of dudes with this nowadays "f*** a beat listen to the words"

[@wowie06913]

Your body died, but your words live on. . #RIPDMX 🙏🏼

[@paytenjames8315]

"You're an industry artist, I'm an artist in the industry" Russ " This is me paying homage to one of my favorite rappers DMX. Peep his industry freestyle on Def jam poetry. It’s legendary."

[@ski_xyth4766]

fuck russ

[@treygosby5541]

S̶K̶I̶_X̶Y̶T̶H̶ no fuck you

[@vantawrld3679]

Russ raps for niggas who moan when they wipe there ass

[@noemartinez811]

DaggerDickVic HAHAHAAAAA shit got me dead

[@powerfulfocus779]

I thought Hennessey was gonna come after that🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Realhercules1]

2024 may still here remember this in the first day

[@bigdelpresident]

I was brought here on the news that DMX is in the hospital on life support on 4/2/21. He exposed so much about the industry, and they waited until he got himself together to get back at him.

[@rodsparrow766]

It's bigger then the industry he mean me my black and .my African American brother living in this world

[@MarieHolliday]

Powerful he exposed the demonic industry

[@tokethepoet]

Rest Well to God’s Poet DMX 🙏🏾

[@koolLivesInside]

This message applies to all industries

[@alankellman271]

🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣

[@realmixxo]

This shit scary bruh. It’s not crazy to think that the industry may have killed him, shit is messed up. You can’t expose the truth without a taking a bullet in the back

[@mosequea8522]

EVERYTHING AIN'T CONSPIRACY BRO..... THIS BEEN OUT FOR YEARS

[@charlesthedeadlifter4376]

According to his family, he got a covid vaccine shot and that's what triggered a heart attack. He's been clean for years according to his family!

[@Wilton.Oliver04]

I was thinking the same thing I think the industry killed him

[@trishlawrence7412]

@@mosequea8522 , he told us as many told us for years.. but a lot of us are still sleep. Take a look at how artist are treated when they do not conform, and they speak the truth. Hidden in plain sight..

[@YourName-wr5qz]

They probably didnt kill him with a bullet but maybe all the stress they put on him with him not getting paid right maybe led to him using drugs again ...

[@PriscillaSoares]

As soon as I saw the news, I had to watch this video again. This is how I want to remember DMX. One of the greatest rappers. The industry tried to break him down so many times but his legacy will always remain intact. Praying for you brother 🥺🙏🏾

[@mimihuisraad1921]

Heard the news just now and i came here ,this is so true and sad. Rest easy X 🤞🏾🖤

[@jll9697]

Listing to this in 2023... Things have not changed

[@sueb603]

RIP X... You really told it how it was.. ALWAYS LOVE YOU

[@maree8770]

He told the truth about the Industry...In less than five minutes!..

[@corylackland8377]

Absolutely. ✌🏾 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGTEkKafaaZkrLM

[@DST3000]

DMX verbalizing his thoughts this way is so pure to me. No music. No entourage. No props. Just raw.

[@rosiev1702]

He refused to be a puppet and that’s why they trying to sacrifice him.

[@unkn0wn444]

i was thinking the same thing. that’s why i came back to this video

[@rosiev1702]

@@unkn0wn444 just like they tried to execute Dr Dre. I guess Dr Dre decided to comply.

[@christian1834]

@@rosiev1702 They killed DMX don't believe none of that OD shit. Yes the man had his demons with drugs, but thats a convenient cover up

[@JackMikeHog]

@@christian1834 somehow everybody who speaks the truth has drug problems.. 🤔 kinda suspicious 🤨

[@kamfisher1714]

@@rosiev1702 Oh stop that shit, dr dre been a puppet

[@antoniofarrington6091]

This will forever be iconic. RIP DMX

[@adroutt1985]

That was so powerful. Every new artist needs to see and hear this before they sign on the dotted line..RIP KING X

[@charlesjones7245]

You taught us how to be dogs ✊🏼 #RipDMX

[@iancumming3867]

When he found out the depth of the depravity in his chosen industry, he had a breakdown and an epiphany. His story is complicated, his views were censored. He had been reformed for years and his only crime was to speak up regarding his experiences. To try and help others who currently want in, to not fall into the meat grinder. In truth i believe he was murdered, but we will never truly know. Rest in peace Dark Man X.

[@mikeg3783]

This is when he became a Legend in my eyes! Speak the truth, be Humble, fear no evil. Rest peacefully DMX

[@brandonwilliams5526]

The industry dust give a damn about you but yet they couldn't make a dime without real shit spoken from a real man with real talent.

[@benoitbollen9818]

The dog gave his last bark, may you rest in peace for now

[@DyshaunaYoung]

Fly high DMX. We love you 🕊️🕊️

[@SavageKE]

A True Poet, LongLiveX🕊

[@TheHardcoreBastard]

i love everything bout DMX, his music, his realness, his raw powerful voice, meaningful lyrics from the heart, his dress sense, X keeps it gutta and always has, best hip hop artist to ever touch a mic, there will never be another DMX

[@mileshadavis5503]

honestly!!

[@MisterK28]

They finally got him.. Rest in heaven, dog 😭😭😭

[@archerleemusic]

No. He needs to hang on for dear life! 😢😢😢

[@heinrichharrer82]

His speech still gives me goosebumps

[@PROLIFIC.369]

2021, this is still relevant till this day

[@Iamme6257]

Forever 1love DMX "I'm not an industry artist...I'm an artist in the industry" He dropped truth, knowledge and realness. " The Industry"....

[@annabanana16465]

RIP DMX. Right up to your death the industry couldn't mold you to their cookie cutter fakery. You were a true poet

[@knight.4354]

Bro, he is a true real rap artist. He never let the industry stop him

[@MrMrsbailey1207]

I always admired the way DMX talked and his whole swagger. It always sounded like he was preaching and giving you the real because that is was what we need but we didn't know it. One of the best to ever do it.

[@porterporter7603]

Very Powerful Messages 💯 We Gotta Wake Up ! This Music Shit Deeper Than The Money & The Glamorous Lifestyle. Artists Sacrifice Family & Go Through A Whole Lotta Hell Behind Closed Doors Juss To Get & Maintain A Music Career. DMX Is Literally Was Crying Out , Telling Us What’s REALLY Going On In The Industry But Some People Too Blind To See.

[@sadfacedanimals8869]

CHECK MY MAIN DUDE OUT. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6eXgoZ3mZ53mq8

[@janeehall]

2pac and DMX were just rare gems that we were blessed to see and learn from, thank you kings. 🤴🏿🧡🤎

[@atownthuggn9740]

2Pac was a actor he was apart of the industry

[@cinnycincin4708]

​@@atownthuggn9740DMX was an actor too...

[@atownthuggn9740]

@@cinnycincin4708 yea but atleast he kept it real which is the reason y the industry killed him off, 2pac lied abt the “thug life” lied in his raps n even the rapper 03greedo from the same area as 2pac said 2pac was never n the streets fr

[@OctopussianJubilee]

Why am I seeing this now? Wow! This is powerful. This guy exposed the nastiness of 'the industry' in this art expression. Rest in power, DMX. We love you, G.

[@chrystyoung]

11 years later & still relevant !!! Not About “Talent” It’s About “Playing The Game” RIP DMX 🙏🏽

[@SunkissedAmelia]

Rest in power, DMX❤️

[@Okidata29]

Someone is going to have explain that phrase. How exactly is one to "Rest" in Power?

[@mosely25]

They get what they want out of you and leave you for dead. This is happens all the time. And look who was around when he needed him the most. No one who made money off of him.

[@iram9111]

You speak my mind. DMX rest in peace ! 💚

[@JcrussellJHM]

When you for the people you’ll never die RIP EARL

[@latoyacross7061]

Dmx has always spoken the truth!

[@WillSwish]

RIP DMX 🙏🏽

[@egreeneyez8725]

This speaks even more volumes. RIP DMX:(

[@accbcb]

DMX God heard you brother! RIP.

[@unkn0wn444]

they’re tryna take him out for exposing shit they don’t want you to know about. praying he pulls through and recovers quickly

[@85futureshock]

This is a cautionary tale for any young person who thinks the fame and money is worth what you will face. You don’t escape the entertainment industry without losing your identity, your principles and everything you hold dear.

[@jordinstephens9355]

often my words fall on deaf ears mother f****** listen but don't hear talking to a n****, he be sitting right here I be like "where you going??" he be like "yeah" 💀💀

[@yasmeenbuist4814]

yo, I died

[@Raynayk]

that short poem was even harder than the first one he did...and the first one was diamond class shit.

[@iwishicouldstartlifeover5473]

Raynayk that was his point for the second.... That first poem had so much meaning as an artist you know how people respond the second poem was the conclusion of the first one he did ...... Often my words fall upon deaf ears

[@dlbutters7164]

R.I.P. DMX, your wisdom shall never be forgotten.

[@keyyonb11]

4-8-2021 mannn this shit right here is how I know something ain’t right about him being in the hospital rn! Hope he pulls

[@jossmoody9606]

I love you Earl. You left an undeniable legacy. Rest in eternal peace 💕💕💕

[@amskibabe]

R.I.P. DMX this is one of my fave performances. Classic

[@MarcusAureliusJr]

He will live FOREVER in through his words. We will miss him greatly. RIP Dark Man X

[@NJASZN]

Only a Sagittarius ♐️ LEGEND

[@gregorygause7715]

If your mind is with God,you're already released from the strong grip of this world.R.i.p. Brother!!!!

[@angeleav]

Preach!!!!

[@DScott-bp4vu]

Did the Industry do this to my guy DMX?! Dang Earl, praying for you! 🙏🏾🙏🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@Itzyaboicameron99]

They really tryna kill him

[@hellboy8988]

That last part always gets me thinking bout those who ain’t awake. Rest In Peace X. You are now with the rest of the legendary rappers as you are a legend aswell.

[@5ftmidgit4U]

"In the industry they say:WAIT!. On the streets, we say: Get'em..." The way he said the last bit :')

[@seawomancreative8303]

#RIPDMX a true artist speaking #truthtopower. Society is always afraid of #poets. #nolie

[@annabradley5652]

This is so slept on!!!

[@SPEEDBOATTarnell]

LONG. LIVE. BROTHER EARL. Tormented soul...FREED. 🙏🏿

[@Lymzy]

Real one for speaking like this. I come back to this video often. He deserved better

[@evangelia485]

DMX was one who i think God loved & showered him with love while he was alive.look at the power God put in him

[@CarlosRodriguez-vl2ru]

❤ bingo

[@Omillz]

This is by far my favorite performance by dmx, rest in power!!!!

[@anthonyman96]

I saw this same video when i was younger and thought of it today when I heard he passed, rip homie G 🙏🏾

[@roxiedawson6423]

Deep, Very Deep....in his Rap & Poetry....RIP⚘DMX❤

[@mukhtarhassan2706]

The industry has been quite ever since this dropped