DMX Talks to JET magazine about OWN's Iyanla Fix My Life

[@deborahcampbell7329]

My heart breaks to see him like this. Rest in peace King. You were loved.

[@dawnpratt846]

Mines too this is what a broken child grows up to look like .

[@taniataylor7588]

Yes, indeed he was!❤️💕❤️💕

[@ruthelhanks6073]

@@dawnpratt846 see

[@Dray100.]

Nah maybe u were "loved" (past tense) by ur ex husband BUT DMX legendary, he IS loved even rn.

[@realitydoll216]

Not sure why I'm watching this other then I needed to see him or just something or anything with him in it..This is making me more sad for him. But love you X. RIP King. You will never be forgotten Icon.

[@letsplaynay9936]

Im emotional about his situation

[@sexyscorpio8087]

REALLY SAD. THEY COULD NOT REACH HIM. WHY DID HE GO ON THE SHOW. THEY CALLED HER. SHE DIDN'T CALL THEM. HE WAS TOO FAR. GONE. NO MORE. PAIN❤

[@realitydoll216]

@@sexyscorpio8087 His mother. I think it started there. I hope she knows she contributed to it. He talked about how awful she was to him. He couldn't ever get over not having her love and a bond with her. He said she abandoned him. He eventually had his granny. I wished she couldn't been enough for him. Then his mentor introduced him to crack at 14. I wished he knew his worth. If he knew his worth I think he would still be here. He was a walking king on earth. RIP.

[@realitydoll216]

@Ahmad Madden I'm so behind. I've never heard of flickzone. ?????

[@dawnpratt846]

Neverrrrr 💔

[@videxvid]

So sad. DMX’s father was homeless and not in his life. His mother abandoned him in a children’s home. He never got the love a child needs. His addiction, music and tragic life is a reflection.

[@renna912]

A child needs there mother. DMX got a bad start in his child hood. He was in pain..

[@creolasorceressreiko9571]

That's why he was like that I knew he'd die early cause it was too much pain living this life for him. I'm happy he's at peace regardless of what people think.

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

And he left his own kids with a lot of pain.

[@RteeAlvarez]

At least he knew GOD and showed no shame that’s a beautiful thing

[@im_saved_by_grace]

Because of his mother's abuse an never showing love an validation he's got cptsd bpd least he gained the world YET DIDNT LOSE HIS SOUL

[@marypeter5161]

HE WAS A FUNCTIONAL ADDICT, NEVER GOT LOST IN THOUGHTS, SO SAD HE HAD TO LEAVE US THAT SOON. MAY GOD ACCEPT YOU IN HIS ARMS DMX FOR YOU WERE A GOOD SOLDIER OF HIM.. BE AT PEACE KNOWING THAT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, GOODBYE.. REST WELL SWEETHEART

[@AandP4dummieslikeme]

"Every man needs to be somebody's baby"-YAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think that is the essence of who he is, right there.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

#Phax

[@ctnwsm]

I love DMX. Such a sincere soul and great talent. I pray he allows God to help him. Keep calling on his name DMX! He will help you.

[@BossDini]

Thanks

[@Dean0913j]

i have loved DMX since he first came out..Ive read his autobiography and I feel sooooo sorry for him, i could NEVER speak negative of this man...back in his hey day, the prayers he used to recite at the end of his concerts truly touched spirits and souls....I pray one day that he'll get back to his right mind, free of ALL drugs including weed..

[@aurorarene9909]

His ex-wife tasheera confronted him about these prayers and surmons at his concerts, but would then come home and do the opposite of what he was preaching. It's the actions of the person, not the words of invoking gods name. People use gods name to put up that righteous front.

[@donaldjones318]

@@aurorarene9909 bitch shut up let that man rest nobody perfect so stfu

[@BigBBQJones]

Nothing wrong with weed or a beer

[@777devine777]

@@aurorarene9909 and then turned around at his funeral and told the world she truly believes he’s a prophet of God 😒😑 stfu

[@_ricouniverse]

Weed is not a drug. Its the only true god given plant that opens your third eye

[@sekoudiarra8750]

Poor X. He was high here. I hope he’s in peace. He’s been through a lot on this earth

[@taniamarie2486]

Right smh

[@Shon9tilR]

I think he was high most of his life 😢

[@Captainfatcock]

thats regular DMX. When you live life hard its hard for people to understand you. If he was high off coke/crack, hes not even doing the interview. If hes high off of alcohol and weed, Hed be wayyyyy more aggressive and disrespectful. X was born tp be a good man and he was in his heart. Sometimes the circumstances of life make that very hard. You can only know the feeling if you have lived it. Many people havent and therefore say hes high as an excuse,

[@Clouds12012]

HE WAS NOT HIGH WTF ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!? Damn why cant he have a personality

[@bigturnup6523]

That man was not high! Wtf makes you think he was high? All this guy is doing is being him, and explaining how much of a bitch that woman Iyana was. I seen that episode, and never watched another one again because she was so disrespectful getting in that man’s business and blindsiding him with questions about him being on drugs which I don’t think he was at the time. R.I.P. to that man X, y’all are some very very disrespectful people on social media who needs to be punched in the face and stomped to the ground by someone with Timberland boots the buttaz at that! All y’all need to be straightened out and fixed up quick.

[@Fanster-lr6jf]

Everyone has a story. Most importantly he had faith in the most high as opposed to most people who don’t have an addiction. Rip king❤️❤️❤️

[@Angbwillinspireu]

OMG this interview was like listening to James Brown. I believe DMX is a smart guy, he just can't stop those demons chasing him.

[@sutherncandyt]

I think you are 100% right

[@Angbwillinspireu]

He is one of the best MCs, and purist lyricist in Hip Hop, but as the Ghetto Boys said, his mind be playing tricks him.

[@alexisrose3836]

Angb will agree

[@michaelbull8173]

Angb Rwill true he s so high and out of his mind that he doesn’t realize what the purpose of him being on iyana with his son it was to fix his personal problem and have a relationship with Xavier rather than deal with the problem x just dissmisses the issue at hand that s why she kicked him off this interview proves that he s gotten worse since then

[@atlantasfaithsmom]

The fast, slurred, NY accent.....Very hard to understand.

[@troysmith152]

When he was talking to her that reminded me of the ruff riders video when he's like "mind your business lady!" Haha

[@talishabailey]

Right😂😂😂

[@marypeter5161]

🤣🤣🤣 Now that is on top

[@biggirlmagic6409]

I said the same thing!lmao😛😂😂😂😂

[@vanessawhetstone4251]

Yeap 😂

[@bigturnup6523]

Hell yea lol

[@mrmister2474]

If you listen to DMX his drug addiction got worse when he started making money but now he's no longer on drugs. He slipped a couple times but got right back up. The way he acts and how jittery he is, that comes from long term drug use. He's been on cocaine since 14 years old and he's now in his 40's. That's A LOT of years abusing drugs.

[@candeeexpress4796]

WOW I WAS NOT AWARE OF WHAT YOU ARE SHARING.

[@kenyafromcali]

Rell Moore That's a current and clear addict. He switched crack cocaine for alcohol. Alcohol is the most addictive substance in the world, equal to heroine. He's not doing well my love. Not at all. Not by any stretch of the imagination. And this is coming from someone that has had church in her car listening to his cassette tapes and CDs. But I also know an active addict when I see and more importantly HEAR one.

[@patricebeiste685]

ya...when you watch the interview on mute, he looks sane but jittery. His eyes seem clear. It's sad to watch him be in that state.

[@rayoliverjr6328]

DMX is my manz no matter what drug he's on. The realest

[@SwagGirl91]

I love DMX.... but jitters do not continue years after you've sobered...smh.... I'll continue to pray for him though!!

[@rmarie5725]

I have a lot of addicts in my family and I know when someone is high. He’s clearly high right here. DMX has many coherent interviews. This isn’t one. Any true X fan can tell the difference when he was sober or not. This isn’t disrespect to his legacy. DMX is an ICON and a legend. Where he started is not where he finished but we have to be real with where ppl we love are in life at the moment that they are there so maybe we can help them not get to a tragic end. Like Swizz said at the memorial service, if ppl did more, showed more concern and love when he was here, maybe we wouldn’t be here now. I love DMX. He was a man of God, a true prophet. And because he was that, the devil tested him most. But we gotta start grabbing our ppl up when we see them like this and loving them hard before it’s too late

[@timmy841212]

Yeah he had definitely relapsed 😔

[@jernesehill1808]

Damn. Damn. Damn. This interview made me realize how hard I have been on some of my family members friends and coworkers who are struggling with addiction😫😫😫😫🥺 I promise to apologize to all of them individually each before they meet glory🤧

[@lightfire007]

Wooaahh.. thats really cool to read! Respect to you... yeah take it easy on those trying not to suffer. But dont let them take too many chunks off your own life. Find a balance

[@michelegrant2303]

Ase....life's struggle are real

[@KD_SWAGGER]

R.I.P. DMX! One of my all-time favorite artists. We can all learn from his experiences and music.

[@miscahborum8738]

The bottom line is that he doesn't want to accept responsibility for all the fucked up things he did in front of his son...he wanted to justify everything that his son said hurt him over the years....and Iyanla was coaching his son what to say cause clearly he was struggling with expressing it to his father himself...that was mediators and coaches do in that type of setting...this was not a set up..his ass been getting high and making fucked up decisions

[@ms.ajones7168]

Bottom line

[@SequoiaHow]

Miscah Borum Thank you, finally a comment that makes since

[@tawandabranch8766]

+B Jones I agree with dmx.I felt like she was wrong.to be honest that interview along with her Oprah interview gave me mixed opinions about her.

[@kenyafromcali]

Miscah Borum That is exactly what happened. His addiction would not let him take responsibility. So he flipped it to him trying to be "open", but she was mean and shut him down. Addiction is brilliant in the way that it makes you the most selfish person on earth. It also makes you a convincing liar to those who are looking for the lie to make them feel better. He missed a golden opportunity to do right by his son, even in the thick of his addiction. Smdh

[@ms.ajones7168]

SpringDreams2​ Thank you! I was gonna say the same thing! Ms. Iyanla was basically holding DMX accountable for his actions and helping/ guiding his son to express his feeling. She does not baby u or bite her tongue. I went to her womens retreat and she is the exact person that u see on tv! She helped me change my life, i will forever be Grateful for that experience.

[@itypethetruthnobshere8975]

Taraji just sitting in the back smiling ask her how she feels about the situation

[@eyanvenom]

+Supreme Bape Lol.

[@johnmbugua7173]

+Supreme Bape yaaaaaaaawn

[@atlienrider6048]

Stop.... you made me bust a gut

[@angeljohnson6665]

Atlien Rider lol

[@kneegrowpuleeze7117]

THAT IS SYMBOLIC OF HOW THEY ARE INTENTIONALLY SEPARATING US

[@rvggarcon]

His impression of Iyanla is she was talking loudly with an attitude and pointing her finger at him...**watches the actual video** Iyana is calmly asking questions, trying to help.

[@kenyafromcali]

Minka 123 yup!!! What's amazing is that it's his reactions that people remember and place the negativity on her. He's smart and he did that for the cameras. It's a survival technique for addicts.

[@Lu1kang187XD]

Kenya Simena survival tecnique or not they shouldnt have set him up that way on television dmx has alot of demons and people think hes an addict they already what he is and what he thinks. you dont. leave dmx alone he deserved none of that. he needed to talk to his son one on one. and not for him.

[@CupcAk47]

Luis Rodriguez Iyanla didn't call them... they called her... how is that a set up? 🤔

[@chriscool3446]

Minka 123 hi

[@Bishoptheemcee]

Of course she had edited out what he(DMX) said she was doing... Do you think she'd put herself out there like that? She did karruchee the same way

[@yolandalumpkin1605]

It's like he had his own language. My HEART ❤️ just feels for him. I hope he was loved at some point in his life. All people want is LOVE!

[@jdtorres510]

my nigha 😎 he's more intelligent than people think, he was mad at the manipulation going on. tell it like is is.

[@kenyafromcali]

jdtorres510 no his addiction was made that someone was trying to make him take responsibility for his actions. There's a difference. He acted the way that every addict does when confronted with the hurt they have caused along the tornado that is their addiction.

[@paniceiawinder2872]

Why show up. If he knew what to do for his issues it Would have been done.

[@paniceiawinder2872]

She is a life coach

[@omphemetsechake2839]

But guys how do we measure intelligence? I'm right in Africa so called 3rd world, and all I pick up is a druggie, yes the man is a legend but he lost his sanity and it's really SAD!!!

[@bossteamentertainment6836]

@@omphemetsechake2839 He didn't lose his sanity at all. He's remembering how insulted he was and how he realized the manipulation. And though he may have had a problem with drugs it gave no one the right to judge his parenting especially when they themselves has problems parenting their own children. She did not have the authority or familiarity with Dmx or his son to interfere in their relationship and especially after Dmx made it clear that she was not welcomed or invited to. Once she saw that she should have stopped but she didn't. That's why he said what he felt at the end. She should have stayed in her place and he was absolutely right. I don't care what she thought she was doing, it failed.

[@SistaWithRealHair]

I dunno... He appears high during this interview and I love DMX!

[@kxy2940]

He doesn’t speak clearly any mumbles and ticks and every thing because of his addiction. He OD’d I hope he makes it out

[@dallasgirl3470]

I've seen this b4... the drugs messed his mind up

[@lenzieson3.0goat90]

@@dallasgirl3470 this man mind was never messed up drugs and all he still spoke #BigFacts

[@dallasgirl3470]

@@kxy2940 exactly bc his mind was messed up. Some interviews were damn near incoherent

[@truth517]

He was

[@theskorpionshow]

Please don't curse out DMX for being the person that he is. Just pray for him. Pray that one day he's see the light instead of ending up dead. Drugs has changed the way he thinks and reacts. The man is crying out for help but his inner demons are winning this battle. I pray to God he starts defeating the demons.

[@belindamoore3518]

According to Iyanla, he was high on drugs, calling her all kinds of b****es and h**es off camera and didn't show up on the first day of filming. He was a troubled man and I'm sad that he's gone, but he's not suffering any more. Addiction to drugs is a disease. I'm glad that his son still had a conversation with him. I hope he is getting all the love and support he needs, especially now that his dad is gone. One thing you can't deny is that DMX really loved his son.

[@Ksmuve37]

For someone that was supposed to be the mediator between two people I really think she approached the situation with some distain in her heart DMX believing too much of medias painted picture of my brother. She never got to the root of the issue,she just went in trying to tell what she thought was right, and even when she saw the situation about to get out of hand instead of finding a way to defuse it or just leaving it alone she got in her feelings and poured gasoline on an already lit fuse..

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

DMX showed up almost 2 days late so she was already annoyed about that.

[@skyychase2132]

She is a coach not a counselor his issues are out of Iylana league she all about ratings she ambushed DMX to push his buttons. A coach deals with well people not traumas wounds and deep emotional scars. Her experience comes from her own tore up life she cant judge anyone. She does manipulate people for OWN

[@DutraKat]

I agree. She really didn’t help at all 😞

[@angielee8857]

Facts

[@datgirlsaintsational831]

So happy Jet gave him a safe space to express what really happen. He was tricked, AND didnt know his son would be there.

[@NaturalBombshell]

DMX NEVER LIED ABOUT ANYTHING. REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

[@sunflowerpwr.8821]

I doubt that no body is perfect...you really don't know that...he may have shared and told embarrassing details of his life but it doesn't mean he was honest about everything because he definitely had his share of faults like everyone else...he was honest about certain things...for example he couldn't have been honest with the women in his life with children overlapping the relationships he was in...no disrespect intended but he isn't perfectly honest...he is human and capable of lying obviously.

[@tanyaalexander7668]

​@sunflowerpwr.8821 His Son even said in the interview that he wasn't a liar. Just because someone has faults doesn't mean they are liars. Women sleep with honest, cheating men all the time. Not being able to be a husband has absolutely nothing to do with parenting or lying.

[@VeronicaVWoWBeauty]

What? My heart is breaking. I loved DMX as a kid,THE PROBLEM HERE IS HE NEEDS TO BE CLEAN. IF ANYONE REALLY WATCHED THIS HE STATED " MY SON NEVER SAW ME HIGH" THEN LATER DMX SAID HOW HIS SON SHOWED HIM A PIC ON THE IYANA SHOW AND HIS SON SAID I WANT YOU LIKE THIS DAD" DMX GOT ON HIS RIGHTEOUS TIP AND "I WAS HIGH IN THAT PIC" ADMITTING THAT HIS KIDS HAVE SEEN HIM HIGH. I CAN TELL YOU RIGHT NOW THAT IF HE WAS CLEAN HE WOULD BE WITH HIS WIFE AND KIDS FACTS. I PRAY FOR HIM BECAUSE HE IS SO TALENTED AND HE CAME FROM NOTHING AND WILL MAKE IT IF HE GETS CLEAN. HE NEEDS A LONG PRISON BID.

[@jacksonlee642]

on what is the question

[@jacksonlee642]

pretty sure he meant seen him high in person. youre talkin loud in like you know all his buisness

[@ianclark6485]

He said his kids have never seen him not high

[@RodneyBryant39]

He said his kids never seen him high

[@RodneyBryant39]

That picture was at a photo shoot not with his kids

[@rosabowie9280]

There’s no more suffering Rest in Heaven👼🏽Legend DMX never will be forgotten🙏🏾💖

[@rmannapbc]

DMX is great to listen to in every way possible

[@killemdead82]

Even though DMX is going through this hard time he has alot of fan support and we all hope he can get through this!!!

[@tjtoonz]

i feel for him but he's too arrogant he doesn't take criticism.

[@nasheedjones3539]

thats a good thing nothing can beat him down easily no wonder he calls him self the dog.

[@lolaispure4296]

@@nasheedjones3539 a dog, indeed.

[@kingofloveandwar93]

NASHEED JONES Ppl need constructive criticism every now and then. You can’t act like you have it all figured out because people can see through that wall.

[@ayrtongoncalves8323]

@@kingofloveandwar93 He doesn't act like he has it all figured , he knows what she wants to be , he doesn't want to change , his at peace with the person he is , he tried changing it never worked . If u love someone u Shud except him for what he is , of his at peace with it who are u to try and change it .

[@kingofloveandwar93]

Ayrton Goncalves You can accept someone but not kiss their ass. Again it doesn’t hurt to take a look at yourself sometimes.

[@albertchavez7732]

Poor DMX, his poisons are getting the best of him, clear to see.

[@piquantes]

Can we get some subtitles on this or what

[@DaDopeStar]

Hahahahaha

[@Melissa19f]

+piquantes You know what. . .I'm a fan of DMX and I believe he is an amazing talent. But you are so right. Even listening really hard I struggled.

[@LilMissonamission1982]

+Melissa N yes I love this man but omg this is hard to watch

[@cnearor]

piquantes Right. Have no clue to what he is saying. SMH

[@spiritual619]

You mean a translator.

[@jeanandre6998]

At 2:36 what Iyanla said really hurt him because addicts don’t like to face the fact that they are addicted. He always kept God first no matter what

[@jackieselah]

Man, this is when I was done with Iyanla and her exploitative show. RIP DMX❤

[@blubell2244]

Cocaines a hell of a drug!!

[@MsWaitforme]

Blu bell sho U Rite

[@TheNamronTV]

Blu bell you think that’s cocaine? Lol

[@youngbrandon654]

Sad to see a legend messed up by the drugs.

[@nasheedjones3539]

not just drugs but yeah that too..

[@youngbrandon654]

NASHEED JONES The abuse and neglect he suffered as a child is destroying him as well.

[@Tikilyalevon]

youngbrandon654 word

[@434sweetness]

This is sad to watch he looks like he screaming for help he needs to be in court appointed rehabilitation

[@lovechild2852]

I love both DMX & Iyanla.

[@sexyscorpio8087]

SHE TRIED. HIS CHILDREN TRIED. BUT HE WAS BEYOND HELP. IT'S OBVIOUS.

[@Clouds12012]

Why do you love iyanla?

[@barb6868]

I don’t like Iyanla. She was condescending to DMX and kept interrupting him when he was trying to talk to his son. Disrespectful. Smh

[@Clouds12012]

@@barb6868 I feel the exact same way

[@barbarasaunders2160]

This man has been hurt so deeply we can’t even imagine. God rest his soul. Peace at last.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Yep

[@jenniferjones-williams1060]

8:06 😂 I'm going to miss this man..

[@Knychel]

Yessss I replayed that "she wouldn't stop" part about 10 times

[@kathyrodriguez820]

Even when he was serious it was hard not to laugh because he was so animated. Huge loss!

[@ryublueblanka]

i didnt know lady was a polite way of saying bitch.

[@johnd.montgomery4126]

X was twisted when he did this interview. He has a serious problem telling the truth. Somebody that can...HELP HIM PLEASE...!!!

[@virginiawilliams648]

Looking back after his death, you had great intuition in your comment even back then.

[@arikabearika]

Its so sad to see him deflecting all responsibility. It's even sadder to see him confused and barely using his words. The worst is he thinks people believe his version of a story and the way he would slander Iyanla's name. I wish him mercy, grace, and peace.

[@MichelleS234]

This was him on drugs. You know he had issues, people with problems always deflect and push accountibility away from them. I seen the video, X was rude and disrespectful, but he knew what he was feeling. Iyanla tried to tell him how he should been feeling.

[@arikabearika]

@@MichelleS234 His son told him he wanted him to get clean and he told him he'd see him at his funeral. I've worked in Substance abuse recovery. He seemed high during the Fix my Life show. There's nothing that you can say to reason with a person high and not wanting to change. She can be overbearing but behind the scenes. I still believe she was the one who showed him patience and grace. Addict behavior knows no boundaries.

[@BMACVAGS]

This guy is so real.

[@JassminaVellucci]

Bobby Bennett True

[@ladyindaroom]

I don't care how high DMX was here, he's speaking some real Truth! I believe in all my heart he loved His Children.

[@michaelbull4344]

He was being disrespectful and not owning up to his faults

[@markserpa9066]

@@michaelbull4344 He was being attacked and it hurts.

[@andreisheva3233]

Whatever high or not, x was real. And real is something people can not handle. Dmx thank you for everything you did for hip hop. A true legend. Number one lyrical new york artist.

[@Traces13]

X wuz real is an incomplete though. DMX wuz real compared to what? A broke and angry drug abuser on the street with no money REAL?

[@andreisheva3233]

@@Traces13 his music was real, rapped his life on the songs and the man had 30 million dollars on his bank account and you'd never seen him living that rich life. A bumb like you would never understand. All you see is the drugs, all i see is a legend. Get the fuck outta here.

[@stephenjohnson8570]

Sorry to see you leave us X !

[@TheRealestIdealist]

Isn't it ironic how they edited the part where he demanded unedited truth?

[@ms.ajones7168]

lol

[@MsWaitforme]

The Realest Idealist true

[@MAVERICK72226]

Show how much of a real man you are , by getting clean and sober. You will be amazed how different this child would be. The prayer he needs is within him. He has to tape the source and know the strength that dwells within.

[@LineOfDavid]

he feels betrayed, broken. he actually needs true people that believe IN him and not stories About him. Everyone has struggles and he's fighting through his. I give X props for even attempting to do whats right. It's hard for a man to Man up and I got love for X no matter WHAT!!

[@rickeydaniel2703]

"still smoke weed" yeeea! you smoking more than that

[@DarkKIng22ify]

Wow! My heart really goes out to him. Them drugs ain't no joke!!! I mean I almost can't understand what he is even saying. He's so much better then that. One thing I have learned is that when you try to help addicts and they're not ready to let their bad habits go, they actually see you as a threat. They have to want it. He clearly don't want it yet.

[@movingfoward8537]

This why it's so important to have mothers and fathers in the home.

[@luvmifro1003lovesfamily]

Funny to see ppl defend this dude like they really know him. I hope he is able to sober up and stay sober. James Brown Jr. for sure! He's so intelligent when he's sober

[@aurorarene9909]

Now that he's died, his fans are still defending him as if they know him personally. Saying things like: "He was a good family man and he loved all his family and his children" my ❓ is: how do you know? Anytime your own son (Xavier)wants to kill you if you do one more thing to his mom, I question how much love is dad truly giving. Tasheera (ex-wife) said that she knew she had to leave DMX when Xavier reached the point of wanting to kill him and dmx having 7 kids with other women while married to her

[@MsTraceyjones]

I have lived with an addict, This Prime behavior of a junkie// Prayer for this man!!

[@lorettalynndavis9695]

I hear what he's saying...Iyanla needed to work with DMX *in private.* That was very delicate situation, and she needed to forsake "getting good ratings" over the real issues that plagued him and his family. You could see she was loosing her cool, as he was very stubborn, rude, and full of pride (not the good kind) but she is suppose to be the therapist and she lost it...she let her ego dictate the words that came out of her mouth about him "never being able to speak to her ever again", that was a bit much, and that was *her* pride showing itself and (not the good kind)...

[@VocallyYours3]

lorettalynn Davis RATINGS HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH HIM GETTING THE HELP THAT HE NEEDS!! Drugs & alcohol have taken over his life, obviously you judge Iyanla but have you seen her video of him stating he wasn't drinking or doing drugs but then admitted he did both before entering his son & ex-wife gathering? 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@TilTheBreakADawn]

lorettalynn Davis If he wanted "private" then don't agree to do a televised show. Very simple. However, there did seem to be a basic question in my mind about what the focus/topic their interaction was agreed to be. It seemed like X did not share the same understanding about what they were all there for and, especially, Iyanla's role.

[@camillechrist5036]

He publicly said he doesn't want to stop smoke, sniff and drink, why bother to lie about doing it???? Then defend your disrespectful actions and word hurt another Human Being that's helping your own seed heal from the hurt you inflicted!!! DMX you are conflicted much.

[@chrystalcastro676]

I fkn Love DMX. He has always spoke like this. Every time I watched and listened to DMX during an interview I would always sit on the end of my seat cause I half expected him to break out into a song/rap. DMX's regular talking sounds better than todays average bullshyt rappers.

[@mohammedali4804]

Love dmx his a legend dmx for life

[@mrbilingual]

DMX is messed up in the head because of playing the perpetuate victim's role. It's EVERY BODY's fault but his according to him. He is doing what comes natural and focusing on Iyanla instead of himself. The sad thing about this is the fact he will continue to create more victims like himself wherever he goes. Like snails, folk like him leave a trail. I am not impressed with his antics. The only thing he managed to do is tell his son that he did not see what he saw and did not hear what he heard. Children's' minds are like CD and DVD, they record everything. This is why it is easier for a child to learn a second language in a few weeks, and it takes us years. My background is in counseling. No counselor would agree with everything Iyanla says or does, but she is far better than Dr. Phil. She gets down to the meat of where it is at. The woman probably learn how to read people from her upbringing. She is really good!

[@lcole3724]

@True Aries do you how he ended up on it??? A FRIEND he TRUSTED laced his weed....so he has a huge issue with trusting people....Do you know how many people lifes get ruin from people they trust putting something in their drinks, food, etc...envy is dangerous

[@aurorarene9909]

You are so right!!! I'm noticing a pattern by him when he's talking. He takes no responsibility, lives in denial, impulsivity and lack of emotional discipline had him in and out of jail. he's 49yrs old and just died at 50 and went out crying and still blaming the guy who laced his blunt with crack for why he's still on drugs. I hope he's finally at peace now.

[@kandikane923]

I’m so sorry DMX for all your pain and suffering , that damn drug addiction is a horrible disease! He just told his own truth, loved all his children dearly. The good Lord for you now Earl Simmons, you out up the good fight, fly on soldier, fly on❤️🙏🏼

[@twoleo]

That's the pain and anger talking, which is something he needs to work through...for himself. He's not ready to change. It's part of addiction that everything is everyone else's fault.

[@mauro658]

No matter if he does drugs or not, he still a human being he has a heart like everbody else .. its sad to see him like dat, people dont know nothing about other peoples lifes .. most people have something negative to say, i whish the better for him .. for me he still one of the best mc's of all times DMX THE DOGG !!

[@ssbell2011jcsu]

I have always been a fan of DMX. He was a good man fighting a lot of demands. Unfortunately, his demons got the best of him. Rest in Power blessed one.

[@mildred5hayes]

His speech during the interview shows the affect of drugs even when your not high; consequently, the damage is done already.

[@theofficialfriendlyretrievers]

Yeah but I’m a Mh doc and he’s clearly on drugs even if he’s afraid to admit it during this session

[@truth517]

He was high period

[@Africangyal]

I love DMX. He's so intelligent and has too much talent. Get it together X

[@SkyHiTattoo]

One of my favorite artists. Its so hard watching all of what he is going through. I feel his pain everytime I watch something.

[@trey.is.my.manseays2929]

This 1 handsome. 👨 rest pace handsome.

[@sylviablackwood6930]

You couldn’t get as more honest as DMX 🙏🏿RIEP miss you xx

[@freestylelifeable]

This guy has no self-control he´s ruled by his emotions.

[@lolaispure4296]

So so sad. Ruled by his emotions. So well put. OMG

[@ST-nz4bf]

Nicole Lawson it’s tragic!! DMX mental development is of a 13/14 teenage boy. As this is the age he started abusing drugs !! Sadly this the stage he’s stuck at. He never learn’t to control his emotions as that is part of growing up into a healthy young adult. Also he didn’t have a father so he didn’t have any real support !! DMX is also bipolar.

[@JasonGafar]

when you endure the childhood and trauma he did, you would too.

[@jbadams56]

@Susan Ashuk he doesn't have to share his story to have empathy and compassion.

[@CodyCole80]

@@ST-nz4bf Your absolutely right. That’s when he started to do crack. Everything stopped then.

[@LoveTheEighties]

There's no way it was 8 years ago that he was on Iyanla... Couldn't have been that long ago. If it was time goes by like a quick breeze and that's crazy.

[@AyeJye]

Right !!! I’m like 8 years!!!

[@khadijahdowns1747]

DMX need to do a life movie for all to understand his life, this man has a story to tell. If you stop and really listen to his heart speak he is in not only pain, he is also lonely and fearful. the tough roll is a cover up of what he truly feels. I seen him speak when he was not high compare to him being high, and he is high in this video. check out his interview when he was in locked up for months and his system was clean, his mind is so clear and he speak from the heart in it.

[@SimplyBellaa_xo]

Just want to hug this man tight.....🙏🏽✨

[@gretchenwicks1380]

RIP DMX, you now free, and in a better place with God. You dealt with your life the best way possible, and now all your test on this Earth is over. Fly free , and be in peace.💖

[@Iamirealla]

DMX... Stop it...you were wrong...Iyanla was only trying to help you and your son and you totally disrespected her...

[@MarvinMr305]

Yeah hes high af, damn man he was my idol when I was growing up. Now look at him, he needs to take control of his life and not let a substance control his life. He still had a chance at a normal life but he just needs to want to change.

[@desertflow3r]

He reminds me of my brother. His brain is so f'd up by substance abuse that he'll probably never be able to rationalize the way normal folks can.

[@purpleheart1842]

Rest In Peace King X. No one can judge you but God!!!!

[@reneeparker3441]

RIP DMX. Its so sad to see a great vessel of God. Be taken advantage of in so many ways. When I listen to all the interviews comments insults etc. One thing for sure he was a Gifted loving person. With a drug addiction. And a shout out to those that really love him. I love his conversation he was real and gifted. And this will live on. As a spiritual believer. I have peace knowing he is In Gods Loving Hands. No more fake people. RIP DMX. JESUS LOVES YOU and so Do I.

[@4g63t8]

He’s cracked TF out right here. He’s sober in later interviews when he gains some weight. If you can’t tell the difference you have had a sheltered life.

[@nastasya8472]

i thought Iyanla treated him with respect, he just couldn't handle her telling him the truth, drugs can make people paranoid and i think that was the case with him. i hope one day he is ready to accept help. praying 4 you DMX

[@jennrichardson9828]

Bottom line, he was high on Iyanla's show and he is high now. To tell his son that he doesn't want a relationship with him with conditions that he must get clean is denying his flesh and blood period! This is a son he says he loves. He isn't asking for help; he doesn't want any. Jumpy, can't sit still and cannot speak. I struggled the whole time trying to figure out what he said because his words are all muffled. He is disrespectful and has a pot mouth. He needs much help........ and yeah, if he doesn't get help they probably will get the call he is gone.

[@BossDini]

Have you ever had a drug addict for a parent or have you been a drug addict?

[@barb6868]

I agree with DMX. Iyanla was extremely disrespectful to him. Hope she regrets it now, as she should. :(

[@alexism.7712]

Love me some dmx, but I'm not gone lie he got me crackin up imitating everybody. 😂 Rip my baby! 🙏☝❤

[@shaggyajao5685]

I ❤ X so much too X got me through some hard times in my life. And I still have the biggest crush on him still to this day him and pac i luv rhe both of them so much and I miss the both of them much!😊

[@BECKZMC]

DMX is so honest he doesn't take shit for granted!

[@JassminaVellucci]

Beckz High and lying.

[@shaggyajao5685]

I luv DMX so much mane he is a cutie!😊

[@p.dozier5197]

I feel like I cannot make a informed decision about this or even express my opinion because I don't even know what he is saying. Just praying...

[@demetriustaylor4385]

wtf is he saying! He geeked up! still my boi tho

[@ba09942]

Some people are saying they can't understand him I understood everything he said...and i saw the episode iyanla didn't handle the situation with DMX and his son correctly it was sad

[@sunshinechica6626]

What pissed him off is #1 didn't make him aware that his son would be there. Regardless, of his addiction DMX is real. He's definitely going to let you know what it is good or bad. 2nd Iyanla telling his son what to say. I feel it would have been a great show had Iyanla be forthcoming with him from the jump. She may have been the person to save DMX. They have some things in common far as addiction. With the Auntie approach, he came ready to listen and open up. He honestly just needed the love of his mother. He couldn't get past that. My heart aches for DMX.

[@Shon9tilR]

We only saw a few minutes of that video. She said he was disrespectful to her the entire time he was there. She wanted to help him but he didn’t want help. When he called her a bitch I was like wow lol.

[@didijolie1028]

One of family member has an addiction for drugs for a decade but I will never give up on him or even try to put a condition between our relationship I will always love him regardless That’s my own blood and that’s what love is about . All I can do, is be there and offer my help. NO CONDITIONS !!

[@MrKeospeaks]

no matter what...we get what we want most of all from him...PURE ENTERTAINMENT!

[@delia84able]

dmx needs an interpreter......this man's still got an addiction

[@arsenal2death]

Just delete your comment really.. im a second language speaker and understand him clearly.. respect the man at least after hes dead

[@delia84able]

@@arsenal2death lady or man.....you can see from the time stamp this was written 7 years ago😅😅😅

[@animezae]

@@arsenal2death period

[@363Magi]

Pray for him

[@bzd1983]

Black magazines have advice on "How to survive a shooting" thats so funny and so sad.

[@dagaybrucewayne]

Lady is a polite way of saying bitch Lmao

[@younglion2269]

This dude is deeper than your average guy. Man I want him back on track. Shit. I'm rooting for you X.

[@dj9one212]

2:33 man does that part hit different now

[@pastillalk1]

DMX need's help :( I really don't wanth him to finish like other rappers .... love for DMX

[@thelogic5770]

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[@missellparker]

I. F-ING. LOVE. X. Anyone who understands truth should have no problem understanding what he's saying. #Truth #Real

[@nancygreen3705]

Everythe imitates Iyanla & points that finger, it cracks me up!! 😂😂

[@SoundBiteInc-]

His hilarious honesty is priceless