★由Earl “DMX” Simmons遺產管理委員會授權，美國饒舌歌手雷金(Rakim)撰寫前言
★美國亞馬遜暢銷饒舌音樂#70；饒舌與嘻哈音樂人傳記#81；祈禱書#91

A posthumous book from hip-hop legend DMX－a raw, redemptive collection of prayers and never-before-seen spiritual writings

DMX was celebrated for his brutally honest lyrics and raw, emotional delivery. Beneath that intensity was a man of deep and unshakable faith, relentlessly searching for grace while openly wrestling with temptation, suffering, and redemption.

His prayers, whether whispered in solitude or spoken before thousands, revealed a soul determined to reconcile pain with purpose and anger with surrender. Through that vulnerability, he transformed hip-hop into testimony.

In quiet moments, DMX recorded his spiritual reflections wherever he could—on napkins, receipts, and hotel notepads—capturing his faith in its most immediate and unfiltered form. The Gospel According to DMX gathers this legacy into a posthumous collection of his prayers, sermons, spiritual writings, and selected lyrics.

Presented in a beautifully designed edition crafted to echo the enduring form of a Bible, and including a moving foreword from Rakim, the book features never-before-seen handwritten pages that offer an intimate window into the private devotions of a man whose faith was as fierce as his artistry.

Despite its title, The Gospel According to DMX is not a religious or doctrinal text. Readers should note that some portions of this book contain profanity, explicit language, and mature themes. Earl Simmons's archival materials are presented in their original form and should be considered in the context of the complete body of work.

 

Born Earl Simmons, DMX (1970–2021) was an iconic American rapper, songwriter, and actor. His explosive 1998 debut album It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot catapulted DMX to super-stardom. He has sold millions of albums worldwide and is the first rap artist to have five consecutive albums debut at #1 on the Billboard 200. American Music Award and Billboard Music Award winner, and four-time Grammy nominee, DMX’s status as one of hip hop's most important and influential figures has long been solidified. Beyond music, DMX made an indelible mark as an actor, starring in critically acclaimed films like Belly and the action-packed blockbusters Romeo Must Die, Exit Wounds, and Cradle 2 the Grave. His intense performances showcased his versatility and added yet another dimension to his artistic career.