DMX Turns Himself Over To Police

Troubled rapper Earl "DMX" Simmons has headed back to jail to serve time on a crime he committed around 2002.

Details on X's decision to turn himself over to authorities landed online Monday (July 26).

DMX turned himself in to the Los Angeles Metropolitan Courthouse on Monday afternoon (July 26) at about 2:30 p.m. to begin serving a 90-day sentence stemming from a 2002 reckless driving charge, according to his attorney. X was arrested for DUI way back in '02, but reached a plea deal for a lesser charge of reckless driving, the rapper's lawyer, Aja Southern, told MTV News on Monday. Southern alleged that a series of events, including X having to serve time in an Arizona jail on an unrelated charge, had caused her client to postpone his L.A. sentence.

According to initial reports, X would turn himself over to the authorities sometime this week.

TMZ has learned rapper DMX is planning to surrender to authorities in a Los Angeles courtroom and begin serving jail time in connection to a crime he committed "5 or 6 years ago" ... this according to X's manager. X's manager tells us she's not sure about the nature of the crime -- but insists that DMX is "focused" on taking care of all of his past legal issues so he can move on with his life.

The rapper was freed from behind bars after serving three quarters of a six-month sentence earlier this month.

DMX is finally out of the dog house. XXLMag.com has learned that the troubled rapper, born Earl Simmons, was freed from an Arizona jail today (July 6). X's criminal defense attorney, Glenn Allen, confirmed with XXL that the Yonkers-bred MC was released after serving four months of a six-month sentence. As previously reported, the Yonkers MC was locked up on March 9 for for five counts of violating his probation, all of which were related to cocaine abuse. The Ruff Ryder was on probation for throwing a food tray at an officer while locked up on drug, theft and animal abuse charges last year.

He also came out as a surprise guest for a Lil Kim Arizona concert in mid-July.

Lil' Kim added some bark to her sting when she brought out surprise guest DMX during her show in Scottsdale, Arizona, over the weekend. X, who was released from jail earlier this month after violating his probation, performed The LOX's "Money, Power, & Respect" with the Queen Bee. "New York is in the motherf#&$ing building!" shouted the Yonkers rapper.

More bad news follows X as his wife officially divorced him this month.

DMX's wife Tashera Simmons has officially separated from the chart-topping rapper and is planning a reality show focusing on her rebuilding their family without him. According to Simmons, the reality show is titled "Tashera Simmons....Life After X" and will give a firsthand account of how their family is coping with the rapper's legal and drug problems and how they "cope with a husband and a father that has let them down over and over again."

No further details have been revealed as of now.

Lil Kim Lets The Dog Out, Shocks Fans With Surprise DMX Performance [Video]

New York rapper Lil Kim shocked fans over the weekend by bringing out recently released rapper DMX during an Arizona concert.

While on-stage, X and Kim performed their 1998 hit, "Money, Power & Respect."

Lil' Kim added some bark to her sting when she brought out surprise guest DMX during her show in Scottsdale, Arizona, over the weekend. X, who was released from jail earlier this month after violating his probation, performed The LOX's "Money, Power, & Respect" with the Queen Bee. "New York is in the motherf#&$ing building!" shouted the Yonkers rapper.

Footage of X recording new music was released online earlier this month.

Here's the first footage of DMX since being released from prison this past Wednesday. X recently served 4 months of a 6 month sentence for probation violation. Let's just hope he can stay sober and get back to the music."

The rapper was freed from behind bars after serving three quarters of a six-month sentence.

DMX is finally out of the dog house. XXLMag.com has learned that the troubled rapper, born Earl Simmons, was freed from an Arizona jail today (July 6). X's criminal defense attorney, Glenn Allen, confirmed with XXL that the Yonkers-bred MC was released after serving four months of a six-month sentence. As previously reported, the Yonkers MC was locked up on March 9 for for five counts of violating his probation, all of which were related to cocaine abuse. The Ruff Ryder was on probation for throwing a food tray at an officer while locked up on drug, theft and animal abuse charges last year.

X was sentenced to six months behind bars after violating the terms of his probation in March.

DMX was just sentenced to six months in jail for violating his probation -- but rehab could save him from doing hard time. DMX admitted to five separate probation violations -- the result of using illegal drugs. During the hearing, a rep from the Pasadena Recovery Center gave the judge a letter from Dr. Drew Pinsky, asking permission to treat X at his facility ... in lieu of jail. The judge seemed open to sending X to the PRC.

Check out DMX & Lil Kim down below:

DMX is back in the studio

DMX Admits To Getting Caught For "Dumb" Crimes, "It Wasn't The Smartest Thing To Do"

Excerpts from an upcoming VH1: Behind the Music special in which DMX addresses his 25-year drug addiction and legal troubles have landed online.

The program is set to premiere next week.

"When you reach a certain level of fame you have limited regard for the law. I wasn't killing people, I wasn't robbing people. So I wasn't doing crimes like that. I was doing dumb shit. It wasn't the smartest thing to do...You don't come to terms with something before you do it. It's only after you've done it that you realize, you know, maybe that wasn't the best thing to do. Sometimes you gotta fall down to know the feeling to get up."

The rapper's biographer, Smokey Fontaine, also speaks on the special about X's fight with drugs.

"The money exacerbated his addictions, absolutely. I mean, that's the sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll story, right? Suddenly the world is your oyster."

X will be one of seven artists featured on the program.

VH1's "Behind The Music" returns with seven new episodes. Narrated by Jim Forbes, the series gives viewers an inside look into the personal and professional lives of DMX, Christina Aguilera, Eve, Courtney Love, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lopez and Usher. Beginning on Monday, June 7 at 8:00 PM* with "Behind The Music: DMX," the series goes full throttle with the stories, footage and music behind some of the most interesting and talented individuals in the music industry today.

Additional details on X's episode have been released on the Internet.

"Behind The Music: DMX" will trace the multi-platinum rapper's journey from his rough childhood where violent beatings from his mother led to a life of crime and jail time, to becoming one of the most successful hip hop artists of today. Viewers will get an in-depth look at DMX's battle to the top of the music charts, becoming the first hip-hop artist to have five consecutive records debut at number one and crossing over into a lucrative movie career. For the first time on camera, DMX comes clean about his criminal record, love life and his 25 year-long struggle with drug addiction. Candid interviews with his family, ex-wife, and hip hop luminaries Lyor Cohen, Irv Gotti, Swizz Beatz and Eve contribute to this in-depth profile of an incredibly gifted yet troubled artist.

DMX's "Behind the Music" episode will air Monday, June 7 at 8 PM EST.

Check out some past DMX footage down below: