Is DMX A-List?
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No — DMX is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1999
Chart-Topping Success
Lost A-list status in 2008
Dropped to C tier — Legal Issues and Decline
Ranking Timeline
1998C$0.1M
It's Dark and Hell Is Hot
Debut album is released to critical acclaim.
1999A▲▲$2M+$1.9M
Chart-Topping Success
Second album solidifies his place in hip-hop.
2001A$5M+$3M
Acting Career Begins
DMX begins his acting career.
2008C▼▼$2M-$3M
Legal Issues and Decline
Legal issues take toll.
2019D▼$1M-$1M
Comeback Attempt
DMX attempts comeback.
2021C▲$1M
DMX Passes Away
DMX passes away.
2026C$1M
Continued Hip-Hop Legacy
DMX remains impactful.
Last updated: February 21, 2026