DMX appeared before reporters yesterday at the Television Critics Association Press Tour to promote his new reality show debuting on BET tonight: DMX: Soul of a Man at 9:30 p.m.
DMX’s six-part series will follow him as he relocates from the stress and grit of his New York hometown to the peaceful, open spaces of Carefree, Arizona. Cameras follow the rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, as he encounters life-changing events along the way.
"On Soul of a Man, DMX is more than a rapper, more than a movie star - he's a human being, with tragic flaws, amazing charisma, undeniable talent, humor, love and street toughness," said Reginald Hudlin, BET President of Entertainment. "If you don't know who DMX is, this series shows you why he's a star. If you're a DMX fan, this series shows you a side of the man you've never seen."
Among the footage captured for the series is DMX missing an important recording session for his new album while his producers call incessantly to check on his ETA. Cameras also show his wife Tashera, his road manager Ali, his personal manager Randy and his homeboy Peezy.
"Many networks have wanted to do a show with 'X', but he decided to go with us because we have been able to produce a show that exhibits who he really is," explains Tracey Edmonds, executive producer for Edmonds Entertainment. "One thing you'll notice immediately is how 'X' lets you completely into his world in a way that most artists won't. There is no vanity with him, no pretense, no self-editing; which in turn makes for a very entertaining, water cooler show that the viewers will appreciate."
DMX’s six-part series will follow him as he relocates from the stress and grit of his New York hometown to the peaceful, open spaces of Carefree, Arizona. Cameras follow the rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, as he encounters life-changing events along the way.
"On Soul of a Man, DMX is more than a rapper, more than a movie star - he's a human being, with tragic flaws, amazing charisma, undeniable talent, humor, love and street toughness," said Reginald Hudlin, BET President of Entertainment. "If you don't know who DMX is, this series shows you why he's a star. If you're a DMX fan, this series shows you a side of the man you've never seen."
Among the footage captured for the series is DMX missing an important recording session for his new album while his producers call incessantly to check on his ETA. Cameras also show his wife Tashera, his road manager Ali, his personal manager Randy and his homeboy Peezy.
"Many networks have wanted to do a show with 'X', but he decided to go with us because we have been able to produce a show that exhibits who he really is," explains Tracey Edmonds, executive producer for Edmonds Entertainment. "One thing you'll notice immediately is how 'X' lets you completely into his world in a way that most artists won't. There is no vanity with him, no pretense, no self-editing; which in turn makes for a very entertaining, water cooler show that the viewers will appreciate."
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