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DMX—“Ruff Ryder’s Anthem”

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About the episode

Rob explores the spiritual genius of the late rapper DMX. He observes X’s power of prayer, recounts the rapper’s destructive childhood, and tells the tale of how the breakout hit “Ruff Ryder’s Anthem” came to be.

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Shea Serrano

Producer: Justin Sayles

Associate Producer: Lani Renaldo