DMX has reportedly been accused of failing to return a $6,000 advance when he canceled his Alabama Pride mixed martial arts match which was scheduled later this month.

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New reports suggest rapper DMX has withdrawn himself from an upcoming celebrity boxing match next month against fighter Eric Martinez.

Unnamed sources have shared mixed reasons to why X allegedly decided to not participate in the fight.

One source said DMX pulled out of the fight because his safety could not be guaranteed, while another claimed that the rapper backed out because Thunder Promotions refused his request to “fix” the fight. Sources stated that Thunder Promotions may pursue legal action against DMX. In the meantime another, a variety of popular rappers have been contacted to stand up to Eric Martinez during the fight and that a replacement for DMX could be announced as early as next week. (All Hip Hop)

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DMX has confirmed recent reports that he will be heading to the ring this holiday season to participate in the upcoming Alabama Pride martial arts match-up against fighter Eric Martinez.

According to X, he feels no pressure or need to physically prepare for the event.

“We got a phone call asking if I wanted to participate in it,” X said about how the opportunity presented itself. “I’m just gonna walk in as it is man, you know what I mean? It wouldn’t be fair if I trained. I think it’s three two-minute rounds…[My opponent] is shorter than me and I think he weighs a little more than me. I’m 175, six feet. I got a little build on me, you know what I’m saying? I’ve seen him, yeah I’ve seen him. He’s a nice guy — when I agreed to it, I didn’t know it was gonna be him…I’m going to pick one of my own songs [to walk out with.] ‘What’s My Name.’ I’m in the studio everyday banging joints out — I got the pens and the paper. [New album] hopefully first quarter.” (106.7 The Fan)

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Rapper DMX is really trying to make a comeback after being released from jail back in May following a string of arrests over the past two years.

While he’s continuing to work on new music, his most recent attempt to get back into the spotlight is by entering the world of mixed martial arts (MMA).

The rapper is set to fight in an upcoming bout in December against a member of his management team, as a part of an event being put on by Thunder Promotions in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Is the Dog really back? That’s the word according to DMX. The booming, barking MC has made headlines for all the wrong reasons during the past few years, but after serving time in an Arizona jail, X has been nothing short of a model citizen.

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Rapper Earl “DMX” Simmons has reportedly dodged jail time today (June after appearing in a court for felony attempted assault earlier this year while in an Arizona prison.

While not serving any time behind bars, X will still be accountable for probation and fees.

A judge has decided not to send the oft-troubled rapper to jail after he pled guilty to felony attempted aggravated assault a few weeks back. X was accused of verbally threatening guards at Tent City back in February. Instead, he got 18 months probation, fees and fines, and credit for time served. (TMZ)

X previously pleaded guilty late last month to the incident.

Sherif Joe Arpaio says Simmons became upset Sunday after being told he could not have a meal he took from a serving tray. Arpaio says Simmons then threw the tray and its contents at an officer, who wasn’t injured. Simmons has been on a bread and water diet as punishment for an earlier jail violation. (Associated Press)

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Incarcerated rapper Earl “DMX” Simmons has been ordered to pay $240,000 in damages for a 2004 roadside assault against a man at JFK International airport in New York.

After a three-day trial, X was also charged with causing damages to the victim’s family.

The jury also found the rapper liable for causing emotional distress to the man’s mother and his 12-year-old daughter. The victim, Sergei Priporin, who had his mother and daughter in the vehicle, said Simmons then assaulted him and tried to pull him out of the vehicle by claiming to be an FBI agent. Simmons was arrested by Port Authority police after crashing through an exit gate while fleeing the scene. He later pleaded guilty to criminal charges in the case. (Lower Hudson News)

Originally sued for $4 million, X’s attorney Richard Corde had the damages lowered and backed his client.

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