Prior to his passing DMX finished his eighth album which was ready for release, so now Swizz Beatz is announcing that Exodus album will arrive on May 28.

“5/28 EXODUS IS COMING [X] THE ALBUM,” Swizz wrote. “My brother X was one of the most pure and rare souls I’ve ever met He lived his life dedicated to his family and music. Most of all, he was generous with his giving and loved his fans beyond measure. This album, X couldn’t wait for his fans all around the world to hear and show just how much he valued each and every single person that has supported him unconditionally.”

DMX signed with Def Jam once again in 2019 after not being with the label since 2003’s Grand Champ. The features on "Exodus" are reported to be Griselda, Pop Smoke, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Usher and Alicia Keys.

The project could also find DMX collaborating with his eight-year-old daughter, Sonovah Hillman Jr., but it’s unknown if she is on Exodus.

Since DMX passed away, The State of New York officially declared DMX’s birthday, December 18, Earl “DMX” Simmons Day.

Senate Resolution 631 was introduced on the NYS Senate floor by Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and sponsored by Senator Jamaal T. Bailey. Senator Bailey delivered his own eulogy.

“In New York we have our own Hip Hop royalty,” Bailey said. “He’s the Earl of Westchester County. He is DMX, he is one of the greatest Hip Hop artists that we will ever know. Phenomenal actor, phenomenal for the culture. Someone who gave us so much in the Hip Hop generation. As a kid whose been raised by Hip Hop. I am grateful not just for the accomplishments that DMX has given, but I’m more happy about the impact that Earl Simmons left on the world. May he rest in peace and may his memory be a blessing.”

Following the death of DMX, many revisited his discography. The surge of posthumous streams was enough to push DMX's "Ruff Ryders Anthem" into the 16th position, of the Billboard Hot 100, thus becoming the highest-charting single of his career. In addition "Party Up" hit the 40th position, and "X Gon Give It To Ya" hit #46, and the album on which they're all gathered The Best Of DMX locked in the #2 spot on the Billboard charts after moving seventy-eight thousand units.

Though X is not here to celebrate the achievement, it still feels right to see "Ruff Ryders Anthem" possibly hit the top spot on the charts. So, lets keep the momentum going. Let's get the anthem to number one.

Right now it's holding it down as the highest-charting song of DMX's career.

DMX tragically passed away, but not before recording new music.

Darrin "Dee" Dean of Ruff Ryders and DMX recorded a new project.

"It's sad that he’s not gonna be here, but the music…This album right here is special," Dean said. "Like you probably never heard no music like you heard on this one that we did right now. This is probably one of his great albums. One of the best. It’s a classic, for sure."

X's last album, Undisputed, dropped in September 2012, but he signed a new deal with Def Jam and had been working with Swizz Beatz. He revealed that the guest roster included Pop Smoke, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Alicia Keys and Usher.

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