Court: Rapper DMX sentenced to prison for 1 year
Rapper Earl Simmons, also known as DMX
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Posted: 12/16/2010
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By: Associated Press
PHOENIX - The rapper known as DMX has had his probation revoked and is heading to prison for one year according to the Maricopa County Superior Court.
The court issued the ruling Thursday against the rapper whose real name is Earl Simmons. The court says Simmons admitted violating his probation.
In handing down the year sentence the Superior Court credited Simmons with 113 days served.
Simmons told KSAZ-TV in Phoenix he was kicked out of a drug treatment program because he had a drink at a Scottsdale club during a performance.
Court documents allege Simmons failed to submit to drug testing and drove on a suspended license.
Simmons was placed on probation last year after convictions for attempted aggravated assault for throwing a food tray at a jail guard, and theft for trying to using a fake name to avoid paying a $7,500 hospital bill.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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