YONKERS: DMX was raised in Yonkers and experienced a turbulent upbringing.

He claimed his dad was absent and that his mom was abusive, which resulted in him shuffling in and out of group homes.

As a homeless teenager, he would roam the streets, where he’d befriend stray dogs.

DMX said that he found unconditional love in them and eventually grew to like dogs more than people.

“If people were like dogs, the world would be a much better place,” DMX later said.

“Dogs only want to eat. They don’t want their food and their territory invaded. Other than that, they leave you alone. That’s life. Eat, sleep, do what you’ve got to do.”

DMX continued, “Your dog will die for you. You can beat your dog and your dog will see you in a predicament where you’re about to lose your life and your dog will be right there for you. That’s how dogs get down, unconditional love. Humans are not really capable of unconditional love.”

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