Rapper DMX Arrested by the Time He Got to Phoenix

Earl Simmons, better known as DMX, was arrested.

$Rapper DMX is seen in this Wednesday, July 2, 2008 booking photo provided by the Maricopa County Sheriff\'s Office in Phoenix. The rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was arrested Wednesday, July 2, 2008 on outstanding warrants at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Courtesy of the Maricopa County Sheriff\'s Office)$ DMX has been arrested at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on outstanding warrants. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Aaron Douglas says the rapper, 37, was taken into custody Wednesday morning after arriving from Florida. DMX (real name: Earl Simmons) is being held on a $1,075 bond for driving with a suspended license and a $10,000 bond stemming from previous drug charges.

Douglas says DMX had failed to appear in court and warrants were issued. He is expected to appear before a judge late Wednesday. His lawyer in Phoenix, Cameron Morgan, declined TO comment.

The musician/actor has had a recent string of run-ins with the law. He was arrested Friday in Miami on charges of attempting to purchase cocaine and attempting to purchase marijuana.

Way to give rappers a bad name, dude.

Interestingly, country music star Glen Campbell had a song, recorded before Simmons/DMX was born, called “By the Time I get to Phoenix.” It had nothing to do with getting arrested, though. But, five years ago Glen Campbell was arrested — in Phoenix — on drunk driving and hit and run charges.

Clearly, the lesson here is that, if you’re a popular singer who commits crimes involving your vehicle and intoxicating substances, you should stay the hell out of Phoenix.

Source: “DMX arrested in Phoenix on outstanding warrants” (AP)

UPDATE (Allie): The “Many” mugshots of DMX