DMX on raps on charges
2008-07-25 14:46
Phoenix - Musician DMX rapped for reporters outside a Phoenix courtroom after pleading not guilty to felony charges of theft and identity theft on Thursday. Then he plugged his new album.
DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, rapped, "If you ever fall down, get back up," when asked for comment by reporters following the hearing.
Authorities say the 37-year-old gave the name "Troy Jones" and an incorrect Social Security identification number to an area hospital in April to avoid paying R57 000 in medical expenses.
The theft and identity theft charges in that case come after months of trouble for the rapper. Simmons already faces multiple charges of drug possession and cruelty to animals.
He is due in court on August 12 for a conference relating to those charges.
- AP