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DMX Arrested

Written by PETA

Posted 05-12-2008

DMX's album art leaves little doubt as to where he stands on cruelty to pit bulls

Rapper DMX, who apparently thinks cruelty to animals makes him seem tough, was arrested on Friday, after being indicted on felony drug possession and animal cruelty charges, reportedly associated with dogfighting.

The indictment came after reports that dogs were being abused on his property in August led authorities to search his home, where they seized 12 pit bulls and found the bodies of three others buried on his property. I can't say that I'm all that shocked about this arrest, given that DMX has used his music to glorify dogfighting in songs like "Dog Match", where he talks about how his dogs "love to fight" (which is eerily reminiscent of all those folks who've been claiming that horses "love to race" in the wake of Eight Belles' death at the Kentucky Derby).

We've contacted the prosecutor in this case asking him to ensure that, if DMX is convicted, he's given the maximum jail sentence, a ban on owning animals, and mandatory psychiatric counseling. I'll keep you posted.

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Recent Comments

Krystal Chapman commented:

Sep 30, 2008 7:46 AM

I think that he should not even be alive anymore because of what he did to the dog. He should not even have any pets anymore due to it. I hate people who are cruel to animals.
sasan commented:

Sep 3, 2008 10:15 AM

and sorry...cruelty to animals makes him think he's tough?...are you serious?...i chuckled when i read that
Maryna commented:

Jun 4, 2008 4:03 PM

lock him up!! What kind of dirt bag gets pleasure out of watching animals rip eachother apart! MONSTERS!!!
lynda downie commented:

May 17, 2008 11:28 PM

Or a very poor man either.
Annalena commented:

May 14, 2008 7:57 PM

Hello Maya. I agree with you to some extent.Howeverif we stopped the breeding of pitbulls men like this would simply turn to another powerful breed. Pitbulls have a natural inclination to human contact though they sometimes have dog agression. This is no excuse for violence because a proper guardian would socialize their companion.I know many pitbulls who are honestly some of the most gentle dogs I know.I have been attackd by various dog breeds from beagles to lab crosses.Pitbulls deserve consideration like the said Tyke with cropped ears I mentioned. I do not believe in letting the breed die out though this is much better than instant bans that hurt those who truly love their dogs. I think that it is somewhat of a bandaid solution. It is also unfair to those that are truly dedicated to their dogs.There are many lesser known breeds who are naturally much more agressive than pit bulls.The guardian breeds of the middle eastern area for example.Brian I am imperfect. I recognize my faults and try to forgive others but I have my limits. I am not all forgiving but I do have mercy for those willing to change. There are no excuses for a very rich man to torment other living beings.
Maya, CVT commented:

May 14, 2008 2:49 PM

Hi Brian thank you for considering my comment. I would LOVE to see a ban on breeding pitbulls. However I worked with about 3000 dogs at the MSPCA shelter many of them pitbulls. If trained correctly these dogs aren't any worse than many other large dogs. Pitbulls do have extreme jaw power so they can injure people more. It's a real problem what to do with the thosands of unwanted pitbulls. We need to give them to the few folks responsible enough to keep them from harming others and let the breed die out.
brian commented:

May 14, 2008 1:50 PM

I'll admit i'm not very knowledgeable about pitbull terriors but am i wrong in saying that it is arguable that they are dangerous to people and other dogs. The are banned in the UK and Ireland and some parts of Europe. Owning or breeding them will result in a custodial sentencing. So in all fairness it is what they do. They are born dangerous dogs regardless of upbringing. the european supranational government seems to think so anyway. but of course i see what you are saying dog fighting is dispicable
Maya, CVT commented:

May 14, 2008 12:12 PM

Sorry to comment twice. Brian I totally agree with you we should never count any person out of our prayers. Plus which in this country it's innocent until proven guilty!! Having said that there is no excuse for fighting dogs. Forget about DMX for the moment let's just discuss dog fighting. No dog on this Earth is LESS worthy of protection than any of us. I'm not saying animals take priority over people just that killing or injuring a dog is just as terrible as doing the same to a human being. Loving a dog and caring for it are two different things!! A real guardian does not EVER let their dog get injured MUCH LESS stand there and watch the dog get chewed up!! If my cats fight I am there to stop it every time. I won't allow so much as a scratch on my cats because I am a responsible cat guardian. Anyone can "love" their dog. But if they set their dogs up to have a bloody fight they belong in jail.
Maya, CVT commented:

May 14, 2008 11:19 AM

Jodi Well said you're a very cool woman for taking the time to write to your government. I don't know where you're from but in Canada at least the government needs to step up. We can all scream poverty for the folks in Newfoundland but if Harper et al weren't such incompetent buffoons they would fix this situation. And Annalena is right a real man does not need fighting dogs to feel masculine. Being a man means getting a real job and earning your living the hard way like the rest of us have to!!!!!
brian commented:

May 14, 2008 10:52 AM

Nobody is beyond prayer. You need to stop being so narrow minded. An animal is a beautiful thing but should never take priority over a human being. I'm not justifying the act he committed I am simply asking people to stop pretending to be so righteous. There is no evidence to even prove it. I read his autobiography and it says he grew up with a pitbull he named 'Boomer' he loved it so much that he tatooed it on his back. So any rational being can conclude that this was not an action committed out of hate if he even did it but rather carelessness or other reasons. Therefore it is unfair to call him a bad person. There is news circulating around the internet that DMX hired someone to look after the dogs and he was devastated when he heard the news. Does nobody relise that he is known as 'The Dog?!?'. He is so passionate about dogs he uses anologies about them and cross references their characteristics to his own life. Do some research before you accuse!

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