- Tacoma Simmons is one of four children born to late New York-based rapper DMX and Tashera Simmons
- He is one of the co-administrators of his later father’s estate after DMX died without leaving a will
- His older brother Xavier Simmons is also pursuing a career in music, but away from rap
Tacoma Simmons is the second son of late American rapper and actor Earl Simmons popularly known as DMX and Tashera Simmons, a producer, and author. Besides being the son of the legendary rap icon, he makes beats.
His father whose music career began in the early 90s has released 8 studio albums including It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot (1998), Grand Champ (2003), and Exodus (2021), and sold over 74 million records globally. In addition, he has appearances in films such as Belly (1998), Romeo Must Die (2000), and Last Hour (2008).
while his mother is a philanthropist, producer, author, and public speaker. She is the founder of Freedom of Truth, where she runs a podcast on the stories of interesting people around the world. Moreover, she appeared in the 2013 TV series Starter Wives Confidential.
Background OF Tacoma Simmons
DMX’s second son was born on 27th August 1999 in Mount Kisco, New York. 3 months after his birth, his father released his second studio album And Then There Was X. The album went on to become his best-selling album with the hit single Party Up (Up in Here). Moreover, it was later certified 5x multi-platinum and even earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Album in 2001.
The 25 year-old reportedly has 17 siblings. 3 out of the number are from his mother Tashera Simmons, while the rest came from his father’s relationships and affairs with other women.
Tashera Simmons Is A Mother And More
Tashera Simmons born on 10th April 1971 is many things besides being the ex-wife of later legendary rapper, DMX. According to her LinkedIn profile, she is a public speaker and entrepreneur whose experiences and testimonies have inspired people over the years. She encourages people mentally, emotionally, and spiritually through her story.
She is the founder of Freedom of Truth, a foundation founded in February 2010 to serve as an inspiration to women globally. The goal of the foundation is to look for families that need financial help and support and to provide the same.
Besides, she has featured in some TV series including TLC’s The Starter Wives (2013-2014), The Oprah Winfrey Network’s Iyania: Fix My Life (2013), VH1’s Couples Therapy (2012), E! Network’s Rapper Wives (2009), BET’s Soul Of A Man (2006-2007), and Trippin (2005). She was a co-producer alongside DMX in the 2004 crime thriller Never Die Alone.
The 54 year-old is the first of 8 children born to her parents who were said to have abandoned them in 1985. Consequently, she had to start taking care of her younger ones.
Unfortunately, she couldn’t continue with her education, so she left high school in 11th grade.
Tashera first met DMX when she was 11 and started dating him at 18. dating. She married him when was 28 in 1999. She filed for divorce in 2012 and it was finalized in 2014.
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These Are His Siblings
Tacoma’s father is purported to have fathered 17 children with 11 different women. When his parents got married, they welcomed him alongside his 3 siblings; Xavier Simmons, Sean Simmons, and Praise Mary Ella. Therefore, the remaining 13 came from the women.
Xavier Simmons
He is the first and oldest son of DMX and Tashera. He was born on 16th December 1992. Tacoma’s older brother has an interest in music just like his late father, but he isn’t into rap. His music is introspective, mostly acoustic and sung, not rapped.
Some of his include, Famous Forever, Echoes, Storming Normandy, A Color In The Canvas, and Light Show. Since his father’s demise, he became one of the co-administrators of DMX estate. He is 32 years old.
Sean Simmons
Sean is the third child of Earl Simmons well-known as DMX and Tashera Simmons. He is the younger of Tacoma, born on 10th June 2002. He is currently 22 years old.
Parise Marry Ellas Simmons
Praise is the 4th child and 1st daughter of DMX and Tashera Simmons. She was born on 18th April 2005. She is currently 20 years old. Moreover, she is not a co-administrator of her late father’s estate.
Other Half Siblings
Besides Xavier, Sean, and Praise, Tacoma has 13 siblings from his father’s relationship with other women. They include; Sasha Simmons, Sonovah Junior, Aaliyah Simmons, Exodus Simmons, and twins, Aidyn and K’ydn Simmons among others.
Sasha is the product of an affair between his father and Patricia Trejo. She was born in 2002, the same year Sean Simmons was born.
In 2004, DMX reportedly fathered a son Javon Wayne Simmons with Monique Wayne, however, he didn’t accept responsibility until he was sued by Monique for defamation and child support. Later on, he was asked by the court to her $1.5 million, however, the judgment was reportedly set aside by a Judge in May 2008.
His father’s relationship with a Cuban model, Yadira Borrego produced 2 children, Z’riyah and Emmanuel Simmons.
Between 2009 and 2011, the late rapper welcomed 2 children with 2 different women. They are Sonovah Junior born in 2009, and Aaliyah born in 2011. Aaliyah was named after the singer Aaliyah who died at 22 in a plane crash in the Bahamas on 25th August 2001.
On 16th August 2016, his father and Desiree Lindstrom welcomed a son named Exodus Simmons. 3 years later, he had twins, Aidyn and K’ydn on 5th December 2019 with Pebbles Junell.
Others include Jada Oden Simmons born in 2002 and Michelle Walton Simmons.
Here Are 5 Quick Facts About Him
1. His Father Died Of A Cocaine-Induced Heart Attack
Tacoma’s father died at 50 on 9th April 2021 after suffering a heart attack at his home in New York. A week before his passing, the rapper was rushed to White Plains Hospital, New York where he was said to be in a critical condition.
According to the Westchester County Medical Examiner’s office, he died from a cocaine-induced heart attack. Moreover, he has been heavily involved with drugs since he was 14.
2. He Petitioned To Be An Administrator Of His Later Father’s Estate
DMX died without leaving behind a will, reports say. This development created some kind of tension among his children about who would be the administrator over the later rapper’s estate.
Desiree Lindstrom who was DMX’s fiancee and mother of his son Exodus asked the court to legally declare her as the rapper’s “common-law wife”, but her application was thrown out by a judge.
Tacoma together with his 2 brothers, Xavier and Sean have petitioned to be administrators. However, his half-siblings Shasha and Jada have also applied.
DMX is not the first artist to die without leaving a will as there are several others. Some of them include; Aretha Franklin, Prince, Kurt Cobin, Amy Winehouse, Jimi Hendrix, and Bob Marley.
3. His Mother Wrote A Book About Their Divorce In 2013
A year after filing for divorce, Tashera wrote a book titled You Think You Know, You Have No Idea. The book presents the details of her life, how her parents’ marriage died, including her marriage and divorce to the later rapper. It is an attempt to give her side of the story.
4. Where Is He Now?
He is currently residing in Mount Kisco, New York with his mother and siblings. He attended Fox Lane High School in Bedford, New York. Since his high school graduation, he hasn’t revealed details regarding where he is furthering his education.
5. He Is Almost As Tall As His Late Father
Tacoma is 5ft 9in (1.75m) and his body weight is 63kg (140lbs). While his later father is 5ft 11in (1.78m) and his body weight is 81kg (178lbs).
