DMX‘s ex-wife, Tashera Simmons, is speaking out following their son, Xavier Simmons’s, remarks about being the rapper’s “original family” during a recent street renaming ceremony.
DMX’s Ex-Wife Speaks Out Following Their Son’s Remarks About Being The Rapper’s “Original Family”
According to TheGrio, on Friday, June 12, officials in Yonkers renamed the intersection of School Street and Brook Street “Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons Way.” Per the outlet, the ceremony included two of Ruff Ryfers co-founders, DMX’ family, and fans.
During the unveiling, speeches from the late rapper’s family members were shared. Desiree Lindstrom, DMX’s fiance and mother of his youngest son, took the stage, asserting herself as one of the members of his estate. However, when Xavier Simmons’ DMX’s eldest son took the stage, things appeared to take a turn. While on stage, Xavier stated that the ceremony couldn’t close without hearing from his dad’s “original entire family.”
Per the outlet, Xavier even chastised Lindstrom, for behaving “dishonorably.” Specifically, Xavier alleged Lindstrom excluded the rapper’s children and ex-wife, Tashera, from festivities.
The remarks apparently led to Xavier’s mic being cut off. Ultimately, Tashera appeared to weigh in on what went down, seemingly calling Lindstrom a “devil.”
Social Media Weighs In On “Original Family” Remarks & DMX’s Ex-Wife
Social media users entered TSR’s comment section with reactions to Xavier Simmons and Tashera Simmons’ remarks about his “original family” and Desiree Lindstrom.
Instagram user @_stillthe1 wrote, “ANYBODY thats a real DMX fan knows that his first wife and family put in the work and endured the pain with him during his career. That was very sad to see”
While Instagram user @shezurstruly added, “Tashera was the ONLY women I remember being a part of DMXs life and story from the start!!! ”
Instagram user @theshadiesttee wrote, “When a son don’t play about his mother…”
While Instagram user @keythedon_ added, “Yall cut that off cause it was getting REAL”
Instagram user @tashiylah wrote, “Her mentioning his estate showed her character and the son was not wrong. ”
While Instagram user @_chokhilate added, “They turned his Mic off & he kept going I thought he was gone bark like his pops! He meant all that ”
Instagram user @_brownskinned_love wrote, “YOU CAN NEVER MENTION EARL SIMMONS WITHOUT THEEEE ONE AND ONLY @tasherasimmons !!!!!! NEVER!!!!!!!”
While Instagram user @sugarmygritz added, “To cut his mic was distasteful , glad he has a powerful voice like his dad STILL HEARDM”
Instagram user @ron_lyrix wrote, “Its her story too!! She dealt with that man majority of his life and career. She deserves to be recognized”
While Instagram user @_suckafreesi added, “Real New Yorkers know Tashera was always the foundation. Good terms or bad terms the city of Yonkers needs to check in with her on anything relating to X, respectfully”
Instagram user @__its__her wrote, “His son isnt wrong. How tf can you have something in his fathers honor and not include ALL of his kids? Tashera had enough respect to include the fianc and her son when she spoke at X funeral though. The fianc was wrong”
While Instagram user @beyondbeaut_001 added, “She didnt have to mention anything about the estate that was tacky.”
Instagram user @miracle19832025 wrote, “I still cant understand how a fiance is over his estate”
Late Rapper’s Youngest Son Made Headlines Years Before His Son’s Present Remarks
Before DMX’s oldest son made headlines, his youngest son was making headlines. As The Shade Room previously reported, in December 2023, Exodus Simmons made headlines when when Lindstrom took to Instagram to share a clip of him playing his father’s song, ‘X Gon’ Give It To Ya,’ on the piano.
“Happy Birthday Earl! Thinking of you always, but especially today. You was New York!!! Exodus tribute to you! (X gonna give it to ya) We love you baby! #ForeverX,” Lindstrom had captioned the heartwarming clip at the time.
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