A new DMX posthumous single has dropped! The track is titled “Bring Out The Worst” and features Joyner Lucas.
On the heels of the 27th anniversary of his groundbreaking debut album It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot (released 5.19.98), the legendary and unmistakable voice of DMX returns with a powerful new posthumous single: “Bring Out The Worst” featuring acclaimed rapper Joyner Lucas. The track is available now on all digital streaming platforms via DNA Music Group / Hitmaker Distro.
Certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA, It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot was a cultural shift—ushering in a new level of gritty realism and spiritual urgency to East Coast hip-hop. Now, with “Bring Out The Worst,” fans are once again reminded why DMX’s presence remains so vital to the rap landscape. Raw, unfiltered, and emotionally charged, the single captures the same uncompromising spirit that catapulted X to icon status.
Joining DMX on the track is Joyner Lucas, whose own lyrical ferocity and storytelling prowess make him a worthy collaborator. Together, they deliver a high-voltage performance that bridges generations of hip-hop while paying homage to X’s relentless energy and unapologetic truth.
“Bring Out The Worst” also marks the first release from the upcoming DMX Features project—a posthumous collection of never-before-heard collaborations with some of the biggest names in the game. Set to drop later this summer, the project will serve as a celebration of DMX’s legacy, reminding the world of the man who roared through five consecutive #1 albums and left an indelible mark on music and culture.
For longtime fans and new listeners alike, “Bring Out The Worst” is more than just a single—it’s a resurrection of the intensity and heart that made DMX a once-in-a-generation voice.
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