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DMX’s “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” Reaches #1 On US iTunes Song Sales Chart Following Passing; “Party Up” Top 5 (Update)

The late rapper also has ample representation on the album chart.

Update: Following news of DMX’s passing, the iconic artist’s music is soaring up the US iTunes song and album charts.

As of press time at 5:45PM ET, his “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” is #1 on the all-genre song sales listing. “Party Up” is #4, and “X Gon’ Give It To Ya” is #7.

The late DMX also holds four Top 10 spots on the album chart: “The Best Of DMX” (#2), “It’s Dark And Hell Is Hot” (#3), “Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood” (#7), and “…And Then There Was X” (#9).
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Following news of the iconic hip-hop artist’s passing, fans are reacquainting themselves with DMX’s discography.

Numerous recordings are, accordingly, climbing the US iTunes song and album sales charts.

DMX’s “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” is #5 on the all-genre chart as of press time at 3:45PM ET Friday. “Party Up” (#6) and “X Gon’ Give It To Ya” (#8) also hold Top 10 positions as of press time.

DMX meanwhile holds four Top 10 positions on the album sales chart; “The Best Of DMX” (#2), “It’s Dark And Hell Is Hot” (#3), “Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood” (#8), and “…And Then There Was X” (#10) are all charting prominently on the platform.

DMX died on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the age of 50.

Brian Cantor

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