DMX Pays For Back-To-School Shoes For Family After Running Into Them At The Mall

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He said he just wanted to bless them.

He may have a bit of a rough exterior, but DMX is a do-gooder at heart. The rapper has talked openly about his faith and wanting to live a life of giving back to those who are less fortunate than himself, and unlike others who talk the talk but don't walk the walk, DMX put his money where his mouth is.

DMX, real name Earl Simmons, was reportedly in the state Maine because he was scheduled to perform at Rock Row, but during his time off, he bumped into a woman named Nikki Cutchens. The mother was shopping at the Maine Mall in Portland with her teen daughter, Grace, and the duo were looking for a new pair of back-to-school shoes for Grace when they decided to go inside of the Journey's store. Grace told reporters that she found exactly what she wanted and when they got to the register, the man next to them randomly offered to cover their purchase.

"Technically, they're his shoes," Grace joked. "I just say I have DMX's shoes." When he was asked by Nikki why he would pay for their item, he said because he's blessed to have 15 children of his own, he wanted to bless her family, too. DMX completed the wholesome interaction by taking the time to pose for photos, as well. 


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.