Here We Go Again - DMX Arrested At JFK

Is it wrong that when Gothamist heard that rapper DMX was arrested for an attempted carjacking at JFK Airport's car park, we found it less shocking and more, "Oh, that sounds like DMX"? We're not trying to excuse DMX's unlawful behavior, but it sounds like another entry into "Stupid Things Celebrities Do" (like Winona's shoplifting, Courtney's craziness, Whitney's pot-at-the-airport, Bennifer, Liza and David...). At 8PM last night, DMX and a friend arguing with a man whose car they were trying to steal when Port Authority police arrived. Teaneck resident DMX, aka Earl Simmons, and Jackie Hudgins were arrested for attempted robbery, criminal mischief, and criminal impersonation - yes, they tried to "pass themselves off" as FBI agents to cops. Hey, was DMX thinking he was in one of his movies?

The Daily News spotted "a man in his late 20s wearing baggy pants and lots of bling bling" at the airport police station who was there to bail DMX out; apparently DMX and friends were supposed to go Switzerland. DMX and Hudgins will be handed over the Queens' D.A. today.

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By Jen Chung in Arts and Events on June 25, 2004 9:12 AM

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hypnotic

r.i.p boomer

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h.diddy

a friend of a friend once told me that he knew the d.a. up north of manhattan a bit and that DMX had a habit of getting himself arrested for publicity's sake. he would do things like walk up to a cop and push him, or call him names. if any of this is true, you should consider yourselves hoodwinked.

-h

Paydro

Hmm. I hear DMX was up for a role in the new grand theft auto game. Must be studying for character.

Pato

This smacks of self-promotion to me. Gotta keep the street cred.

DMX needs a Maltese

Earl from Teaneck, much like Britney from Lousiana, needs to spend some quality time with nice, clean-loving kids. Less time with crooks and dealers and more time wtih a good hearty PB&J sandwich and a tall glass of milk.