: Produced by Tuneheadz, this lead single became an instant street classic. Its booming production and DMX’s relentless energy proved he hadn't lost his edge.

The Dog’s Final Apex: A Look Back at DMX’s Grand Champ Released in September 2003, Grand Champ serves as a pivotal moment in hip-hop history, marking the conclusion of one of the most dominant five-album runs in the genre. As DMX’s fifth consecutive studio album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200, it solidified his status as a "Grand Champ" before his first brief retirement from the industry. The Context of a Legend

: A departure from the aggression, this track offered a melodic, somber look at the artist's internal struggles, sampling Irma Thomas’s "It’s Raining."

The album is a sprawling 24-track odyssey that balances hyper-aggressive anthems with the spiritual introspection DMX was known for.

Grand Champ wasn't just an album; it was a victory lap. It captured X at a crossroads—still capable of terrifying intensity but weary of the industry's demands. Decades later, it remains a testament to an artist who never compromised his roar for the charts.

: A Swizz Beatz-produced club banger that showcased the undeniable chemistry between the MC and his longtime producer.

Though some critics at the time felt the album was slightly overstuffed at over 70 minutes, its commercial success was undeniable. It made DMX the only artist in history (at that time) to have his first five albums debut at the top spot.