

Mayweather’s tax bill is estimated at over $22 million, which should be covered by the $100 million payout he is expected to receive from the fight. This story comes in the wake of other high-profile tax cases, such as Spanish soccer stars and boxing star Floyd Mayweather, who allegedly asked the IRS for a hold on taxes due until he competes in the much anticipated bout with Connor McGregor in August. It is estimated the income he hid during that time period is in excess of $2 million. The report even declares he refused to appear on “Celebrity Couples Therapy” until he was issued a check with no IRS withholdings.ĭMX’s attorney was quoted as saying his client had been charged “over the failure of others to do what hired them to do.” Simmons has pleaded not guilty to the charges. The latest in a string of celebrities in trouble with tax authorities is none other than rapper DMX, known for his 2003 hit “X Gon’ Give it to Ya.” DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, is charged with attempting to evade taxes by setting up accounts in different names, avoiding his personal checking accounts, and paying for and receiving services largely in cash. His last album, “Undisputed," was released in 2012.IRS gon’ give it to ya. His life and legacy was celebrated at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, where Kanye West, Nas, Busta Rhymes and members of DMX's Ruff Ryders collective - Swizz Beatz, Eve, The Lox - attended and spoke highly of the rapper. His hits include “Get at Me Dog,” “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem," “Party Up (Up in Here)" and “X Gon’ Give It to Ya."ĭMX, whose birth name was Earl Simmons, died last month at age 50. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 albums chart. The Grammy-nominated performer's first five albums all debuted at No.

The posthumous album will be released on Def Jam, where DMX released most of his albums and made music history. This album, X couldn’t wait for his fans all around the world to hear and show just how much he valued each and every single person that has supported him unconditionally," Swizz Beatz said in a statement. Most of all, he was generous with his giving and loved his fans beyond measure. He lived his life dedicated to his family and music.

“My brother X was one of the most pure and rare souls I’ve ever met.
