50 Cent and Jadakiss’ ‘Becoming DMX’ Podcast Is Still Set for Summer 2026

A new narrative podcast exploring the life and legacy of DMX remains scheduled to arrive during summer 2026, bringing together two major New York hip-hop figures with deep connections to the late rapper’s story.

Officially titled Look Thru My Eyes: Becoming DMX, the multi-episode series will be hosted by Yonkers native Jadakiss and executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.

New promotional artwork describes the podcast as going “beyond the music” and “before the legend,” presenting the project as the testimony of Earl Simmons—not simply another retelling of DMX’s commercial success.

The Estate of Earl Simmons has formally expressed its support for the production, which is being developed by iHeartPodcasts, G-Unit Audio, Narratively, Blue Light Media and 1982 Media in association with Workhouse Media.

Has the Becoming DMX podcast been released?

As of July 22, no episode, official trailer or exact premiere date has been announced.

The project was initially announced in January with a planned June launch. A subsequent estate-supported promotional campaign changed the release language to the broader “Summer 2026,” indicating that listeners should expect the series later in the summer.

The new artwork lists Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube among its destinations. The original announcement also stated that it would be distributed through iHeartRadio and wherever podcasts are heard.

The absence of a firm release date means reports should avoid saying that the podcast is currently available. At present, it remains an upcoming summer release.

What will Becoming DMX cover?

Rather than beginning with DMX as an established superstar, the podcast will return to the years when Earl Simmons was still developing his identity in Yonkers, New York.

The series is expected to examine his childhood, survival, early battles, artistic development and eventual emergence as one of hip-hop’s most commanding performers. Family members, childhood friends, collaborators, rivals and other people who witnessed his journey are expected to provide firsthand accounts.

According to the official announcement, its themes will include:

• DMX’s childhood and formative experiences
• His early years as a rapper in Yonkers
• Faith, addiction and survival
• The development of his unmistakable performance style
• His relationships with family, friends and musical collaborators
• The experiences that shaped Earl Simmons before international fame

The production’s Yonkers foundation is strengthened by executive producers Bruce Miller and Justin Baez, both of whom have personal connections to DMX’s hometown and family.

Why Jadakiss is an important choice

Jadakiss brings more than celebrity recognition to the series.

Like DMX, he came from Yonkers and rose through the Ruff Ryders movement. Their relationship gives Jadakiss cultural and geographical proximity to the story that an outside narrator could not easily reproduce.

His involvement also creates the possibility of a more intimate presentation—one grounded in the environment that shaped DMX before his breakthrough albums transformed him into a global star.

The promotional poster describes Jadakiss as the narrator, while the official production announcement identifies him as the host.

50 Cent says DMX’s story was bigger than music

In announcing the podcast, 50 Cent emphasized the human experiences beneath DMX’s public image.

“DMX’s story is bigger than the music—it’s about survival, faith, pain, and purpose,” Jackson said. He explained that the series would allow audiences to understand where DMX came from through people who experienced those formative years beside him. Read the official iHeartMedia announcement.

The podcast is also intended to become the first season of a larger anthology exploring the origin stories of other influential recording artists.

DMX’s Yonkers legacy continues

The timing of Becoming DMX coincides with renewed recognition of the rapper in his hometown.

In May, a Yonkers intersection near the Calcagno Homes community where he grew up was designated Earl “DMX” Simmons Way. The honor further established his place in the history of both Yonkers and New York hip-hop. Pitchfork reported on the Yonkers street designation.

The podcast now has the opportunity to connect that public legacy to the more personal story of Earl Simmons—the child, survivor and developing artist who existed before the platinum albums, arena performances and motion-picture career.

What happens next?

The next significant update should be one of four things: an exact premiere date, an official trailer, a podcast subscription page or the announcement of its first episode.

Until then, Look Thru My Eyes: Becoming DMX remains scheduled for summer 2026, with the support of DMX’s estate and a creative team led by Jadakiss, 50 Cent and several storytellers connected to Yonkers.

For admirers of DMX, its most important promise is contained in the project’s own tagline:

“The origin. The struggle. The spirit.”