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The rapper responds to the 14-charges of tax evasion: “My life is in God’s hands.

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DMX was arrested and charged with 14-counts of tax evasion and allegedly owes the IRS.

The Los Angeles Times reports after Friday’s court hearing the hip hop legend was released after posting $500,000 bail. He later asked his thoughts on the case that could potentially have him spend the next 44-years in federal prison.

It’s allowed me to not be scared of the situation and face it head-on, you know what I’m saying,” the legend told reporters.

DMX pleads not guilty to owing the IRS $1.7 million dollars.

READ: DMX Faces 44-Years In Prison For Tax Evasion

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Source: Los Angeles Times