The official music video for DMX 's was released in 2003 as the lead single for his fifth studio album, Grand Champ . The "dirty" or explicit version of the video typically includes the full third verse, which is often removed in clean edits. Video & Song Highlights
The music video is unique because it merges two songs; the first half is "Where The Hood At?", while the second half transitions into "A'Yo Kato" , a tribute to DMX's close friend Rudy "Kato" Rangel who was murdered earlier that year.
The video features several high-profile hip-hop figures, including Swizz Beatz , Fat Joe , Busta Rhymes , and Drag-On . dmx_where_the_hood_at_dirty_music_video_hq
You can find the explicit, high-quality version of the video on several platforms: Content Type Official Video (Clean/Standard) Watch on YouTube Exposed Vocals Explicit (Dirty) HQ Version Watch on Exposed Vocals Unearthed Sound Popular HQ Mirror (156M+ views) Watch on YouTube Key Production Facts
It became the last DMX song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 during his lifetime (peaking at #68) and remains one of his most recognized "rallying call" anthems. The official music video for DMX 's was
Filmed in DMX's home neighborhood of Yonkers, New York , featuring the local housing projects.
Produced by the group Tuneheadz , the song samples Albert King's "I'll Play the Blues for You," which was previously used by Big Daddy Kane. Produced by the group Tuneheadz , the song
It showcases DMX and a large crowd in the streets, often riding motorcycles and ATVs, embodying the "Ruff Ryders" aesthetic. Top High-Quality (HQ) Video Sources