Ruff Ryders

Ruff Ryders was a musical collective and an entertainment company headed by brothers Darrin “Dee” Dean and Joaquin “Waah” Dean. Mostly backed by the sounds of producer Swizz Beatz, multi-platinum rappers such as DMX, Eve and The Lox made an indelible mark on hip hop around the turn of the millennium. Aside from the solo releases from affiliated artists, Ruff Ryders released the popular Ryde or Die compilation series (three volumes from 1999 to 2005), which showcased their impressive roster. 
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Swizz Beatz @therealswizzz

Production maestro Swizz Beatz came out to show support for Ruff Ryder's first lady Eve at the release party for her new album, Lip Lock. #LipLock (Photo: Swizz Beatz via Instagram)

Eve Releases Lip Lock at the "Perfect Time"

Eve says fans response to new album will be, “Damn, that’s my girl!”

DMX Flips Out During Episode of Iyanla Fix My Life

The troubled rap star has volatile exchange with the show’s host.

Styles P: November 28

The Ruff Ryders rapper turns 38. (Photo: Shareif Ziyadat/FilmMagic)

The Dean Brothers and Ruff Ryders Indy

After their Ruff Ryders imprint — home to Eve, the Lox, DMX and more in its glory days — disbanded a few years ago, Darrin "Dee" Dean and Joaquin "Waah" Dean launched Ryff Ryders Indy, which features Mook and Lil' Waah. Some of the label's old-hea...

All In A Days Work

Eve's poses for our camera just before spitting a red hot 16 for the Ruff Ryder cypher. (Photo: Derek Reed / Picture Group / BET)
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