by the RIAA, having sold over five million copies in the U.S. alone, making it DMX's best-selling album. Record-Breaking Run : DMX became the first artist in history to have their first five albums debut at #1

The impact of "And Then There Was X" on hip-hop is undeniable. The album's fusion of rap, rock, and R&B influences helped shape the sound of early 2000s hip-hop. DMX's innovative style and lyrics paved the way for future artists, such as Eminem and Kendrick Lamar, who have cited DMX as an inspiration.