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DMX: Soul of a Man

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring DMX, Where to watch: BET)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Raw reality show will only interest DMX fans.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Although the show's overall message is that even those who misbehave and have a sordid past can find redemption, DMX's behavior -- he's irresponsible and inconsiderate, and he winds up in jail -- overshadows some of the positive aspects.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    DMX gets angry with his managers and curses them out, but there's no physical violence.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Plenty of bleeped-out cursing; other words, like "bitch," aren't bleeped.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About DMX: Soul of a Man

Parents need to know that the show explores some serious subjects, including suicide. DMX is on a quest to reexamine and improve his life, but his problematic behavior has a way of catching up with him; suffice it to say that he's not exactly a strong role model. What's more, each episode is laced with bleeped-out curses, and some of it is just plain boring. For dedicated DMX fans only.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about feeling secure and confident. When is it normal to feel sad or depressed, and when is it a problem? Why is it important to work hard while being prepared for moments of failure? Families can also talk about DMX's experiences and history. What's brought him to this point? What choices could he make differently over the course of the show? Do you consider him a role model?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 5.0

    i learned alot about myself by watching the show

    There are things in life that you learn from your own perspective, and once you come to that point where what you've learned takes you to another level. you must now adjust to your new persective or you run the risk of being out of sync with the level you've just arrived on. In better words be prepared for the things that you expect out of life because the odds are in your favor that you will recieve them!!!! JUST A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR THOUGHT PEZEE FROM SOUL OF A MAN..I LOVE MY BROTHER DMX WE'RE DOGZ4LIFE

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