DMX‘s behavior recently has gifted the music press with plenty of headlines, so it makes sense that he’d want the chance to at least explain himself.

Talking to celebrity shrink Dr. Phil, DMX reveals the truth about his drug use (he now only smokes weed and drinks, apparently), his eleven children, his twenty-five arrests and plenty more. Anything DMX is involved with tends to be compelling viewing, and this interview is no different. While he doesn’t throw down any meme-worthy classics, it’s a refreshingly sober chat with one of rap’s most compelling characters.

Take a look below. [via AllHipHop]